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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,...

Students who are worried about safety and/or crime prevention should visit the Rowan website. -Photo via Nick Feldman.

Holly Pointe and Magnolia Hall Incidents

Victoria McGivern April 27, 2022

Over the last week, students at Rowan University have been notified with “Rowan Alert” alerts concerning a recent incident that took place on campus at Holly Pointe and Magnolia Hall.  The...

Labor shortages are complicating the food wait times at Rowan. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rowan University Food Delays Amidst National Job Shortage

Makayla Griffin October 13, 2021

Food delays both on and off-campus are echoing national concerns about supply chain stoppages and the hiring crisis. Rowan students who have night courses ending at 9 p.m. or later are unable to find...

Holly Pointe Commons houses most freshmen on campus. - Photo / Miguel Martinez

Holly Pointe resident tests positive for COVID-19

Tara Lonsdorf March 23, 2020

Two members of the Rowan University community have tested positive for COVID-19, according to two recent emails from the university. While one is an employee for the Cooper School of Osteopathic Medicine...

Holly Pointe Commons officially opens at Rowan University

Holly Pointe Commons officially opens at Rowan University

Justin Decker September 7, 2016

The Holly Pointe Commons officially opened Wednesday after a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Rowan representatives and community members alike. Several speakers, including Rowan President Ali Houshmand,...

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