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Students walk through the REC Center on campus. - Photo via Rowan University

Ayers: Students need to take advantage of Rowan’s free fitness opportunities

Joshua Ayers March 29, 2023

As a college student there are days when I feel overwhelmed by all the things life has in store for me, and I am sure any other student can relate. From deadlines for class work to worrying about future...

Rowan EMT personal pose for Instagram post. - Photo / Rowan University EMS Instagram

NJ colleges required to carry opioid overdose treatment following new bill

Bryant Lopez February 1, 2023

Following new legislature passed last week, colleges and universities across New Jersey are now required to have a supply of naloxone nasal spray on campus for anyone experiencing an opioid overdose. According...

This is one of the vehicles with Wags Wheels decals that delivers Rowan students to various destinations. - Photo / Dillion Wagner

From friendly favor to student tech startup, rideshare service Wags Wheels will launch Rowan-only app

Madison Miller February 1, 2023

Popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft can be useful for college students that may not have a ride home from a party, or from class on a rainy day; but, what if there was a service that existed...

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...

The SHOP Coordinator Becky Foster and student intern Leilanie Hinton sit at The SHOPS' resource table during the Student Hunger on Campus Town Hall Meeting and Resource Fair. - Photo / Editor-in-Chief Berry Andres

One in three Rowan students face food insecurity, survey finds

Berry Andres November 30, 2022

According to the 2022 Student Hunger on Campus Survey (SHOC) distributed by Rowan University’s Affordability Taskforce, more than one in three Rowan students face food insecurity — roughly 38 percent. The...

Arts & Entertainment Editor Luke Garcia shares his thoughts on the importance of reviewing professors. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Garcia: Hold Your Professors Accountable

Luke Garcia April 3, 2022

The internet uses its miraculous powers to make our lives easier in a multitude of ways. When it comes to school, the internet can be your best friend in desperate times of need. From Chegg, to Quizlet,...

This week's editorial takes a deep look in the role of student journalism and how it is valued. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: Is Student Journalism Being Valued?

The Whit Staff February 9, 2022

Here at The Whit, we are dedicated to getting quality news to the students of Rowan University. And as Glassboro’s sole newspaper, we know that the stories we tell have an impact on the people of this...

Features Intern Kariyah Bennett describes the gut-wrenching fear of the "freshman 15." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Bennett: The Struggles of the “Freshman 15”

Kariyah Bennett February 9, 2022

There is a phrase students hear when they begin their first semester of college: the “freshman 15.” It refers to the extra weight students gain through their first year at college. It’s a term...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek shares how implementing healthy habits into her daily routine has made her a happier and healthier version of herself. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: Healthy Habits and Becoming the Best Version of Myself

Elizabeth Jasek February 8, 2022

The transition to college life can be stressful and terrifying. Oftentimes, we forget to take care of ourselves and do the little things that we enjoy. COVID-19 was another transition during college that...

This week's editorial is about growing up and transitioning into life post-graduation. Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: The Reality of Growing up

The Whit Staff January 26, 2022

The spring semester has arrived, and for many students, this will be their last semester here at Rowan University. While this is a celebratory moment in a student’s life, it is also a moment of change.  There...

"The spectacles continue into the script. I’m well aware that the script is primarily an excuse to give us what we all wanted (which we’ll get to), but I still think it’s worthy of criticism." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Swinging into Redemption: Exploring the triumphs & missteps of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Owen O’Brien January 26, 2022

Not only does “Spider-Man: No Way Home” perfectly encapsulate everything great about superhero movies, but it actively makes up for all of the times Marvel and Sony have done wrong by their flagship...

Staff writer Mya Calderon discusses the benefits of having a furry friend while in college. - Photo / Mya Calderon

Calderon: Five Reasons to Get a Pet in College

Mya Calderon October 20, 2021

Growing up, I never really had friends, but we always had a pet in the house. Our one dog, Lucy, was a pitbull and she was my best friend growing up -- as sad as that may sound to some people. I grew...

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