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Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple pictures and videos on an Instagram account of the firearm with an extended magazine, according to court documents." - Graphic Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Firearm arrest in 230 Victoria raises questions of campus residential safety

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford October 23, 2024

Authorities have arrested a Rowan University student after social media posts led them to find a handgun in his campus apartment. Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple...

"The discovery of a firearm on school grounds has given us the opportunity to reopen a dialogue where we question if the school is implementing enough security measures to maintain the safety of their students." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Fogg: The gun incident at 230 Victoria could have been avoided

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

The safety of students has long been a concern across campuses nationwide, and Rowan has been no exception. In light of recent events, the practices and protocols of Rowan and their campus security have...

"It is the belief of The Whit Staff that this incident should have been reported to the Rowan students and faculty immediately via Rowan Alert, and Rowan Announcer." - Editor in Chief / Madison Miller

Editorial: Rowan University needs to address its gun safety problem, before it’s too late

The Whit Staff October 9, 2024

When Rowan students research what to pack for their dorm or apartment, mattress toppers, cheap shoes to wear to fraternity parties, and the best under-bed storage containers are often what comes to mind....

The timely warning system notifies students of crime on and around campus. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Stabbing on Mick Drive and Victoria Street elicits concerns from Rowan students

Sarah Shockey & Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Early in the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, a timely warning was sent out to members of the Rowan community detailing a violent incident that occurred a few hours prior to the message being sent out. According...

This part of the A4 project was near where the accident occured. (Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo)

Recent building openings part of larger university expansion

Matt Kass September 12, 2017

As students returned to campus last week, many of them were greeted with a new sight: brand new completed construction just past the university bookstore. As part of the new development on Rowan Boulevard,...

Bill VanDyker, hits the heavy bag on the Fitness Centers Queenax rack.
-Staff Photo/Justin Decker

Here’s what to expect from Rowan’s new fitness center

Justin Decker September 12, 2017

With the new school year beginning, there are always students resolving to get fit. According to junior engineering major Jeffrey Lagerman, the road to a healthier body is literally shorter this semester...

On-campus housing leasing more Rowan juniors and seniors than previous years

Justin Decker February 21, 2017

With the ever-growing community of students enrolling at Rowan University, options for housing have been expanding to accommodate the amount of undergraduates opting to live on-campus. According to data...

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