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"Students in the radio, television, and film major here at Rowan University feel uncertain about their futures, especially with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence into Hollywood, right after Deepfakes, ChatGPT, and other programs gained traction throughout 2023." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Artificial Intelligence poses threats to the future of the film industry

Kraig Ferguson April 24, 2024

Graduation is a time of new beginnings, just as much as the end of a student’s collegiate career. Receiving a professional degree and throwing your cap into the air are only the first steps in the rest...

One of the main attractions at this year's Hollybash. - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

Students have a blast at annual Hollybash

Brendan Cohen April 24, 2024

Every year, Rowan University holds one of the biggest events of the year, one that all students and faculty wait in anticipation for all semester. Everyone started wondering about the memories they would...

Lunch Box Cards takes first place at the 2024 New Venture Competition

Jayson Wingate April 24, 2024

On Friday, April 19, the 17th annual New Venture Competition and Expo took place in Business Hall Room 104. Students were encouraged to share their business ideas with other students, staff, and alumni.  The...

Student entrepreneurs show out at annual New Venture Expo

Owen O'Brien April 24, 2024

The 2024 Rohrer College of Business New Venture Competition took place on Friday, April 19. Before the competition itself– where students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges – there...

Sudden spike in parking violations causes frustration amongst commuter students

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 8, many students who use the commuter parking lots returned to their vehicles to see parking tickets. This sudden surge in ticketing shocked students, many of whom had to appeal their...

Students petting therapy dog Cinder at Wagging Tail Tuesday. - Productions Editor / Sarah Shockey

Therapy dogs extend a helping paw to stressed-out students during Wagging Tail Tuesdays

Sarah Shockey April 24, 2024

With finals week approaching, stress levels among students are on the rise.  To help alleviate student anxiety, the Wellness Center is hosting “Wagging Tail Tuesday” at the Campbell Library for...

"It can take someone 5, 6, or even 10 years to jump the hurdle of getting a degree. Understanding that it is not about how you start, but how you finish." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

The challenges of non-traditional college students

Erik Gil April 24, 2024

It is no surprise that every student has a different set of challenges when navigating through college. Usually, when you're 18, you enter college, work a part-time job, and maintain your academics, which...

"If anyone is capable of changing, adapting, or growing it is a group of hard-working, enterprising, intelligent journalists. We do it every single day. We are not going anywhere, we are only going to become louder, get more passionate, and produce work that knocks our current personal bests out of the ballpark." - Photo via Madison Miller

Miller: Strength comes from adaptation; your story will still be heard

Madison Miller April 24, 2024

There’s a lot of information about The Whit in this week’s issue—numbers, facts, and testimonials about what happened to us and how we will move forward. What I want to share in this opinion piece...

Two engineering students receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Maryela Gallardo April 24, 2024

Two Rowan engineering students, Matthew Conway and Madeline Dunsmore, were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for their work at the university.  The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence...

Drink spiking: exploring the crime’s prevalence at off-campus parties

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Drink spiking has been a significant concern for Rowan University students while attending off-campus parties.  Parties are a common place to have a drug or unknown chemical slipped into a drink,...

"At Rowan University, 2% of students are international. Though a small population, the stories of international students at Rowan demonstrate how well the university is doing in accommodating them." - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

The experience of international students at Rowan

Maryela Gallardo April 24, 2024

Last year, Forbes released a statistic in their article on the rise of international student enrollment in the U.S. The study released by the Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education...

This graphic was published in The Whit on April 24, 1969. - Photo via The Whit Archives

Breaking News: SGA decreases The Whit’s budget by 35% while other clubs see increases up to 900%

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that The Whit is an institutionalized organization, which means its budget can be rolled over each year. On Saturday, April 20, the Student...

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