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Kwaku Nkrumah competes in the hurdles. Nkruhmah placed first in the 110-meter hurdles. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Men’s outdoor track and field displays strong showing at the Danny Curran Invitational

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Rowan men’s outdoor track and field team competed at the Danny Curran Invitational at Widener from March 28 to 29. While there was no team scoring at the meet, head coach Dustin Dimit was pleased...

Sports betting graphic. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

New bills could lead to more regulation on sports betting on college campuses

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 2, 2025

When Aidan Dougherty turned 21, he spent the day at Citizens Bank Park watching the Phillies. Instead of bar hopping through the city, he spent the day with his dad. His dad had instilled a love of sports...

A view of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. The architecture was designed to mimic a camera obscura. Mantua, NJ. Thursday, March 6, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum opens to public

Aidan Zarcaro, Contributor April 2, 2025

After much anticipation, the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (EFM) opened its doors to the public on March 29. Visitors were transported back 66 million years in time to experience the life cycle of the...

Composition Recital poster. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Recital season: the music majors behind the recitals

Lily Miller, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

In the music department, music majors give junior and senior recitals ahead of graduation, with it being a requirement for performance majors. Some students choose to have their recitals in the fall semester,...

Ballet dancers dance in Carmina Burana. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, March 28, 2025. - Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Carmina Burana takes the stage at Pfleeger Hall

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

The Atlantic City Ballet company graced the stage at Rowan University’s Pfleeger Hall in an epic performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” and the Vince Lee Ensemble accompanied.  According...

"For a lot of 21 and 22 year olds, having a job upon graduation is our shining pillar of success, at least in our minds." - The Whit Staff

Editorial: You’re right where you need to be

The Whit Staff April 2, 2025

For graduating seniors, the moments leading up to commencement are full of celebration, family, graduation parties, and acknowledgement for four years of hard work. However, the next four weeks, for most,...

Rowan College Democrats logo. - Photo via @rowancollegedemocrats on Instagram

Rowan College Democrats de-chartered by SGA

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 2, 2025

Student Government Association (SGA) and the Commission of Community Standards recently voted to de-charter the Rowan College Democrats after the latest SGA senate meeting on March 24. De-chartering means...

Professor David Bianculli poses for a photograph while a clip about Pete Seeger plays during his TV auteurs class. Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. - Contributor / Kate Zaffarese

David Bianculli: TV’s biggest fan

Kate Zaffarese, Contributor April 2, 2025

Prolific TV critic, radio host, and Rowan professor David Bianculli’s office is a museum of his 50-year-long career. A vintage radio sits on the corner of a desk cluttered with class assignments and...

Provost, Anthony Lowman, speaks to faculty at the Rowan Online Forum in Eynon Ballroom. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Ashtaye-Ann Ashley

Forum answers questions about growth of Rowan Online

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

The Rowan University forum on online degree programs took place in the Eynon Ballroom on March 27. The CEO of Rowan Online and Chief Transformation Officer, Michael Roark, Ph.D, hosted the event, and a...

Mary Okolla (left) and Sapjah Zapotitla's (right) were selected for the program for their research in the STEM field. - Photo via Rowan Today

Two students named to 2025 NJ Governor’s STEM Scholars program

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Two Rowan University students, Sapjah Zapotitla and Mary Okolla, were chosen for the 2025 New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholars program. The STEM Scholars program was designed as a way of introducing...

Allison Bruce at the Rowan Radio station. - Photo via Allison Bruce.

Allison Bruce becomes second person in Rowan Radio history to win two Gracie Awards

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Rowan University alumna, Allison Bruce, one of two Rowan students in history, received a Gracie Award for Best Host on the Radio: in front of the microphone section. Bruce was at Rowan Radio for four and...

"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...

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