Over the course of my life, I have worked relentlessly to try to differentiate myself from my mom. Even when I was younger, I never wanted to be seen as an extension of her; to some degree, I knew that...

Around a year ago, I experienced a sudden, tragic loss in my family. My uncle passed away due to an overdose. He had struggled with addiction for his entire life. But that did not change that he was my...

I didn’t really grow up with a present father in my life, so in retrospect, the only parent I actually had was my mom.  My mom is quite literally Superwoman in my eyes and has been since I was...

Since I first started school, I have always been told the importance of having good grades and doing good in my classes. This meant enrolling in all honors courses, which came with honors-level coursework....

'Tis the season for Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christmas music. Santa Claus, reindeer, and elves can be found displayed throughout homes and retail stores. Twinkling red and green lights are...

My mom’s side of the family has always been built on traditions. Every year since my mom was a little girl, they would spend a week at a beach house in the Outer Banks, a trip that continued as the...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Whit wants to reflect on what the university does to create a family-friendly environment on campus. The campus has a great number of resources for students...

It was like clockwork. When the clock struck midnight and it was officially Nov. 1st, Halloween went out the door and it was like a switch flipped in everyone’s brain around the country that Halloween...

This will be my third year spending Thanksgiving with an apron on, all black, and nothing but Red Bull in my system. Spending Thanksgiving waiting tables has become my own personal tradition of the holiday...

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...

Okay, I’ll say it, I love the new graduation gowns and I love the history they represent.I’m a huge Rowan fan. I transferred here hoping to find a more welcoming and accepting university. That’s...

April 20, 2023 is upon us. My second favorite holiday of the year (right behind Halloween)! A day to celebrate a gift from our Earth that has helped so many. A day to join together with your friends. The...