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Glassboro Police Department’s efforts is deploying “Party Patrols,” which are groups of officers who patrol every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. - Graphics Editors / Julia Quennessen

Glassboro PD deploys “Party Patrol” after shooting & stabbing over Halloweekend

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

This past Halloween weekend, Glassboro residents and Rowan students were alerted about violent incidents that occurred near campus, with stabbings and gunshots reported.  There was a reported...

"It feels like everyone forgets what holiday is on Nov. 23." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Williams: Halloween straight to Christmas; we’re forgetting to give thanks

Braijon Williams November 8, 2023

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...

The Glassboro based band Snowman Fight performs at the RALT Back to Graveyard outdoor music event. — Staff Writer / Jose Ascencio

RALT and Riley Van Oyen raise spirits with ‘Back to the Graveyard’

Jose Ascencio November 1, 2023

Rowan Alternative Music (RALT) and Riley Van Oyen presented "Back to the Graveyard" on Oct. 28. This Halloween-themed concert brought in an enormous and enthusiastic costume-wearing crowd. This event...

A night filled with spooky sounds and creative scary costumes at The Fun House for their Halloween concert. — Contributor / Jenna Ascolese

Spooky sounds & creative costumes: A Halloween night to remember at The Fun House

Jenna Ascolese November 1, 2023

The Fun House venue in Glassboro held a concert last Thursday. The appreciation for Halloween was more than evident in this room as music lovers showed up with their unique costumes ranging from Wizard...

The Anime Club and The Asian Cultural Association give a presentation on cosplaying and costumes. - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

An evening of costumes and cosplay at Discovery Hall

Brendan Cohen October 31, 2023

With the cold crisp autumn air and the changing leaves, the time draws ever closer to the well-enjoyed holiday of Halloween. Students all across campus have been quickly getting into the Halloween spirit...

"The concept of the werewolf has existed far longer than many have thought." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Harmon: Masculinity & werewolves; unmasking the beast within

Al Harmon October 25, 2023

Gothic literature has long been a treasure trove of dark and brooding creatures that haunt the shadows of our collective imaginations. So the more creative minds among us have taken these occult beings...

The Whit Staff believes that Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade

The Whit Staff October 25, 2023

In elementary school, Halloween was exciting. Every Halloween, we packed our costumes into our backpacks, or maybe you wore yours to school, happily awaiting the annual parade. We were given the chance...

"Honestly, I think I’ve just grown out of it. When I stopped trick-or-treating, I lost any and all reason to care about this holiday." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

O’Brien: Halloween is overrated

Owen O'Brien October 25, 2023

I don’t dislike Halloween. I try to participate when I can– I went to a party last weekend, in a surprisingly expensive Peter Griffin costume. But most years I don’t bother. One year I dressed up...

In the past, witches were feared. Now they are celebrated. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Michaels: Free to be a witch

Sylent Lee Michaels October 25, 2023

Witch hunts, burning, stoning, torment, and fear have surrounded the idea of witchcraft since as far back as the 1300s. In a world where history is common to repeat itself, it comes as a large shock in...

"A puzzling trend that I feel has come out of the horror genre more than any other genre of cinema seems to be the unoriginality of their sequels." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Seratore: Horror movie sequels must know when to take the stab

Aiden Seratore October 25, 2023

Halloween and horror movies are a defining genre in cinema. In fact, they’re pretty much one of the earliest genres in cinema history with Le Manoir du Diable being considered the first horror movie...

"P.S., whatever you do, PLEASE, don’t smash any jack-o-lanterns," - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Mischief Night right in your backyard

We’re all familiar with the category of things that are specific to New Jersey, north or south. Pork roll (Taylor Ham), hoagies, WaWa, and even books dedicated to the strange histories of NJ. Along...

Holly-ween was a night filled dancing, fun costumes and scares. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Holly-ween: A night of music, costumes, and scares at Rowan

Shane Bagot October 25, 2023

On Oct. 19, students in the Touring and Concert Promotion class organized “Holly-ween,” which took place at Prof’s Place inside the Student Center. It was a night filled with music, costumes, food,...

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