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A slide from Dr. Baylis's prensentation about sustainable mortuary practices. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford.

Guest speaker on Green(ing) Death

Abigail Twiford April 17, 2024

No matter when or why, the blunt and hard truth of the world is that everyone will die. It’s a fact that most people don’t like talking about, or even thinking about if they can help it. It’s...

One of the few pictures Twiford has with her dad. Taken in 2006 on a disposable camera. - Photo via Abigail Twiford

Twiford: Grief resurfaces as anniversaries near

Abigail Twiford November 1, 2023

My dad died on Nov. 4, 2006, meaning that the anniversary of his passing is coming up.  When I think back on it, I don’t remember that day. I do remember my dad though, giving me a Squidward plushie...

VP of Student Life Kevin Koett explains Extra Rowan Announcer from Sept. 24

Abigail Twiford October 4, 2023

Rowan broke news of the death of a student in the afternoon of Sept. 24 through an Extra Rowan Announcer signed by President Ali Houshmand.  “I am deeply saddened to announce that a resident...

There are plenty of times throughout the year that messages are sent out where information regarding an event, such as this most recent student death, is kept to a minimum. - Photo via Rowan Email

Editorial: After death at Holly Pointe, students left with more questions than answers

The Whit Staff September 27, 2023

When an extra edition of the Rowan Daily Mail went out to students announcing the death of one of the university’s students on the afternoon of Sept. 24, students across campus were left with many questions...

There is a drop-off location for supplies, clothing and other items for victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria located in the SJICR office on the second floor of Hawthorn Hall. - Photo / Flickr

Rowan students express the Turkey-Syria earthquake’s impact on their families

Connor Brown February 22, 2023

On Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the border of Turkey and Syria and was followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake hours later, along with hundreds of aftershocks that have decimated the region.  More...

This is the fifth suicide the Rowan community has faced in four years. - Photo / Amanda Palma

EDITORIAL: A student died — and Rowan said nothing

The Whit Staff January 26, 2023

According to the University of Connecticut, nearly 1,100 suicides will occur on college campuses across the United States in a given year. Unfortunately, Rowan University is not exempt from this staggering...

Legendary TV personality Alex Trebek dies at age 80. Trebek was the host of “Jeopardy!” for 37 seasons. - Photo via tvline.com

McGraw: Remembering the Legacy of Alex Trebek

Jennifer McGraw November 18, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of the quiz competition show “Jeopardy!” died on Nov. 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  His spirit and legacy, however, live on, as he was an inspiration...

Eddie Van Halen performs in 1980. Van Halen was the lead guitarist of the wildly popular rock band Van Halen. - Photo via abcnews.go.com

Rock Legend Eddie Van Halen Dies of Cancer at 65

Mary Millar October 12, 2020

The music scene has lost a true legend. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, Eddie Van Halen lost his five-year battle with throat cancer at age 65. Originally diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2000 (which led...

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

Rowan alumnus has died

Mackenzie Fitchett April 25, 2018

Eric Boldizar, a 2017 radio, television and film (RTF) graduate from Mantua, N.J., died on Saturday, April 21. While at Rowan, Boldizar premiered a documentary called “What’s Up Doc-umentary,” which...

First-year Rowan student, Zachary Lang, passes away

Gianna Hill March 7, 2016

This story was updated at 4:31 p.m. on March 8/Additional reporting by Rhiannon Bulaga First-year music industry major Zachary Lang passed away on Thursday, according to an email sent to students Monday,...

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