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"Rush week can be an exciting time to get to know all the brothers in the fraternities for interested students." -Photo via @rowantep on Instagram

Rowan students search for brotherhood at Meet the Brothers event

Max Matheusch, Contributor January 29, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Rowan University held a Meet the Brothers event to introduce students to fraternities. Meet the Brothers is an event where you meet different fraternity brothers from many different...

Sisters from the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority pose for a photo. Glassboro, NJ. Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. - Contributor / Kati O'Rourke

Rowan students discover sisterhood at Meet the Sisters event

Kati O'Rourke, Contributor January 29, 2025

Sisterhood can be one of the most memorable relationships gained from the sorority chosen by students. The most challenging part for college students deciding to rush is choosing which sorority fits their...

Cocaine graphic. - Graphic / Julia Quennessen

Cocaine on campus: exploring the party drug’s increasing collegiate popularity and normalization

Editor’s Note: This article uses anonymous sources when referring to student experiences with the normalization of cocaine on campus. The Whit has chosen to keep students' identities confidential for...

Carly Del Borrello, Emily Salcedo, and Emma Goggins of Alpha Sigma Tau. - Contributor / Beth Cimaglia

Rushing to Meet the Sisters

Beth Cimaglia January 24, 2024

Every semester, students who want to join Greek Life are faced with the tough decision of deciding which sorority is the best fit for them. One event, hosted by NPC, NPHC, and GCOC Sororities, aims to...

 “The Whit Staff believes by having more themed dances, students will have more opportunities to socialize, exercise, and have fun.” – Photo via Rowan website

Editorial: Let’s dance!

The Whit Staff October 18, 2023

Live music, flamboyant outfits, and great food are all elements that make a great dance. After weeks of schoolwork, students are ready to decompress—either with a good show, book, or even a themed dance. Middle...

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...

Various Greek Life members stand together in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo / Rowan University

Miller: The price you pay to join Greek Life

Madison Miller December 1, 2022

It is no secret that Greek Life is one of the most common and well-known parts of the “college experience” across campuses everywhere. College can be a difficult transition for lots of people, and...

Rowan's Kappa Sigma chapter stands with Zuzanna Lukaszewicz, who won the sweetheart competion. - Photo / Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma raises $6K through Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Elena Laughton November 2, 2022

As breast cancer awareness month came to an end this weekend, Kappa Sigma held its fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. In the weeks leading up to the walk, the fraternity and 5 sororities held...

Members of Lambda Theta Alpha perform choreography. - Photo / Hina Patel

“Meet The Greeks” Brings Recruitment Opportunities for Rowan’s Greek Life

Al Harmon October 12, 2022

There are 41 fraternities and sororities altogether on Rowan's campus, and they are all a part of one of the four Greek Councils. Fraternity and sorority life at Rowan University aims to foster intellectual...

Students view the many clubs lined up along Meditation Walk near Business Hall. - Writer / Nick Butler

Rowan’s Club Fair Invites Students to Find Friends and New Interests

Nick Butler September 12, 2022

It was a gorgeous day on Meditation Walk outside of the Rowan Business Center on Thursday, Sept. 8, for the Fall Club Fair. Clubs, sports teams, and all walks of Greek life came out to not only promote...

An anonymous source details some serious issues with Rowan's Greek life program that made her regret her decision to pledge. - Letters courtesy of Shutterstock user baqarraza390

Opinion: My Unfiltered and Honest Greek Life Experience

Anonymous Rowan Student December 2, 2020

Editor’s Note: This article is being kept anonymous for two reasons. The first is to protect the author from potential retaliation. The second is to protect Rowan students associated with the sorority...

Greek Life Spotlight: Tau Epsilon Phi chartered after three years of colony status

Sarah Camp January 25, 2017

Three years after being founded, Rowan University’s chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi (TEP) "graduated" from their colony status and became an official chapter. On Saturday, TEP’s International Consul, Tim...

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