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"Most of us do not realize the risks of these situations until after they happen." - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay

Mac Kay: Is off-campus housing putting students at risk?

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Off-campus housing is often seen as a rite of passage. The freedom, the parties, and the cost-effectiveness of it make it seem like the perfect choice for living at college.  I had this sentiment until...

"When I see a problem and a solution doesn’t exist, I’ve started going with my gut. Why not try to become the solution?" - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Miller: Go with your gut

Lily Miller, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The other day I was in the Business Hall to pick up my Saxby’s and of course, write an article. None of the tables were open, so I sat in an armchair by the front entrance. The area was littered with...

"There are over 500,000 athletes who compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and fewer than 10 are transgender." - Managing Editor / Nicholas Wiley

Wiley: It’s time to focus on real issues, not trans athletes

Nicholas Wiley, Managing Editor April 1, 2025

Just over two months into President Donald Trump's administration, one of its most frequently discussed issues has been the participation of transgender athletes in college sports. The administration has...

"More and more students and young adults are focusing on themselves and growing independence, self-care, and prioritizing being able to support themselves financially." - Staff Writer / Hayden Fugee

Fugee: Are college students shifting focus to school rather than dating?

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

In today’s age of technology and online dating, one would think that more and more college students would be in relationships, but a growing statistic shows that students are shifting their focus from...

"As someone who despises driving on highways, especially Route 42, I love the idea of having another option to get not only to Camden but also to the other towns that will have stations for the GCL." - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Otto: The Glassboro-Camden Rail Line is a game changer

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Since 2009, the state of New Jersey has been trying to plan the construction of the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL), an 18-mile-long light rail line that would run from Glassboro to Camden with several stops...

"This practice of “cramming” before exams and staying up late, hoping that the information they are looking over will be retained the next day, is mostly ineffective and futile." - Staff Writer / Hayden Fugee

Fugee: Mental health, sleep, exams, and you

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

As Rowan’s spring semester reaches an end, a swarm of inevitable exams and finals are sure to make any student stressed and on edge. Sleep, however, may play a more important role in the outcome.  Students...

"But whether you realize it or not, your brain simply cannot handle the amount of information splayed out in front of you." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: If you’re seeing this headline, read this article

The Whit Staff March 26, 2025

We are sure we’re not the only news source you’ve run into today. In fact, you’ve probably ran into at least 50 of them just through an hour long doom scroll. But the important question to ask is:...

"Instead of seeing them as permanent setbacks, we should use them as fuel to push ourselves further and come back even stronger." - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay

Mac Kay: Failure is simply a part of the journey

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

We have all been there. You study so hard for an exam and stay up all night practicing that presentation. You flip through hundreds of flashcards working tirelessly just to make sure you have it perfect,...

"With Rowan's expansion sprawling into every corner of Glassboro and surrounding towns it can, Angelo's feels like an escape." - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Schweiger: An ode to Angelo’s Diner

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor March 25, 2025

I often wonder where nostalgia comes from. Especially the nostalgia we find in places, for times we haven't even experienced. I sat in Angelo's Diner, right off Rowan's campus and the Glassboro Town...

"As a commuter, it’s tough building relationships and having an exciting time in college because of the time constraints of others." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Francis: How to enjoy your time on campus as a commuter

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Picture this. You wake up to your alarm blaring at 7:00 a.m. This feeling of dread just seeps into your mind, making you wish that you lived right on campus so that you could have these two extra hours...

"By adapting to the situation, the way students go about being safe can change for the better." - Opinion Editor / Sophia Fandino

Fugee: Is Rowan a dry campus? Depends on who you ask

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Rowan University is constituted as a “dry campus” when it comes to many of its freshman and underclassmen dorms. It has policies to enforce this, but does the title “dry campus” have any real effect...

"It’s been the women in my life that have helped mold me into the person I am today, hopefully a good one." - Photo via Christopher Otto

Otto: Appreciate the women in your life

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

It’s March, which means that it’s Women’s History Month. As a matter of fact, I began drafting this article on March 8, which just so happened to be International Women’s Day. During this month,...

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