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"Especially around the holidays, it’s important to host activities that get students out of their dorms or apartments and into a space to socialize." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Townhouse Community Center hosts Spooktacular

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Just off route 322, nestled behind Bozorth and Hawthorn halls, is the Townhouse Community Center. This quaint building is home to a communal space that, on Thursday, Oct. 24, hosted a small Halloween themed...

"When adults would ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I would chirp happily, “a journalist!” They would look at me puzzled..." - Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Having passion for a job that’s misunderstood to be dying, it’s simply changing

Paige Britt April 3, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a journalist. I’ve had a lifelong love of writing, and when I learned what journalism was, something just clicked. The allure of chasing the news and...

Wellness Center staff prepares to walk banner out during Take Back the Night on April 2. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Take Back The Night provides unity and community for sexual abuse survivors

Abigail Twiford April 3, 2024

Despite the dreary and damp conditions outside, dozens of people made their way out for Take Back The Night on Tuesday, April 2. The Wellness Center’s annual event invites people throughout the Rowan...

The Whit Staff believes that Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade

The Whit Staff October 25, 2023

In elementary school, Halloween was exciting. Every Halloween, we packed our costumes into our backpacks, or maybe you wore yours to school, happily awaiting the annual parade. We were given the chance...

Madison with an interviewee for a South Jersey Climate News feature which will be coming soon. - Photo via Madison Miller

Miller: Yes, you can have it all

Madison Miller October 18, 2023

There is a common misconception amongst university students that you cannot “have it all.” In order to have good grades you shouldn’t go to parties, in order to have a social life you won't be able...

 “The Whit Staff believes by having more themed dances, students will have more opportunities to socialize, exercise, and have fun.” – Photo via Rowan website

Editorial: Let’s dance!

The Whit Staff October 18, 2023

Live music, flamboyant outfits, and great food are all elements that make a great dance. After weeks of schoolwork, students are ready to decompress—either with a good show, book, or even a themed dance. Middle...

Brendan Bermingham picks fresh peppers at West Campus that are used for Houshmand's Hazardous Hot Sauce and shared with the community. Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

President Ali Houshmand and student farmers harvest produce from West Campus Farm

Gianna Malgieri October 4, 2023

How does the president of the university have time to tend to so many tasks and still have such a strong hand in the thousands of pounds of produce that are used to feed the community and fuel the hot...

The band Club 27 performs at the Back to the Boro event - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Backing the community with Back to the Boro

Bryant Lopez April 26, 2023

Rowan students and the broader Glassboro community came together on April 23 for the Back to Boro event. This event is Rowan’s largest annual community service event, a way to give back to the community...

"KontrolOne: A Jersey Gaming Community was established in October 2019 to unite gamers locally, and eventually worldwide, to build a community to interact socially with one another." - Photo / KontrolOne on Facebook

KontrolOne provides a community for gamers in New Jersey

Rhiannon Ortiz February 8, 2023

Since the rise of online gaming, the activity of gaming has slowly become more and more of a solo venture. While someone may be playing with friends online, most times they are at their own house communicating...

PRISM hosts its annual Sex Toy Bingo. Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Pfleeger? I hardly know her! : PRISM hosts Sex Toy Bingo

Kariyah Bennett December 7, 2022

No one can last 25 rounds, unless you were at Sex Toy Bingo — which took place Thursday, Dec. 1, from 8 p.m. until midnight. Rowan PRISM hosted the event in Pfleeger Concert Hall at Rowan University....

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Metallica returns with new song “Lux Æterna,” promise of new album and tour

Amber Bertino November 30, 2022

Metal champions, Metallica, released the single “Lux Æterna” on Monday, Nov. 28, as well as announced a new album and world tour. Although rumors had been circulating of an album in the works, this...

Students putt through the Blacklight Mini-Golf Course. - Contributor / Nick Butler

RAH Hosts Golf and Games for Students to Connect

Nick Butler September 21, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 17, the​ ​Chamberlain​ ​Student​ ​Center​ ​and​ ​Campus​ ​Activities (SCCA) hosted their sixth Rowan After Hours event at the Student Center for the year. Golf...

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