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Sylent Lee Michaels photographed with her cousin Morgan Lee Sheerin, as they both share a middle name. - Copy Editor / Sylent Lee Michaels

Michaels: What’s in a name?

Sylent Lee Michaels December 7, 2022

I want to share a story, a story about a name. It is my name in fact, and I want to share it with you to prove a point. The point that names tell a story and why it is a beautiful thing to be able to...

Glassboro's town Christmas tree brightened up Rowan Boulevard's town square. - Staff Writer / Rachel Sampson

“Boro in Lights” Christmas tree lighting kicks off Glassboro’s holiday celebration

Rachel Sampson December 6, 2022

Glassboro kicked off its holiday festivities with the annual "Boro in Lights" Christmas tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 2. The Kingsway Church sponsored the event which spanned from Rowan Boulevard to the...

Logo for Diehlman at Halftime column. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Diehlman at Halftime: An NBA column

Larry Diehlman December 1, 2022

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! Somehow, Christmas is already around the corner. With the NFL hogging the Thanksgiving games every year, the NBA loves to hog the Christmas slate. But, we’ll...

The end is finally here. This editorial reflects on the past semester and the hopes we have for the next. - Photo via Pixabay.

Editorial: The end of the Semester is Here

The Whit Staff December 8, 2021

Congratulations, we’ve made it. Our first somewhat normal semester since the pandemic is in the books. And if you’re like many of us at The Whit staff, the start of winter break could not come...

Tim Allen stars in the 1994 holiday film, "The Santa Clause." / Photo via gq.com

Six Holiday Hits Available for Streaming

Chelsea Valcourt December 8, 2021

The weather outside may be frightful, but the holiday movies are delightful. Take time to de-stress from finals, slip into the Christmas spirit and sip on some hot chocolate while enjoying these festive...

The 2018 Catholic Campus Ministry Advent wreath lighting recognized and celebrated the Catholic season of Advent. During this time, Catholics celebrate and ready for what they believe will be the coming of the Messiah. - Staff Writer / Christa Ouellette

Quellete: The Season of Advent Recognizes a Catholic’s Preparation for Christmas

Christa Ouellette November 18, 2020

Every year, many families anticipate the coming of Christmas with Advent calendars filled with chocolates or small presents and decorating their houses with stringed lights. American-Catholic families...

Every year, Glassboro Town Square has a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Our editorial explores what this public display of Christmas cheer - along with others - means for those who choose not to celebrate the holiday. - File Photo / Jaryd Leady

Editorial: Christmas Isn’t for Everyone, and That Should be OK

The Whit Staff November 11, 2020

As soon as Halloween has ended, it seems that our culture’s need for constant seasonal celebration has ushered in a new beast: Christmas. Retail chains have begun not only selling Christmas-related...

"A Christmas Prince" is one of many movies that has a holiday flare. There's something about these movies that draws in viewers, no matter how unrealistic they might seem. - Photo courtesy of Netflix

The weird allure of Hallmark movies rises to a fever pitch in December

Destiny Hall December 4, 2019

Sometimes as I walk hand-in-hand through the snow, I reflect on how happy I am. In a matter of days, I completely changed my life around. I left my big city job, broke up with my ex-boyfriend and started...

Rowan University hosts the annual "Boro in Lights" with many attractions in Glassboro, on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 -Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

Boro in Lights brings the Rowan and Glassboro communities together to celebrate Christmas cheer

Sydney Kerelo December 11, 2018

The Rowan University and Glassboro communities were brought together yet again in a fun filled holiday celebration. The Boro in Lights is an annual holiday celebration held on the new expansion of Rowan...

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Christmas decorating is in full swing

Sydney Kerelo November 28, 2018

As soon as Thanksgiving ended, the Christmas cheer came in full force: trees are being sold outside of grocery stores, Christmas music is being played 24/7 on local radio stations and the town decorations...

Photo courtesy of PIxabay.com

Christmas shopping on a budget

Sydney Kerelo November 26, 2018

Thanksgiving has come to an end and now it's time to start thinking about Christmas. With decorations being pulled out of their storage containers and the holiday joy spreading around, there may be some...

Editorial: Give this holiday season. -Photo from pixabay.com

Editorial: Give. Some are less fortunate this holiday season

The Whit Staff December 6, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. According to some, that’s what the holidays in December mean to them: a time to spend with family and friends. To celebrate the good. To reconcile the bad...

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