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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...

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Billy Strings honors family tradition with “Me/And/Dad”

Amber Bertino November 30, 2022

It's easy to dwell on differences between generations. The division between the young and old is obvious, and often the catalyst for the swing of the cultural pendulum. Herein lies the value of commonalities...

Edelman Planetarium offers a variety of shows. - Photo via Rowan University

Edelman Planetarium Presents Halloween Laser Show

Nick Butler October 12, 2022

On Oct. 7 at the Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, the sold-out, first Halloween laser show of the season was set to go. When walking into the Edelman Planetarium, one would expect to see primarily Rowan...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses her thoughts as to why everyone should watch the Netflix series Bridgerton. -  Photo / Liam Daniel / Netflix

Jasek: Why “Bridgerton” has my Full Attention

Elizabeth Jasek April 5, 2022

Dearest kind reader, if any author shall divulge in the newest season of Bridgerton… it is I.  I have always been invested in the “Bridgerton” series, but I am completely and utterly obsessed...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses the role that family dynamics plays in individual's lives. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: Let’s Discuss Family Dynamics

Elizabeth Jasek March 23, 2022

Let’s discuss a taboo topic - family dynamics and relationships. All families experience their own form of turmoil and drama. The severity of those issues differs for each family depending on their...

This week, Elizabeth Jasek discusses her hope for this Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, following widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: COVID-19 is Not Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner

Elizabeth Jasek November 10, 2021

The table was set for seven. Although it typically held 15 place settings, only four of us were eating Thanksgiving dinner last year together. The food was still delicious and filling, but the holiday...

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, this editorial discusses growing up with Latinx and American culture and embracing both of those identities. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: I Used to Think I was not Hispanic Enough to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month — I was Wrong

The Whit Staff October 13, 2021

I used to think I was not Hispanic enough to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Feeling different seemed to be a common theme in my life -- even within my family. All my ancestors came to the United...

Elizabeth Jasek alongside her mom and dad. This week, senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses homesickness while away at college. - Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Jasek

Jasek: I Wish I Could Take my Parents to College

Elizabeth Jasek October 12, 2021

A lesson that is not mentioned in college textbooks is how much you still need your parents while away at school. I didn’t realize this until a couple of months into my freshman year. I adjusted so...

Spring break is a great time to have fun and relax without having to worry about school. There are many ways to enjoy the week off without breaking the bank. - Photo courtesy of ameriforce.net

What to do on spring break without breaking the bank

Mohammed Fuad March 8, 2020

Spring break is a great time to have fun, enjoy a week off from school and spend time with family and friends. It’s a sign that spring is almost here and that nice weather is almost upon us. A lot of...

Adelaide Achterberg takes a picture with distant relative, Bjørg, and her Nana. Achterberg and her grandmother looked for family in Norway before her study abroad program in Greece began and came across Bjørg and several others. - Staff Writer / Adelaide Achterberg

Lost and found: Searching for family in Norway

Adelaide Achterberg October 23, 2019

On the first day of classes at Rowan, I left to study abroad in Greece. As someone who always hated winter, and hides under blankets complaining of stiff joints when the thermostat is set below 70, I...

Students often try to make friends during the start of freshman year. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

College freshmen: Adjusting to a new life

Lea Hornback September 15, 2019

Boxes, SUVs and attentive security guards: driving onto campus on move-in day was a combination of confusion and chaos, yet I couldn’t help but feel liberated. Hundreds of my new neighbors shuffled...

Multi-generational Whit staff members pose for a Christmas party portrait. -Courtesy of Sydney Kerelo's Facebook page

Editorial: Goodbye from the 2018-19 Whit staff

The Whit Staff April 24, 2019

It's been a ride for all of us at The Whit. This year saw some ups, downs, side-to-sides, horizontals, diagonals, etc. Dizziness aside, our staff of ten grew individually and as a unit. We had...

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