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"This year’s contentious race has led to college students turning against one another, ostracizing and eliminating those who feel differently than they do from their lives." - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay

Editorial: Political unity begins with our generation

The Whit Staff November 13, 2024

The word "division" has been a regular term in many American’s vocabularies when it comes to how we speak about our political landscape, and our relation to one another as citizens of the United States....

"Social media doesn’t make things any better, that’s why I wish people would move away from doom-scrolling on TikTok or Instagram and find sources online." - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Gallardo: The importance of the 2024 election

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor November 13, 2024

When I went out to vote last week, I was nervous and worried about casting my ballot for the 2024 presidential election. As a first-time voter, I made sure to stay up to date on registration deadlines,...

"I quickly found myself mourning for all the little girls out there who were hoping for someone who represented them to take office." - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Britt: Trump’s presidency goes beyond politics

Paige Britt, Features Editor November 12, 2024

Waking up on the morning of Nov. 6, I had one thing on my mind, as I’m sure almost all Americans did. I anxiously checked AP News the night before, refreshing the page every few minutes so I did not...

"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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