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Derek Jones, Rowan Radio's station manager, introduces the night's program and panelists in the Chamberlain Student Center, Glassboro, NJ. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan Radio Celebrates 60 Years of Success

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27th, Rowan University celebrated 60 years of Rowan Radio WGLS-FM. In attendance were alumni from previous classes at Rowan University who were a part of Rowan Radio and also current...

Megan Steckler in the studio. - Photo via Ava Fricke

Megan Steckler becomes first Rowan Radio member to win two Gracie awards

Sophia Fandino April 24, 2024

Megan Steckler just recently became the first ever Rowan Radio member to have been awarded two Gracies. You’d think that her passion and achievements for Rowan Radio would derive from a longing to pursue...

"With over 300 participating schools and about 1,900 entries, it is a huge accomplishment and achievement for these Rowan University students and faculty to get recognized for their hard work and dedication to their craft." - Photo via Rowan RTF Instagram.

Rowan shines at BEA Festival: Students & Faculty recognized for media projects

Sophia Fandino March 20, 2024

On Feb. 26th, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced that eight Rowan University students and one faculty member have been recognized for their media projects. Across all five projects, the...

Whoo RU and Dr. Benjamin Dworkin reads The Whit's Centennial Edition. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

HOCO 2023: Tailgate rain or shine

Abigail Twiford October 18, 2023

Though the ground and air were wet and a light drizzle still fell around campus, Parking Lot O was full of excitement and noise.  Rowan University held the 2023 Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday,...

Rob Lightfoot and Jessica Kanady's headshots side by side. - Photos via Rob Lightfoot and Jessica Kanady

Beyond the Brown and Gold going strong after one year on air

Michael Bautista October 18, 2023

Music isn’t the only thing wafting from the speakers at Rowan Radio, the station also provides public affairs programming on the weekends.  Many shows on Rowan Radio are informational and educational...

Engineering Carnival kicks off the semester and showcases student talent

Elena Laughton September 13, 2023

Students, Jonathan Conn and Nicholas Simila, enjoy blow up slide. - Features Editor/ Elena LaughtonMichael Morgan and Scott Sundheimer, members of the 3D Printing Club, pose at their table. - Features...

Derek Jones, Princeton University Men's Basketball play-by-play broadcaster and station manager at Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM. - Photo / Rowan University

Derek Jones reflects on Princeton Men’s Basketball’s 2023 NCAA Tournament run

Connor Brown and Josh Ayers April 19, 2023

Just a bit over a month ago, Princeton University's men's basketball team went on a cinderella run in the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tournament, also known as March Madness.  Getting...

Whit News Editor Gianna Malgieri sits with President of the Black Culture League Club Autumn Daughtry during an RTN interview. - Contributor / Professor Candace Kelley

Editorial: Rowan student media needs collaboration

The Whit Staff April 6, 2023

The Whit has provided readers with the ability to stay up to date with the latest news, sports and everything in between at Rowan University for a little less than a century. Rowan Television Network...

Emmy award-winning journalist and best-selling author Kate Fagan spoke to Rowan Radio about "Hoop Muses." - Photo via @katefagan3 on Twitter

A conversation with Emmy award-winner Kate Fagan on new book “Hoop Muses”

Kara Guno March 8, 2023

Kate Fagan is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the number one New York Times bestselling author of "What Made Maddy Run," as well as the coming-of-age memoir "The Reappearing Act." Her third book,...

Karina Colon hosts Pop Flavor for Rowan Radio Thursdays at 6 p.m. - Photo / Nick Iadonisi

“It’s About Time”: Rowan Radio Wins 2022 Pinnacle Award “Four-Year Radio Station of the Year”

Madison Miller November 9, 2022

Nestled just next to the King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall, 89.7 WGLS-FM, otherwise known as Rowan Radio, is bustling daily with music, podcasting, and news shows by Rowan students. This year, the station...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw says farewell to fellow graduating colleagues and two organizations that felt like home in her final edition of "Her PROFspective." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Her PROFspective: Thank You

Jennifer McGraw April 27, 2022

I’ve been putting off writing this over the last few weeks, but I know it has to get written eventually. In about two short weeks, I will be graduating from Rowan University with my bachelor’s...

Sports Communication and Media major, Jason Joseph, poses in the WGLS conference room before calling a game for the Delaware Blue Coats. The Blue Coats and Rowan University partnered to give students pursuing careers in the sports industry an opportunity to work for the team. - Photo / Jason Joseph

Senior Spotlight: Jason Joseph, Class of 2021

Kariyah Bennett March 30, 2022

Jason Joseph is one of the many talented sports communication students at Rowan University. Joseph is currently pursuing Sports Communication, a minor in sports production and a certificate in Esports...

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