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The Whit

"And the truth is; everyone is cool in their own way, no matter if you drink or not." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Students need to stop abusing alcohol

Julissa Sierra, Contributor October 2, 2024

It is common knowledge that throughout the country, college students are exposed to underage drinking and take many substances before focusing on their school work. During my high school years and becoming...

"By being aware and proactive, there is always a positivity to jump start someone who is struggling through recovery." - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Michaels: The butterfly effect of stigma surrounding addiction

Sylent Lee Michaels April 10, 2024

Recently, a hot topic of coverage for the Whit has been a discussion of drugs. From cocaine prevalence on campus and explanatory outlooks on fentanyl in America to opinion pieces highlighting the importance...

Vaping graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

A colorful, highly coveted vice: A look into nicotine addiction at Rowan University

Braijon Williams March 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses anonymous sources regarding individuals who have experienced nicotine addiction. The Whit has chosen to keep students' identities confidential for safety reasons. A...

Sophia Fandino on her seventh birthday, taken on 9/11/2010. - Photo via Sophia Fandino

Fandino: When will cocaine stop being glamorized?

Sophia Fandino February 7, 2024

When I first became a freshman here at Rowan, I knew that there were going to be a lot of things I was going to be exposed to. I knew that I would need to keep pepper spray handy, to stick to the buddy...

"This documentary is raw, real, and full of emotion. I highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of if they have a connection to the aforementioned issues." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Demi Lovato Opens up About Traumatic Overdose in New Docu-series “Dancing With the Devil”

Jennifer McGraw March 24, 2021

The first two episodes of Demi Lovato’s new docu-series, “Dancing With the Devil,” were released early this week on YouTube Originals. This series gives an inside look at Lovato’s personal and...

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Murdoch: The lie we tell ourselves

Craig Murdoch November 21, 2017

This is a weekly installment of Craig Murdoch's column series, "Dazed and Crazed." In America especially, but also the rest of the world, we value freedom immensely. Or at least the idea of freedom. The...

To Write Love On Her Arms is a safe space for talking mental illness

Sarah Camp November 16, 2016

One in four adults lives with a diagnosable mental health disorder. A club on campus has become a resource for those individuals. National nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) is working to change...

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