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"Changing majors, or not knowing exactly what you want to do, even up to the cap and gown ceremony, is okay." - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Schweiger: College isn’t a linear path, and that’s okay

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 9, 2025

There’s only one month left until the semester’s over, and that’s the most welcome yet terrifying news I’ve had all year. Many a time have Whit writers thought about graduating and what that...

"While you may or may not recognize it, physical newsrooms still play a vital role in crafting the news you rely on." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: Physical newsrooms still matter

The Whit Staff April 9, 2025

As journalism students, we learn through our curriculum that before digital news, the average person would gather their news from traditional media like physical print newspapers, radio stations, television,...

"That doesn’t change the fact, however, that “brain rot” is very real and lives in many of us, including college students who spend so much of their time on social media." - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Otto: “Brain rot” culture is getting out of hand

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

“Aura” to the left of me, “fanum tax” to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with “rizz.” Yes, that’s how I started this article. And if you understand what any of those phrases...

"A sandwich and a drink are not a reasonable meal for anyone, nor is it balanced. And yet, this is often what I’m stuck eating during the day." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Miller: How campus dining keeps us hungry

Lily Miller, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

I’ve had a lot of late nights recently, thanks to a rehearsal schedule along with club obligations. By the time I’m out and ready for dinner, all the campus options are closed–and I’m starving. The...

"But in order to ever truly achieve success in university and outside of it, it takes a village to pull it off. And villages don’t just find you, you need to create them yourself. " - Editor-in-Chief / Madison Miller

Miller: It takes a village

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

As I got ready to throw yet another three-day, wild celebration for my twenty second birthday, I was stuck with three emotions, in this order: intense excitement, utter panic, and finally–gratitude.  My...

Students walk through campus for the Rowan YDSA march. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 3, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Students rally for more involvement in university decisions

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Editor's Note: The original article that was published on April 9, 2024 has been updated and corrected for accuracy. The original piece attributed the quote: “When students are silenced, when journalists...

NJ gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea speaks at Rowan University. Glassboro, NJ. Monday, April 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

GOP candidate for governor Bill Spadea addresses university crowd

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Republican candidate for governor Bill Spadea spoke to a crowd on April 7 as he pitched a reform agenda that centered on school choice, cutting government spending, and reining in housing mandates.  The...

Lavett Ballard explains the significance of her art during its exhibit at the Rowan Art Gallery. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 3, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

RU’s Art Gallery and Museum holds artist talk with Lavett Ballard

Savannah Love Chadee, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On April 3, Rowan’s Art Gallery held a reception for “The People Who Could Fly,” an exhibition by Lavett Ballard, a mixed-media artist, art historian, and author. Ballard’s artwork particularly...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

SGA signs open letter in support of student activists

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its fifth meeting of the semester on April 7, where they signed their name to a document created by students advocating for free speech. SGA President Zackary...

Senior history major Emily Schmidt (left) presents her research to Dean Nawal Ammar (middle) and Center Director Jessica Mack. - Photo via Rowan Today

New Center for Digital Humanities Research opens its doors

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) has been working for the past two years to make the new Center for Digital Humanities Research. The center is aimed at using digital technology to better...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses the current state of the university

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

University Senate held its third meeting of the semester over Zoom on April 4. Senate President Bill Freind addressed President Ali A. Houshmand’s speech during the morning ribbon cutting, as well...

Kwaku Nkrumah competes in the hurdles. Nkruhmah placed first in the 110-meter hurdles. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Men’s outdoor track and field displays strong showing at the Danny Curran Invitational

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Rowan men’s outdoor track and field team competed at the Danny Curran Invitational at Widener from March 28 to 29. While there was no team scoring at the meet, head coach Dustin Dimit was pleased...

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