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"Cleaning is in my culture." (Lorena Ramos / Contributor)

Meet the student Holly Pointe dorm cleaner

Nick DiCicco, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The faculty and staff aren’t the only ones keeping Rowan University clean anymore. Lorena Ramos has extended that task to students, spending her free time cleaning dorms and apartments while making money.  Lorena...

"We appreciate your cooperation in advance with this policy and our shared responsibility to maintain a safe residential community." - (Staff Writer / Sophia Pasparage)

Holly Pointe Commons strengthens security measures

Sophia Pasparage, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

Holly Pointe Commons, the largest first-year residential building on Rowan University’s campus, has begun enforcing stricter overnight entry procedures on the weekends.  Residents in Holly Pointe...

“I like my housing, but if I was going to change it, it would probably be to Mimosa, but it’s just because it’s closer to my teaching building." (Graphics Editor Alexander Cruz)

Freshmen weigh in on their housing assignments

Jamie Georges, Contributor September 24, 2025

The class of 2029 gets a taste of the college scene, and after living on campus for almost a month, they share their thoughts. Like any new student living on campus, freshmen have been experiencing a bigger...

“To meet that need, we converted some rooms in Holly Pointe Commons into triples through our consolidation process. We chose Holly Pointe because those rooms are generally more spacious and have air conditioning, making them better suited for three students than our traditional residence halls." (Sophia Pasparage / Contributor)

Holly Pointe Commons enforces triples in dorms due to high housing demand

Sophia Pasparage, Contributor September 24, 2025

Rowan University has admitted the largest freshman class in its history for the 2025-2026 academic year, welcoming roughly 3,400 students. With this huge enrollment of students, the demand for on-campus...

2024 VMA Awards graphic. - Photo via mtv.com

Boring MTV Video Music Awards made entertaining with the right group of friends

Mattie Mac Kay, Contributor September 18, 2024

The 2024 “MTV Video Music Awards” wasn’t necessarily a night to write home about… unless, of course, you’re megastars, Taylor Swift or Chappell Roan.  I had the pleasure of watching this...

VP of Student Life Kevin Koett explains Extra Rowan Announcer from Sept. 24

Abigail Twiford October 4, 2023

Rowan broke news of the death of a student in the afternoon of Sept. 24 through an Extra Rowan Announcer signed by President Ali Houshmand.  “I am deeply saddened to announce that a resident...

Holly Pointe Commons is being defaced by residents through careless and reckless behaviors. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Lee Michaels

Seratore: Holly Pointe Commons should be treated with respect

Aiden Seratore September 29, 2023

Holly Pointe Commons is the newest Residence Hall to be established at Rowan University. Constructed in 2016, it houses over 1400 students, primarily freshmen, and is one of the shining examples of the...

Dorm students can enjoy free streaming services. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

New streaming service for dorm students

Anthony DeRosa September 27, 2023

Your dorm room just got streaming...for free. In an age where streaming services have become increasingly prevalent, a new addition to thelandscape has emerged on the Rowan campus. Apogee’s Stream2...

SGA E-board members show off their Whit Cenntennial Special Edition. From left: Estaban Price, Garbielle Langevine, Emma Redmond, Jamie Ivan, Brianna Reagan, Riya Bhatt and Hope Campbell. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

First senate meeting discusses clubs, dining, and academic building issues

Gianna Malgieri September 20, 2023

Following the 2022-2023 academic year, the Student Government Association (SGA) is hoping to bring a new and lighter feel to future senate meetings. On a Monday, Sept. 18, SGA held its first senate meeting...

Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

EDITORIAL: Holly Pointe is unsafe — it’s Rowan’s responsibility to fix it

The Whit Staff December 8, 2022

With the space to house over 1400 students and the location of Rowan University’s buffet-style food court, Holly Pointe Commons is the biggest dorm on campus.  This makes the building the most...

Video via Khari Wilson

Glassboro PD Pull Over Stolen Vehicle in Holly Pointe Parking Lot

Gianna Malgieri September 28, 2022

On Sept. 27, Glassboro PD pulled over a reported stolen vehicle at the entrance of the Holly Pointe Commons parking lot. During the incident, two policemen were seen with their guns drawn as the driver...

One of the entrances of Holly Pointe Commons. Staff Writer / Elena Laughton

Holly Pointe Commons: When one Door Closes, Another one Opens

Elena Laughton September 28, 2022

In recent weeks, there has been a recurring issue of non-Rowan students getting into Holly Pointe Commons and disrupting the students who live there. With back-to-back incidents, it may be time to ask,...

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