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"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

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

College is a transformational period for all who choose to attend. There are numerous opportunities that are available to you, such as opportunities to experience different cultures, achieve personal growth,...

"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

The Whit Staff November 6, 2024

As student journalists who work on our newspaper diligently every week, the 2024 election gave us a unique perspective on not only the candidates and their policies but also how media is constructed and...

"I am a former features editor for The Whit as well as a staff writer" - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Letter to the Editor: Writing to express my outrage at the news of The Whit’s operating budget

Ethan Stoetzer April 24, 2024

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my outrage at the news of The Whit's operating budget being slashed 35 percent by the Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA). As a former Editor-in-Chief...

"I am not a superstitious person, however, the week of April 14- April 20 is cursed, and I can prove it." - Graphic / Yaz  Shaughnessy

Twiford: This week in April is historically cursed

Abigail Twiford April 17, 2024

I am not a superstitious person, however, the week of April 14- April 20 is cursed, and I can prove it.  Historically, several massively horrible events have occurred within this period, and it’s...

A collage of Shockey's friends she has made so far at her time at college. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Dear incoming freshmen, everything is going to be okay

Sarah Shockey April 17, 2024

As an incoming freshman in Rowan’s Martinson Honors College, I met with a group of fellow first-year honors students once a week during the first semester as a part of their mentorship program aimed...

Rowan's Political parties' logos. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Campus Ideologies: Three student parties take on immigration

Rowan Political Groups April 10, 2024

Rowan Progressives Immigration is a major problem facing America today, but not for the reasons right-leaning people will tell you. The United States has a long and problematic history with immigration...

"I remember during my first interview, my hands were shaking, my voice was cracking, and all I could think about was 'What’s my next question going to be?'" - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Fandino: From too nervous to an aspiring journalist

Sophia Fandino April 10, 2024

I have been an anxious person my entire life. I was the youngest of my siblings, which meant by default, I got the best excuse to hide behind my mom in social situations. The excuse of being shy and anxious...

Shohei Ohtani gambling graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Silvanio: A timeline of the Shohei Ohtani gambling situation

James Silvanio April 10, 2024

The figure in sports that everybody least expected is making headlines for the wrong reasons. It is alleged that Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara stole $4.5 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers...

Rowan's Political parties' logos. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Campus Ideologies: Three student parties take on voting & elections

Rowan Political Groups April 3, 2024

Rowan Progressives We live in very turbulent times. As we speak, over a million people are stranded with minimal access to food and water in Gaza, gang violence and starvation have overtaken Haiti,...

Twiford: Sexual Awareness as a survivor

Twiford: Sexual Awareness as a survivor

Abigail Twiford April 3, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I wrote an article last year at this same time speaking on the importance of this particular awareness month.  But if I’m honest, it wasn’t my best...

"When adults would ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I would chirp happily, “a journalist!” They would look at me puzzled..." - Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Having passion for a job that’s misunderstood to be dying, it’s simply changing

Paige Britt April 3, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a journalist. I’ve had a lifelong love of writing, and when I learned what journalism was, something just clicked. The allure of chasing the news and...

Linsk aspires to be a journalist, in the meantime he makes his earnings through his passions of making pizza. - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Linsk: Pizza, paid work, and the price of passion

Isaac Linsk April 3, 2024

Working part-time jobs or taking the odd gig for some money is as commonplace in the college experience as frat parties. However, as any career-seeking college student will discover, the opportunities...

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