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Bowl Life is one of the few restaurants located in the Student Center with diverse food options. - Contributor / Ava Schubert

Schubert: Does Rowan meet diverse dietary needs?

Ava Schubert October 11, 2023

Rowan has a plethora of food options for students to choose from, but does that include students with allergies and restrictions? In today’s world, food allergens are probably the most widely recognized...

"If I could tell my five-year-old self one thing, it would be this: you didn’t go to Harvard but you ultimately achieved something better than an Ivy-league degree, you beat the odds." - Photo via Victoria McGivern

McGivern: Count me out

Victoria McGivern October 11, 2023

Ever since I could remember, I’ve wanted to go to college.  Most five-year-olds dream of otherworldly magic, going to space, or becoming something out of their wildest imagination. Not me, no....

Students will no only be in Bunce Hall for any classes as the university handles the asbestos issue while renovating the 100 year-old building. - Contributor / Jared Mattio

Renovations in Bunce Hall uncover asbestos, leading to closure

Jared Mattio October 10, 2023

Renovations at Bunce Hall have made it necessary to remove asbestos that is located in oldlayers of floor tile. According to Andrew Oakley, assistant vice president of Capital Facilities Construction,...

For many reading is a hobby that gets lost in the midst of school work. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt

Britt: Be careful to not let school keep you from the hobbies you love

Paige Britt October 4, 2023

I love to read. During the summer, I devour book after book. I read for hours on end, finishing books in one sitting and racing to the bookstore for my next read. I feel invigorated, alive, and relaxed...

September is National Service Dog awareness month. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Gainer: Promoting service dog awareness at Rowan University

Allison Gainer September 13, 2023

Service dogs play an essential role in the lives of disabled students at Rowan University, assisting them with various tasks such as navigating campus grounds and managing medical conditions. It is imperative...

The Wellness Center offers a host of resources including individual and group counseling, reporting resources, ER transportation for evidence collection, Famcare and medications for STI and pregnancy prevention. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Rowan navigates college “Red Zone” after sexual assault on campus

Abigail Twiford September 13, 2023

What is Rowan doing to navigate sexual assault during the Red Zone period? Within the first week of the fall semester of 2023, a timely warning from Rowan’s Department of Public Safety was issued...

"2021 to 2023, Rowan University’s tuition has increased by 4%." - Previous Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Editorial: Tuition has risen, what does that mean for Rowan students?

The Whit Staff April 27, 2023

Rowan's tuition has increased once again. What does that mean for the students who are paying for it? Looking at tuition and fees alone, from 2021 to 2023, Rowan University’s tuition has increased...

Students at the commencement of Rowan University graduation 2018. - Former Multimedia Editor/ Miguel Martinez

Pala: Stop asking students what they’re doing after college

Nigel Pala April 12, 2023

Commencement season is upon us, a season that ushers a new generation of students into the unforgiving world of adulthood without training wheels and convenient discounts. Amid the fourth quarter hustle...

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...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and has led those who suffer to speak up. - Photo via Adobe Stock Images

Letter to the Editor: Rowan did not punish the student who spiked my drink

Letter to the Editor April 5, 2023

Dear community, Thank you for talking about drink spiking and sexual assault in the last issue of The Whit. I appreciate that you talked about the problem, instead of continuing the silence. I also...

Jim Lynam (middle) with co-hosts Amy Fadool (left) and Marc Jackson (right). - Photo via Marc Jackson on Twitter

Jim Lynam breaks down his family’s impact on his career in Rowan exclusive

Gianna Malgieri April 5, 2023

Jim Lynam is often referred to as a coach or ex-player, but above all else, he is a proud father. Although many people now know him as a sports analyst in his later career, Lynam has spent 42 years...

An aerial view of a Halloween dage on Rowan's campus in 2016. - Photo / James Bullock

EDITORIAL: Rowan needs preventative education for drink spiking

The Whit Staff March 30, 2023

According to a study conducted by the University of South Carolina, Columbia, roughly 1 in 13 college students have reported having their drink spiked during their time in college.  Drink spiking...

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