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The Dodie Invasion – Concert Review

Christian A. Browne October 9, 2019

It was a night full of rainbow flags and long waiting lines to get in the doors of the sold out show for Dodie Clark fans as she took the stage at Philadelphia's Theatre of the Living Arts Thursday, Sept....

The Puddin Palace was founded by Miranda Jordan and Lagracia Givins. - Photo courtesy of Jordan and Givins

The Puddin Palace offers specialty puddings in the South Jersey area

Dyone Payne September 16, 2019

When you hear the words "pudding" and "palace" in the same sentence, what do you think? Do you think of a restaurant that serves only pudding? Or how about a palace made of pudding? Meet Miranda Jordan...

Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Magazine

Pulitzer Prize winner Wendy Ruderman offers insights to Publishing Industry class

Alexander Heller April 24, 2019

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Wendy Ruderman spoke to journalism professor Christina Lynn’s Publishing Industry class last Wednesday afternoon. The discussion centered around Ruderman's wide-ranging...

Nick Bunker gives a lecture on Ben Franklin in the Student Center, in one of the many ways that Rowan gives students a chance to expand their knowledge. - A&E Editor / Gregg Johnson

Pulitzer Prize finalist Nick Bunker talks new book, “Young Benjamin Franklin”

Tara Lonsdorf January 30, 2019

"What can I possibly say that you haven't heard before?" This is the question that author and historian Nick Bunker has for the people of the greater Philadelphia area. The subject of his latest research...

Rowan students and Glassboro residents volunteer and participate in the Philabundance on Friday in parking lot D. Staff Writer/Alexander Heller

Philabundance comes to Rowan

Alexander Heller October 31, 2018

Rowan students and Glassboro residents braved the bitter cold Friday, as Philabundance began its first official day to provide fresh produce for those in need. The event was met with a lot of people,...

(From left to right) Zakary Iannitelli, John Dominy,
Michael Youngkin,
and Alex "Big Boy" Dominy. -Photo Courtesy of Dominy's Facebook Page

Look out Philly, this Rowan alumni band is rising up

Justin Decker February 21, 2018

Not every band in Philadelphia makes it big straight out the gate, but to the members of the band Dominy that doesn't seem to be a problem. The group consisting of lead singer John Dominy, 28, his younger...

The main hall of the Villian Arts Tattoo Convention in Philadelphia. - Staff Photo/ Chris Bludell

Rowan students ink-up at annual Villain Arts Tattoo Covention

Christopher Blundell February 14, 2018

Everyone has a different reason why they have a tattoo inked on their body forever (unless perhaps they undergo a painful removal), as evidenced Saturday night at the Villain Arts Convention. Three women...

As the parade ended, the crowd made its way back down the Ben Franklin Parkway. -Photo courtesy of Jake Collins

Don’t believe the hype, Philly is still the “City of Brotherly Love” during Eagles parade

Breanna Ruiz February 13, 2018

PATCO tickets sold out in hours, SEPTA rail passes were being resold on Craigslist, Philly schools were closing and pretty much everyone was calling out of work. Some say it was pandemonium, but in reality...

Eagles fans celebrate in the streets of Philadelphia after the team won their first Super Bowl, defeating the Patriots 41-33. -Photo courtesy of Jamie Schneidereith, student at Drexel University

Devine: Soak it in, Philadelphia fans. The Eagles are Super Bowl Champions

Chris Devine February 6, 2018

It’s going to feel so good to write this next sentence. The Philadelphia Eagles are World Champions. I never thought I would see it. I never thought I would say it. To say that Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018...

-Photo by Flickr user Kevin Burkett

Editorial: Regarding those Eagles…

The Whit Staff January 31, 2018

Things have been strange ever since the Philadelphia Eagles won on Jan. 21. The Eagles’ participation in the Super Bowl is nearly once in a lifetime. So it's once in a lifetime that everyone in Philadelphia...

Philadelphia Police coated the city's street lamps and stop lights in Crisco when the Eagles defeated the Minnasota Vikings  to prevent fans from climbing poles. Rowan Public Safety Officers said the will not be doing such a thing.-Photo courtesy of Flickr user Henk Sijgers

Find out how Rowan is preparing for campus reaction to Eagles Super Bowl

Chris Devine January 30, 2018

For those of you who have been disconnected from the world for the past week, here’s what you missed… The Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday...

Tyler Steinbronn plays "Reasons Unknown" at the Killers concert in Philadelphia on Jan. 13. -Photo courtesy of Tyler Steinbronn

Here’s what one Rowan student had to say after performing ‘For Reasons Unknown’ at Killers concert in Philadelphia

Grace Clevenger January 24, 2018

As a kid, did you ever have that recurring fantasy/dream of playing on stage with your favorite band? Well, that dream became a reality for senior music industry major Tyler Steinbronn. “You come into...

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