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"It is impossible to control over 20,000 people at all times, and this is not an expectation any reasonable person would uphold." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Editorial: Rowan needs to alert their students more often

The Whit Staff October 23, 2024

The beginning of this semester marked the welcoming of Rowan’s largest freshman class to date. This brought an increase of students to Rowan’s campus and the surrounding city of Glassboro, adding to...

"It is the belief of The Whit Staff that this incident should have been reported to the Rowan students and faculty immediately via Rowan Alert, and Rowan Announcer." - Editor in Chief / Madison Miller

Editorial: Rowan University needs to address its gun safety problem, before it’s too late

The Whit Staff October 9, 2024

When Rowan students research what to pack for their dorm or apartment, mattress toppers, cheap shoes to wear to fraternity parties, and the best under-bed storage containers are often what comes to mind....

"The stabbing that occurred was in the direct pathway I walk every Tuesday morning for my class in Bozorth Hall. I actually skipped class this past Tuesday in fear of walking through this area, I gave myself a headache stressing over this." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Michaels: How off campus is off campus?

Sylent Lee Michaels November 1, 2023

The Whit staff members have written at least five articles about the vague Rowan Alert articles students often receive. This piece is not an opinion about the Rowan Alert system, but rather a discussion...

This Letter to the Editor responds to a previous article titled "Letter to the Editor: Rowan did not punish the student who spiked my drink." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Letter to the Editor: Solidarity during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Letter to the Editor April 12, 2023

Editor's Note: Please be aware that this article contains a realistic depiction of sexual assault and the traumas survivors face afterward. To the person behind the Rowan Alert we received late at...

204 Carpenter Street is considered off campus housing. - Graphic / Chelsea Valcourt

Weekend shooting on Carpenter Street causes fear among Rowan students

Madison Miller January 25, 2023

This past weekend, students received yet another Rowan alert about s shooting off campus. Early Saturday morning, at 2:19 a.m., a Timely Warning was sent to students via email. The warning read, “Please...

Holly Pointe Commons Exterior. - Photo / Rowan University

Trespasser charged for criminal sexual contact in Holly Pointe

Gianna Malgieri December 7, 2022

At nearly 3 a.m. on Dec. 3, a Rowan Alert stated that a female student at Holly Pointe Commons reported that “a male entered her room and assaulted her.” The alert described the man’s description...

The robbery occured close by the Rowan University Barnes & Noble. Contributor / Nick Feldman

Unknown Suspects in “Strong Armed Robbery” Barnes & Noble on Rowan Blvd.

Gabriel Fogg October 26, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, there was a “strong-armed robbery” outside of Rowan’s Barnes & Noble bookstore in which a backpack and cell phone were stolen.  “Rowan Alert: Public Safety received...

After students expressed wanting more details in Rowan Alerts and Timely Warning, the most recent one was more descriptive although the correlation between complaints and this email is undetermined. Graphic Editors / Julia Quennessen

EDITORIAL: Rowan Alert! Too Much Panic, Too Little Information

Berry Andres October 5, 2022

Within the first 25 days of the fall semester classes at Rowan, the public safety department’s crime log recorded 62 individual cases of crime occurring on the campus. These cases are filtered through...

Two officers stop a stolen vehicle at Rowan's Holly Pointe Commons. - Video via Khari Wilson.

Driver in Felony car Stop Arrested and set to Face a Grand Jury

Madison Miller October 5, 2022

On Sept. 27, Holly Pointe Commons residents watched as four police officers drew guns on a stolen vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and was later taken away in handcuffs. Police have now confirmed...

Corner of South Campus and 322 Rowan Blvd outside of Hawthorn Hall. - Multimedia Editor / Lee Kotzen

Vague Alerts Provoke Confusion Among Students Following a Motor Vehicle Accident

Victoria McGivern September 21, 2022

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, Rowan Alert and Rowan Advisory sent out multiple messages, both via text and email, regarding a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 322 Rowan Blvd. The first message...

Editorial: Rowan alert system keeping students aware, safe

The Whit Staff February 8, 2017

Rowan's alert and advisory systems have been plenty active lately, and the brief texts and emails have kept students safe and informed. When a student threatened another student with a knife inside...

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