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The exterior of Holly Pointe Commons. - Photo via Rowan University

Early morning Holly Pointe fire alarms welcome students to campus

Luke Brown, Contributor September 11, 2024

During welcome week at Rowan University in late August to early September, there were plenty of activities for Rowan’s largest freshman class to participate in. This spanned anywhere from pep rallies,...

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...

There are plenty of times throughout the year that messages are sent out where information regarding an event, such as this most recent student death, is kept to a minimum. - Photo via Rowan Email

Editorial: After death at Holly Pointe, students left with more questions than answers

The Whit Staff September 27, 2023

When an extra edition of the Rowan Daily Mail went out to students announcing the death of one of the university’s students on the afternoon of Sept. 24, students across campus were left with many questions...

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...

A Holly Pointe resident, Molly Cate, shows mold lining the air vent in her dorm.  - Photo / Ryan Costello

Freshmen suspect mold in Holly Pointe Commons is making them sick

Throughout the fall semester, several freshmen living in Rowan University's Holly Pointe dormitory have made complaints regarding mold found throughout their rooms. Rumors have come from various students...

Water pours from the ceiling of Chestnut Hall's laundry room. - Photo / Anonymous Post on Reddit.com

Pipe burst in Chestnut Hall laundry room brings attention to health issues in dorms

Connor Brown November 30, 2022

On Nov. 12, an anonymous video post was made to Rowan University's subreddit showing water pipes that had burst and were soaking the laundry room floors in Chestnut Hall, leaving a stench of feces and...

A picture of Doctorovitz' current housing assignment. - Sports Intern / Michael Doctorovitz

Doctorovitz: Waiting for the Housing Department Waitlist

Michael Doctorovitz October 5, 2022

The end of August or the first week of September – otherwise known as when the housing department here at Rowan told me when the waitlist would open up to move out of my below-average housing assignment.  The...

Two officers stop a stolen vehicle at Rowan's Holly Pointe Commons. - Video via Khari Wilson.

Driver in Felony car Stop Arrested and set to Face a Grand Jury

Madison Miller October 5, 2022

On Sept. 27, Holly Pointe Commons residents watched as four police officers drew guns on a stolen vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and was later taken away in handcuffs. Police have now confirmed...

Holly Pointe Commons. Photo via Rowan University.

Racial Slur Valdalism Update: Suspects Charged

Madison Miller September 21, 2022

Just over a week ago, on Sept. 11, a freshman at Rowan residing in Holly Pointe Commons woke up to find a racial slur written across the decorations on her door. After removing the decorations, that same...

A hoverboard or "self-balance scooter" - Photo via Creative Commons

Hoverboard Fire Injures Resident in Holly Pointe

Corey Rothauser September 16, 2020

Rowan's Emergency Medical Services and the Glassboro Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Holly Pointe Commons on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and transported one person for injuries due to the incident,...

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...

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