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Emily Erb’s art Exhibit, “Gaia Theory,” Questions the Connection Between Humans and the Earth

Morgan Murnane • October 25, 2022

On Oct. 20 in Westby Hall, Rowan Art Gallery's Center for Art & Social Engagement (CASE) held its opening reception and artist talk for its newest installation “Gaia Theory” by silk painter Emily...

The New York Times Columnists Ross Douthat and Michelle Goldberg Prove Civil Discourse is Still Possible Amid Political Polarization

Jack Trabucco • March 29, 2021

On Friday, March 26, the college of humanities and social sciences hosted an event entitled “Is Civil Discourse Dead? A Conversation Between Ross Douthat and Michelle Goldberg,” in which the...

Editorial: Trump’s lawsuit against the New York Times threatens journalism

The Whit Staff • February 26, 2020

Donald Trump’s lifetime in the limelight has been marked by his consistent threats to litigate against critics, business partners and even small business owners who dare to infringe on his famous “you’re...

Grilli: New York Times’ piece on Tony Hovater

Louis Grilli • November 29, 2017

New York Times reporter Richard Fausset, traveled to Ohio this fall to interview a white nationalist. The resulting piece, “A Voice of Hate in America’s Heartland,” drew an enormous amount of criticism...

Editorial: Media’s coverage of shootings might not always be moral

The Whit Staff • October 11, 2017

Don't pander to the media. In the early morning of Oct. 2, Americans awoke to the news that there was a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada the night prior. News outlets immediately reported the story...

Editorial: Journalism more important now than ever

The Whit Staff • January 25, 2017

It goes without saying that at The Whit we value the role journalism and recognize its importance. It is because we recognize these things, that as a staff, we are discouraged and worried by the president's...