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SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting
A voting pin on a students backpack. - Photo via Isaac Linsk
Election Day perspectives of a growing college town
Hoffman holds up an image to the audience. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger
Israeli-American journalist Gil Hoffman speaks about media bias
A live band plays music outside the West Jersey Train Depot. - Photo via @glassborohistoricalsociety on Facebook
The Glassboro Historical Society hosts Civil War Weekend at historic West Jersey Train Depot
Center for Well-being graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
University announces new Center for Well-being
Jack Watson competes in the backstroke. Watson won the 100 and 200 backstroke. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan men’s swimming drops to 1-2 after loss to Salisbury
Laura Jones competes in a race. Jones is in her senior year with the Profs. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan women’s swimming can’t beat NYU, fall to 1-1 on the young season
Khalif Meares rises for a dunk. Meares is just one of the six Profs returning this year. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan men’s basketball gears up for the new season
Lianna SanFelice kicks a corner. SanFelice scored the Profs' lone goal in the loss. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan women’s soccer drops NJAC semi-final in double overtime to Montclair State
The Profs celebrate with the Breakfast Bowl trophy following their win against Montclair State. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan football emerges victorious in the first ever “Breakfast Bowl” against Montclair State
Photo via rowan_wgs on Instagram.
Rowan’s Women’s and Gender Studies program celebrates 50 years at the university
Collection of voting stickers. - Features Editor / Paige Britt
Rowan students consider women’s rights and healthcare when casting their ballots early
Members of REAL at their recent community clean up event. - Photo via rowanenviro on Instagram.
Rowan’s Environmental Action League aims to bring the climate into political conversations
Anthony Figazzotto speaking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich
Pizza with the Pros welcomes Philadelphia Phillies marketing coordinator Anthony Figazzotto
A student from Rowan's Hip Hop Club performs during the Homecoming Harvest Festival at Hollybush Green. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller
RAH hosts the 14th annual Homecoming Harvest Festival
The Rowan’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) hosted an event on Monday April 22nd where students where students got the opportunity to use a flight simulator. – Multimedia Editor / Adam Reim
Rowan AIAA hosts flight simulation event
Rowan Centennial Special Edition
Rowan Centennial Special Edition
Whit Editor in Chief Victoria McGivern throws up piece signs in the Eynon Ballroom. - Staff Photographer / Josh Ayers
Flicks from CCCA 2023 Showcase & Recognition Day
Video art gallery: "SuperCellular" by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips
Video art gallery: “SuperCellular” by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips
Bristol to Burke: Rowan Women's Soccer Commander in Net
Bristol to Burke: Rowan Women’s Soccer Commander in Net
"Dating violence, although it is a relevant issue across campuses nationwide, is often an underreported and closed-mouthed topic." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Fogg: Domestic violence in college dating culture
"Here are some takeaways from The Whit Editorial Staff regarding the recent elections’ news cycles." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Editorial: Student journalists on the election news cycle
"I made the mistake of judging them upon first meeting them, but the truth is, I could not have been more wrong." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Fugee: What having roommates made me appreciate about life
"Trump will now hold the title of being the 47th elected president of the United States whether women, in Trump's own words,  “like it or not”. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Fandino: One step backwards for man
"Little did I know that by December, I would never be more ready to go back home and restart a new chapter in my life." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Thorn: Let’s make transferring colleges an easier process

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Ken Jennings (left) and Melissa Klapper (right). - Photo via Sony Pictures Studio

Rowan professor Melissa Klapper reflects on “Jeopardy!” appearance and success

Drew Peltzman • March 29, 2023

Rowan history professor Melissa Klapper has caught the attention of the university due to her surprise “Jeopardy!” appearance and win streak last week.  With her first win airing last Monday,...

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