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Free, unlimited mental health counseling comes to RU with Uwill

Madison Miller September 13, 2023

Mental health is one of the most important things to a college student, as it has the potential to affect grades, relationships, and one’s emotional well-being. This past July, Rowan along with 44 New...

The lifted mask mandate will apply to preschool through 12th grade, having no direct impact on colleges throughout the state. - Photo via Pixabay.com.

Will the Rowan Community be Required to Wear Masks Following NJ Governor’s Lifted Mask Mandate Announcement?

Jennifer McGraw February 9, 2022

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Feb. 7 that the state-wide mask mandate in schools would be lifted as the state and country works to move towards “normalcy.” Murphy stated that the...

Gov. Phil Murphy at the Governor's Debate at Rowan University. -Photo via Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Election 2021: So, What Exactly Happened?

Nicholas Feldman November 10, 2021

It’s been just over a week since most major news agencies projected Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy as the winner in the race for governor, but still, Republican candidate Jack Ciatteralli has not...

Phil Murphy’s re-election marks him as the first re-elected Democratic Governor of New Jersey since Brendan Byrne was elected initially in 1973 and re-elected in 1977. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Murphy Narrowly Re-elected While Sweeney Falls

Berry Andres November 3, 2021

With the time to vote at an end, officials were prepared to announce the winner of New Jersey’s governor’s race, until they noticed a 0.05% difference between candidates, the closest margin a gubernatorial...

Early voting at Rowan University opens Oct. 23, 2021. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Cast Your Vote With Convenience — Rowan Offers Early Voting Sites

Aedan Rosolia October 20, 2021

*Editor's Note: In the print version, we said that Democrat Phil Murphy was running with Lt.-Gov. Diane Allen, and that Republican Jack Ciattarelli was running with Lt. -Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver. We apologize...

Phil Murphy speaks to reporters following the second New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate at Rowan University on October 12, 2021.

Heated Debate Marked by Abortion, Budget, and Even More Vitriol

Nicholas Feldman October 14, 2021

If you arrived at Wilson Hall on Tuesday night, you may have been mistaken into believing that you had shown up to an Eagles-Giants game rather than a gubernatorial debate. While the night started off...

Rowan Vaccination Center. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Murphy Admin Approves of Vaccine, Mask Mandates for Universities

Nicholas Feldman September 22, 2021

Recently, the role of government in public health has increasingly become one of the country’s most polarizing issues. Nowhere is this debate more evident than in our nation’s schools, where tens...

The potential New Jersey governors are preparing for the election in November. Photo via- pixabay.com

General Election: Murphy, Democrats, Eyeing Big Wins in November

Nicholas Feldman September 15, 2021

Editors Note: In the print version of The Whit, it says that Stephanie Green is the author of this article, however, the author is Nicholas Feldman, as it says online. We apologize for this mistake. With...

Gov. Phil Murphy speaks at Rowan University Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Affordability, The Economy, & Jobs: Governor Phil Murphy discusses the perks & concerns of New Jersey as he visits Rowan University

Alexander Heller October 22, 2019

It was a rainy Tuesday evening as New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited Rowan University to not only discuss the state of New Jersey politics, but also address some of the future plans the state has...

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Editorial: N.J. lawmakers should legalize marijuana

The Whit Staff November 28, 2018

New Jersey lawmakers moved one step closer to legalizing marijuana on the recreational level this week as a bill that would legalize the substance advanced to the state Legislature, now awaiting a vote...

Glassboro municipal positions have all been filed by the Democratic Party. -Photo / pixabay.com

Heller: Who’s who in New Jersey’s close senate and congressional races

Alexander Heller September 12, 2018

In what’s been considered one of the most crucial midterms in recent memory, New Jersey is poised to be a battleground state for some of the most hotly contested races this November. For almost 40 years,...

-Photo courtesy of Phil Murphy for Governor

D’Agostino: Murphy’s “millionaire tax” would hurt the middle class

Santino J. D'Agostino November 14, 2017

After hopping out on stage like Roger Rabbit in mere celebratory fashion, newly-elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy addressed his supporters with seemingly powerful, Obama-like hand gestures and clearly...

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