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Rowan uses Hollybush Pavilion as its COVID-19 testing headquarters. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan Offers Asymptomatic Testing Before Thanksgiving

Chloe Senatore November 18, 2020

Rowan University's Wellness Center is offering COVID-19 asymptomatic testing to all students and staff during the week before Thanksgiving so that people can hopefully get some peace of mind as they head...

Many students work as servers or in other service industries, even during the pandemic. Vee Concepcion describes her experiences working during these conditions. - Image via Pixabay.

The Experiences of a Student Employee During a Pandemic

Vee Concepcion October 28, 2020

With the myriad expenses that are required for college courses, many college students, including myself, turn to part-time or even full-time jobs to afford an education.  One such job that provides...

The Clemson Tigers home football field. Clemson is one of many football teams playing this season while following COVID-19 guidelines. - Photo / flickr user Ken Lund

Zanolle: Division I College Football has Dropped the Ball with Handling Coronavirus

Alexander Zanolle October 21, 2020

2020 has been a year unlike any other. The coronavirus pandemic has affected every corner of the country, and college football is no exception. For most businesses throughout the country, how they...

Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House coronavirus task force came to Rowan University on Oct. 6 to assess the university's response to the virus. - Photo courtesy of Rowan University

White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx Assesses Rowan’s Response to Virus

Corey Rothauser October 7, 2020

Dr. Deborah Birx, world-renowned global health expert and White House coronavirus task force coordinator visited Rowan University on Oct.6, where she gave high praise to the school's pandemic response...

While COVID-19 forced us into situations in which we couldn't easily connect with other people, it allowed us the opportunity to connect with ourselves. Lonsdorf achieved this by picking up myriad books during her isolation. - Photo via pexels.com

Lonsdorf: Being at Rowan Makes Me Miss My Six Months of Lockdown

Tara Lonsdorf September 30, 2020

My family took COVID-19 seriously. While most members of my household are young and would probably survive the virus, we have rather negative opinions of accidentally killing the infirm by way of negligence....

Coach Richard Wackar Stadium at Rowan University. - File Photo / Jaryd Leady

Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Shares New Training Guidelines for Rowan Athletic Teams

Lloyd Wilson September 30, 2020

COVID-19 has put a pause on everything that we would regularly enjoy in life, including sports — something that helps some escape from their daily routine. However, slowly but surely, sports are coming...

Rowan uses Hollybush Pavilion as its COVID-19 testing headquarters. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

September Briefing and Rowan’s Strategy Looking Forward

Corey Rothauser September 23, 2020

Following a drop in positive COVID-19 test results last week, Rowan continued to update faculty and students regarding the first month of class via a series of online panels. There was much to discuss...

Dean of Students Kevin Koett virtually addresses Glassboro residents' concerns over student partying during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Rowan Officials Address Glassboro Residents’ COVID-19 Concerns in Virtual Community Update

Tara Lonsdorf September 16, 2020

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Glassboro and Rowan officials partnered to answer the questions of Glassboro residents related to the rise of COVID-19 cases in university students. The event occurred virtually...

What this semester has been like as most classes remain online - Photo by pixabay.com

My Experience at an Internship That Shut Down due to the Pandemic

Mohammed Fuad September 16, 2020

At the beginning of the 2020 spring semester, I had an internship with South Jersey Magazine. In addition to writing for The Whit for a good part of the school year, this was something that I added to...

- Photo via pixabay.com

Surviving the Pandemic While Struggling with Mental Health: A Reflection

Lena Cassidy September 16, 2020

The news is on 24 hours a day. COVID-19 briefings are an everyday affair. Listening to the governor spew out new rules and regulations has become the new normal. Fearing the unknown is an already...

Noah Garcia, Sophia Wagner and Zach Myrtetus don their masks around campus. With COVID-19, these new Rowan students take the necessary precautions to stay safe while getting the most out of their college experience. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater; third photo courtesy of Zach Myrtetus

How COVID-19 has Impacted First-Time Rowan Students’ College Experiences

Kalie VanDewater September 9, 2020

Many of us can recall our first semester at Rowan with great joy. We made new friends, experienced the flexibility of a college schedule and learned through the hardships that came with our new-found...

In a world where contracting COVID-19 is a primary concern, meeting new people can cause worry. With dating, the balance between finding a significant other and staying safe is a difficult one. - Multimedia Editor / Alexander Rossen

Dating During a Pandemic

Destiny Hall September 8, 2020

You're hanging out with a group of friends. The person you’ve been head over heels with for months is there. Your mind starts to work in overdrive when you glance over at them. You're suddenly aware...

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