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"With the largest freshman class in history entering the college community this semester, there are more students at increased risk than ever before." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Two timely warnings in first week of classes shed light on Rowan resources

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 10, 2024

As Rowan University begins the academic year with the largest freshman class in history, sexual assault, and consent violations have already been recorded.  Within the first week of college students...

Drink spiking: exploring the crime’s prevalence at off-campus parties

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Drink spiking has been a significant concern for Rowan University students while attending off-campus parties.  Parties are a common place to have a drug or unknown chemical slipped into a drink,...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and has led those who suffer to speak up. - Photo via Adobe Stock Images

Letter to the Editor: Rowan did not punish the student who spiked my drink

Letter to the Editor April 5, 2023

Dear community, Thank you for talking about drink spiking and sexual assault in the last issue of The Whit. I appreciate that you talked about the problem, instead of continuing the silence. I also...

An aerial view of a Halloween dage on Rowan's campus in 2016. - Photo / James Bullock

EDITORIAL: Rowan needs preventative education for drink spiking

The Whit Staff March 29, 2023

According to a study conducted by the University of South Carolina, Columbia, roughly 1 in 13 college students have reported having their drink spiked during their time in college.  Drink spiking...

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