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Sylent Lee Michaels with her mom Lois Ann Michaels as a young child. - Copy Editor / Sylent Lee  Michaels

Michaels: How to avoid a blue Christmas

Sylent Lee Michaels December 7, 2022

Thanksgiving is over which means the holidays are in full swing. This time of year is supposed to be the happiest time for friends and families as we gather together to spread joy and love to one another....

The end is finally here. This editorial reflects on the past semester and the hopes we have for the next. - Photo via Pixabay.

Editorial: The end of the Semester is Here

The Whit Staff December 8, 2021

Congratulations, we’ve made it. Our first somewhat normal semester since the pandemic is in the books. And if you’re like many of us at The Whit staff, the start of winter break could not come...

Students from the Jewish community gather outside the student center to light the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. - File photo / Alex Heller

Rowan students gather to celebrate Hanukkah

Alexander Heller December 12, 2018

Hope, peace and love. Those were the points that Rabbi Hersh Loschak focused on as all three Jewish clubs at Rowan University braved a bitter cold night to celebrate the eight day festival of lights,...

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Kerelo: Celebrating Chanukah, the festival of lights

Sydney Kerelo December 4, 2018

December brings many different family traditions, religious aspects and the gathering of families and friends to celebrate with each other. Chanukah, which started on Dec. 2 and will last until Dec. 10,...

Rabbi Hersh Loschak led the lighting by reciting Hebrew blessings. -Anthony Medina/Staff Photographer

Campus celebrates Hanukkah with menorah lighting

Justin Decker December 9, 2015

A large menorah was lit outside on the Chamberlain Student Center patio on Tuesday to commemorate the third night of Hanukkah. Richard Jones, Dean of Students, was on hand to commence the celebration...

Photo courtesy of Brandon Anderson via Flickr

Swastikas found on doors at Chestnut Hall, police investigating

Gianna Hill December 8, 2015

Swastikas and other anti-Semitic markings were carved into several doors of Chestnut Hall during the weekend, the University announced in an email on Sunday. Vice President of University Relations, Joe...

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