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"I’ve personally heard that during the Halloween weekend at Rowan, there are so many kids roaming around and that many would party throughout the whole weekend until Saturday night." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Be less scary and more sustainable this Halloween

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

It’s spooky season where people can dress up as silly, or as scary as they want. Halloween is a majorly celebrated holiday, statistics show that over 73.1 million people in the U.S. celebrate it. Almost...

"With schools like Rowan taking stances on AI, this reaction begs the question: is AI a tool that helps us become better students? Or is it hindering us?" - Photo via Pixabay

Schweiger: Is AI making us dumb?

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor September 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, now commonly known as AI, is here to stay. As students, this new world doesn't seem so hard to navigate — it can make school easier for us by organizing our lives and thoughts,...

"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...

"It can take someone 5, 6, or even 10 years to jump the hurdle of getting a degree. Understanding that it is not about how you start, but how you finish." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

The challenges of non-traditional college students

Erik Gil April 24, 2024

It is no surprise that every student has a different set of challenges when navigating through college. Usually, when you're 18, you enter college, work a part-time job, and maintain your academics, which...

A communicative habit shared by many professors could be taken the wrong way by students. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Michaels: Watch your words, college students are not kids

Sylent Lee Michaels September 20, 2023

I am a 21-year-old college student, and this is my official plea to anyone who will hear me: be cautious of how you address young adults.  Since the semester has started I have noticed a trend...

A person consuming marijuana through smoke inhalation. Photo via Wikipedia Creative Commons

Harmon: Unveiling the negative effects of smoking weed

Al Harmon April 19, 2023

The topic of marijuana is a contentious one, with opinions on its use varying widely. As a 21 year old who has never smoked weed, I have observed its effects on those around me. Many of my friends and...

Running with Einstein's infographic. - Photo via Running with Einstein

Running with Einstein tutoring club connects Glassboro High and Rowan

Madison Miller April 12, 2023

Rowan’s new club, Running with Einstein, is seeking to inspire and bridge the gap between Glassboro High School students and Rowan University.  Despite being across the street from Rowan’s...

Rowan women’s volleyball stands united before game. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Freedom of Speech in Rowan Athletics

Connor Brown November 30, 2022

College student-athletes represent more than just themselves during their time at school and, at times, can be limited to what they say if it doesn’t align with the policies set forth by the respective...

This week's editorial discusses why internships need to be paid. - Pixabay.com

Editorial: Should Internships be Paid?

The Whit Staff March 23, 2022

As college students, we juggle a lot of responsibilities. Classes, work and a personal life all while trying to mature into young adults in this ever changing world.  On top of that, students...

The Healthy Campus Initiatives is a part of Rowan's Wellness Center. - File Photo / Amanda Palma

Rowan University Hosts Fourth Annual First-Generation Symposium

Christine Harkinson February 17, 2021

Rowan University’s fourth annual First-Generation Symposium, held virtually on February 11,  highlighted specific challenges that first- and continuing-generation students have faced amid the COVID-19...

Lena Cassidy shares her thoughts on life in your twenties during a pandemic - Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com.

Life in our Twenties: Are We Where We Thought We Would Be by Now?

Lena Cassidy February 2, 2021

What is the life of a twenty-year-old supposed to look like? What are the expectations for us as we enter into what are supposed to be the most selfish years of our lives? Did we expect to be developing...

With midterm exams going on, it's important to have study habits that can pave the way to a passing grade on the exams. - Image via pixabay.com

Our “New Normal” as College Students Still Comes with Challenges and Uncertainty

Christine Harkinson September 23, 2020

For college students everywhere, March 2020 is a month that will never be forgotten. As we were all adapting to the spring semester and finally getting into the swing of things, suddenly everything we...

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