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"Here are some takeaways from The Whit Editorial Staff regarding the recent elections’ news cycles." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Editorial: Student journalists on the election news cycle

The Whit Staff November 6, 2024

As student journalists who work on our newspaper diligently every week, the 2024 election gave us a unique perspective on not only the candidates and their policies but also how media is constructed and...

A voting pin on a students backpack. - Photo via Isaac Linsk

Election Day perspectives of a growing college town

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Americans took to the polls on Nov. 5, casting their votes for local matters, state officials and senators, and the highly anticipated decision of who to elect as the next President of the United States....

Collection of voting stickers. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Rowan students consider women’s rights and healthcare when casting their ballots early

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor November 6, 2024

While Rowan students have been busy this past week with homecoming and midterms, Election Day has been crawling up for registered student voters.  Since in-person early voting began in the state of...

"However, as the conversations of voting, and more specifically who to vote for progress, there can be a lot of miseducation on what the people’s First Amendment rights are." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Talking Politics webinar teaches students about the First Amendment

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 25, 2024

As the country continues to head closer to election night, universities across the nation are taking the opportunity to educate students on expressing their First Amendment rights. For some students enrolled...

"So while it can feel most convenient to stay loyal to whatever resonates with you on your Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or Reddit feed, it’s vital to do your research on your candidates." - Photo via Pixabay

Editorial: Escape your echo chamber this election season

The Whit Staff September 18, 2024

As we swiftly enter this election season, students’ social media algorithms are flooded with political echo chamber noise now more than ever before. And given the state of this election, there is much...

"Politicians are spending more time, money and energy on issues that older Americans are concerned with simply because they vote more." - Photo via Pexels

Clark: You should care about politics

Jake Clark, Contributor September 9, 2024

As the election draws closer, political content can be seen almost everywhere. From social media, streaming platforms, billboards, the radio, and on your TV, advertisements are showing support for certain...

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