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"Wars raged on, deaths piled up, and new leaders took power while I turned my head away from the screen." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Fugee: Ignorance will never be bliss

Hayden Fugee, Copy Editor October 8, 2025

In an era where news and current events are blowing up our phones, filling our notifications, and on every corner of social media, some choose to omit it altogether in favor of their mental health. Many...

"With shows as big as Kimmel’s being pulled off the air, what does that say about the safety of smaller university publications?" (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and what it means for student media

Antonette Dietz, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

On Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a right-wing podcast host, was shot and killed by a gunman while speaking at Utah Valley University. This left the media in a frenzy, with many media outlets covering the shooting....

Sudden spike in parking violations causes frustration amongst commuter students

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 8, many students who use the commuter parking lots returned to their vehicles to see parking tickets. This sudden surge in ticketing shocked students, many of whom had to appeal their...

Health and science communication seniors present microplastic research

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

The event “What’s Adrift With Microplastics?” was held at the Business Hall in Room 121 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by a group of students from the health and science communication senior seminar class....

"Misinformation, whether deliberate or unintentional, becomes a powerful weapon." - Courtesy of Adobe Stock

Harmon: The impact of misinformation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Al Harmon November 1, 2023

In an era where information flows like a river, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict serves as a sobering reminder of the severe repercussions of spreading misinformation on the internet, and not knowing...

Rowan's Center for Neurodiversity will form a student council to address the needs and amplify voices of people in the neurodivergent community. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

The Center for Neurodiversity forms student council to increase inclusivity and education on campus

Maryela Gallardo October 4, 2023

A student council recently opened up as a new opportunity for Rowan students interested in supporting the neurodiverse community. Last week, it was announced on the Rowan Announcer that the Center for...

Students compete and socialize during the Venture Valley Collegiate Cup. - Staff writer / Lila Dasi

Venture Valley Collegiate Cup gives students opportunity to win big and have fun

Lila Dasi October 3, 2023

On Sept. 27, the Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) hosted the Venture Valley Collegiate Cup. Rowan students from all majors and disciplines came together to compete against each...

The moderator, Nicholas DiUlio, and  panelists discussed the most important topics surrounding the future of news media literacy. From left to right, Olga Polites, Kenny Burns, Brett Bonfield, Terrence McDonald and Andrea M. Hawkman, Ph.D. - Photo / Gianna Malgieri

“News Media Literacy in an Age of Disinformation:” navigating the media landscape

Abigail Twiford April 19, 2023

The Department of Journalism and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalist put together a panel called “News Media Literacy in an Age of Disinformation” on April 18 in the Welcome Center on...

Marijuana has a long and complicated history in the United States.- Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

A blunt examination of the disjointed history of 4/20

Sylent Lee Michaels April 19, 2023

The sacred holiday of 4/20 is upon us. A day celebrated by those who share the love of the plant known as cannabis, marijuana, ganja, Mary Jane, devils' lettuce or pot.   The history of marijuana...

College of Performing Arts students gather around John H. Martinson, President Ali A. Houshmand, Dean Rick Dammers and Marching Band Director Megan Cooney to celebrate the new marching band. - Photo via Rowan University

“Pride of the Profs” steps in as Rowan’s first marching band

Madison Miller February 1, 2023

Rowan University music students will be elated to know that a new marching band will be coming to campus this fall. Due to Dr. John H. Martinson’s recent donation of $5 million in support of the Honors...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Nick Feldman)

Off-campus homicide on University Boulevard raises concerns about the safety of Glassboro

Madison Miller January 25, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release about a homicide that took place on University Boulevard. The crime did not involve any Rowan University students...

The Whit Minute: 10/13/22

The Whit Minute: 10/13/22

Lee Kotzen October 12, 2022

https://youtu.be/Vu-zwZxiTUM Gianna Malgieri, News Editor for The Whit, takes you behind the scenes to speak with the writers, and dive into their stories that are featured in this weeks issue.

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