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Students painting in West High Street - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

CAs host “Sip ‘n Paint” event for Profs

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Rowan CAs hosted a Sip ‘n Paint in the lobby of the 223 West High Street apartment building as part of community bonding. Around 10 people attended, taking part in painting and drinking...

"When trading in articles of clothing, not only are students getting a piece of Rowan merchandise, they are benefiting two local businesses: Goodwill of Glassboro and The Salvation Army store in Turnersville." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Chamberlain Student Center swaps t-shirts for a cause

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

In exchange for old t-shirts, sweatshirts, and headgear from other colleges, universities, or high schools, students can receive a brand new, free Rowan University t-shirt. All students have to do is bring...

A rendered image on what the new student center is set to look like after construction is complete. - Photo / Rowan University

Garrett: Rowan construction exposes issues with campus design

Mike Garrett February 9, 2023

Students and faculty are well aware of Rowan’s inconvenient road and parking design, and the recent construction to the student center has only exacerbated the issue. The renovation project cuts off...

Exhibit "A" Site Plan from Rowan University's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Proposed Regional Sports and Entertainment Field House. Photo via Rowan University.

Rowan University Waits for Approval on a Multi-use Arena

Madison Miller October 19, 2022

On Sept. 19, Rowan University sent out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The RFQ, titled, “Proposed Regional Sports & Entertainment Field House,” describes a plan to build a new indoor arena,...

Senior Hydia Bearfield discusses how important the multicultural organizations on Rowan's campus are. - Photo / Hydia Bearfield

Senior Spotlight: Hydia Bearfield, Class of 2022

Jennifer McGraw November 3, 2021

She’s a model, the president of two multicultural organizations at Rowan, and she’s a mother. If there’s one phrase to describe senior Hydia Bearfield, it would be “girl boss.” Hydia Bearfield...

Jack Trabucco discusses his tips for making New Year's Resolutions that stick. - Graphic / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: Back in Class. Now What?

Jack Trabucco September 8, 2021

So, we’re back. It’s a strange thought in retrospect; we were all here last year, still in school, still communicating with each other, still meeting deadlines, and a decent portion, myself included, ...

In preparing for the fall semester, Rowan students had to ensure they had at least one mask for on-campus living, something they've never had to worry about before. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Editorial: COVID-19 Creates Unprecedented Obstacles but Profs are Stronger

The Whit Staff September 9, 2020

The year 2020 has already gone down in history as one to remember. Between Australia being swallowed by flames, huge pushes for racial justice and dozens of protests against police brutality across the...

Rowan students do push-ups at the inaugural Fitness Festival. The event was held to promote exercise and to raise awareness of ALS. - Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne

Rowan community hosts first annual Fitness Festival to promote fitness and ALS awareness

Kalie VanDewater October 7, 2019

On Friday afternoon, multiple Rowan clubs, departments, sports teams and others in the Rowan community convened at the Intramural Field to hold the inaugural Fitness Festival in support of ALS awareness,...

The crowd looks on as President Houshmand shares his words in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday. Staff writer / Lindsey D’Ambrosio

Rowan Chabad hosts largest Shabbat dinner of the year

Lindsey D'Ambrosio March 13, 2019

Around 200 students gathered in the Student Center Ballroom for dinner and a ceremony hosted by Rowan Chabad last Friday. Chabad hosts Shabbat dinner every Friday at the Chabad, house located at 307 Hamilton...

Hannah Wolfram, history and creative writing student who is both disabled and chronically ill, writes about the opportunities and ways that Rowan has helped the disabled community. - Photo courtesy of Hannah Wolfram

Wolfram: Identity within Rowan’s campus

Hannah Wolfram January 30, 2019

Each year, increasing numbers of chronically ill, disabled and neurodivergent students (such as those who are on the autism spectrum, or who have ADD/ADHD) gain access to higher education, in part due...

The National Guard aids with cleanup in Puerto Rico on Sept. 30, 2017. -Photo from Creative Commons

Editorial: What you’re doing for Puerto Rico counts

The Whit Staff October 4, 2017

It's a bake sale by a sorority, or a fundraiser by several individuals. It's checking in with your friends who have family in Puerto Rico. It's discussing the impact Hurricane Maria has had on your morale...

Rowan University takes position against Trump’s immigration ban

Gianna Hill January 30, 2017

Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand issued a statement to students late Monday afternoon expressing opposition to President Donald Trump's recent executive order establishing an immigration ban...

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