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The RLS Logistics sign stands on the construction lot on High Street. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, October 23, 2024. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Construction of new RLS Logistics headquarters begins on High Street

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 23, 2024

Demolition on High Street is underway in preparation for the construction of a new RLS Logistics headquarters. RLS Logistics, a cold chain solutions company, announced its move to Glassboro back in...

Student Center construction continues as the previous deadline of Oct. 15 passes. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center opening date pushed back again to November

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center expansion was scheduled for completion on Oct. 15, but due to unexpected events, the opening and completion of the expansion is intended to be completed by the end of November....

Scabby the Rat outside of Raising Canes construction. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

“They’re upset”: Scabby the Rat makes appearance outside Raising Cane’s construction site

Luke Brown and Jake Clark September 18, 2024

Scabby the Rat first came on to the scene of American union protests in 1989, protesting in Plainfield, Illinois. At the time, the rat was nameless, prompting a “Name the Rat” contest. Two months later,...

When opened, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine will be the first vet school in New Jersey. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine construction breaks ground

Michael Bautista, Contributor September 17, 2024

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine construction out by the Tech Park has broken ground. The new Vet School will be the first of its kind in New Jersey and the second in the country to offer...

The construction has been ongoing since May 2022. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion expected to finish on October 15

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center expansion was scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2024, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening and completion of the expansion will be happening on Oct. 15....

Rowan University’s West Campus construction site for the Rowan School of Veterinary Science. - Contributor / Olivia Angelozzi

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine breaks ground on the West Campus

Sophia Fandino February 27, 2024

Since the last check-in with the new and upcoming Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) in 2023, the program has made great progress in preparing for its first class to be admitted in Fall 2025....

Rowan hosts an open house with hopes of getting the feedback and input of community members from Rowan and Glassboro. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Rowan hosts a Master Plan open house to gather feedback on its expansion

Isaac Linsk and Drew Peltzman January 31, 2024

With Rowan’s centennial school year halfway over, the development of the campus for the next generation of students is on the horizon. Visually speaking, Route 322 already cuts the campus in half with...

Cinder blocks and concrete slabs lay at the feet of the building shell. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Student Center expansion update: A conversation with Rowan’s Director of Planning & Design Alexis Breining

Gianna Malgieri September 13, 2023

On Sept. 15, 2022, The Whit published an article claiming that construction underway at the Chamberlin Student Center planned to be open by the Fall 2023 semester. By the looks of the site today, it...

A rendered image on what the new student center is set to look like after construction is complete. - Photo / Rowan University

Garrett: Rowan construction exposes issues with campus design

Mike Garrett February 9, 2023

Students and faculty are well aware of Rowan’s inconvenient road and parking design, and the recent construction to the student center has only exacerbated the issue. The renovation project cuts off...

Lopez's skateboard lies on the ground. - Staff Writer / Bryant Lopez

Lopez: Bring back bike lanes, fix the pothole problem

Bryant Lopez November 2, 2022

I had my headphones in listening to music as I was skating back to my apartment. I was at Holly Pointe Commons and the walkway was empty, so I decided to move a bit faster. As I gained speed and...

Contruction on the Chamberlain Student Center is expected to be completed in fall 2023. - Staff Writer / Madison Miller

Miller: Student Center Construction Has Slowed Students Down

Madison Miller October 12, 2022

On the first day of classes this year, I woke up early and left my house with 20 minutes to spare so that I could drive my roommate and me to class and get the both of us there on time. Her class was...

A rendering of the upcoming student center expansion, located between the current student center and the Campbell Library. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.- Photo via Rowan University

Rowan Construction Update

Corey Rothauser February 10, 2021

According to Joseph Campbell, the vice president for facilities and operations at Rowan University, the $46.7 million Discovery Hall located between Holly Pointe Commons and Winans Hall will finish construction...

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