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Members of the Rowan women’s swimming team hold up signs displaying the total amount of funds raised prior to their season-opening meet against the Stevens Institute of Technology. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (Contributor / Melanie Barahona)

Rowan swimming raises nearly $12,000 during first ever Pink Out meet

Savannah Love Chadee, Productions Editor October 13, 2025

Rowan University’s men's and women’s swimming team made history during their season-opening meet on Oct. 11, hosting their very first “Pink Out” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prior...

The team celebrates scoring a point during their match facing DeSales. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (Contributor / Melanie Barahona)

Rowan women’s volleyball plays for more in pair of Pink Day sweeps

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor October 4, 2025

Rowan women's volleyball got a pair of sweeps on Saturday against DeSales University and Brooklyn College at Esby Gymnasium. The Profs defeated both squads 3-0 on volleyball's Pink Day. Pink was the...

Jena Kaul and Vanessa Hutchinson as high school seniors with Deana Jespersen following her team's 2021 NJAC Championship win. (Vanessa Hutchinson)

Deana Jespersen doesn’t have a team in Rowan volleyball – she has a second family

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer October 1, 2025

When Rowan won the 2021 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championship on Nov. 6, 2021, it was an exciting time. The game came down to a win-by-two in the fifth set, with the Profs beating out the...

Expert healthcare panelists sit down to speak at the prevention care expert panel. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Women’s Alliance Network holds panel to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 16, 2024

Three years ago, Queen Stewart was a successful lawyer in Camden County. On Oct. 26, a day before her 36th birthday, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The biggest realization with Stewart...

Breast Cancer Meal Care club poses for a group picture. - Photo via Breast Cancer Meal Care club

Breast Cancer Meal Care provides year-round support for patients

Maryela Gallardo October 18, 2023

The month of October is not just preparing for Halloween and going out to pick pumpkins and apples. For many breast cancer-affected families, this month is known for its representation for all breast...

The Whit Staff proposes faculty at least mention the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and some resources to check out. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Editorial: With a collective effort Rowan can boost breast cancer awareness

The Whit Staff October 4, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a pretty big month: lots of pink, ribbons, events, memorials, and things to do in relation to spreading awareness. But, there is one question that The...

Rowan community member particpate in the university's Relay for Life in 2017. - Former Photos Editor / Amanda Palma

Sampson: College and Cancer, Starting the Conversation

Rachel Sampson October 26, 2022

October is a month known for all things Halloween. Despite the light-heartedness of costumes and candy, October is also meant to bring awareness to something that is completely rooted in reality — breast...

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