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"To stay up to date with fire restrictions, head to the New Jersey Fire Service website." - Photo via ABC7

Miller: Staying resourceful in the midst of forest fires

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

If the recent wildfires have taught me anything, it’s that people are stupid everywhere. No, seriously. Nearly a month ago, on Oct. 21, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service implemented statewide stage...

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Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opening in March 2025

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University has been known by students to provide a variety of awe-inspiring experiences from the Edelman Planetarium to the opening of Discovery Hall. One such important event that the university...

"These everyday interactions could open up a door to regular conversation, which leads to study sessions, and even a friendship." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Editorial: Your fellow students are your largest network

The Whit Staff November 20, 2024

Rowan University brags often about its walkable campus, high rankings, shiny amenities, and growing ecosystem, and among these attributes used in marketing campaigns are its small and intimate class sizes.  The...

“Culturally, the U.S. is so different from Brazil. In Brazil, we greet each other with hugs and kisses, even if we don’t know each other." - Photo via Giovanna Day

Celebrating Art, Culture and Resilience: Giovanna Day

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

By her own admission, Giovanna Day has always had a unique desire for exploration, no matter the topic. Her tendency to continuously embrace new beginnings, and challenge the traditional has always caused...

"There are no more snatching items from people since online shopping has become a hit." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Holiday sales bring blessings and burdens

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As we all know it’s almost that time of year again. Where everyone is rushing to go shopping for gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, these holidays have changed so much throughout the decades,...

"Rowan’s devotion to remain sustainable trickles down to the physical grounds on campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sustainability efforts at Rowan University

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a tagline here at Rowan University, it's an emerging topic that affects both students and faculty on and off campus. From faculty-led examination and analysis to student-led...

"And while I wanted to lead with love and not become overwhelmed with his hate, I just couldn’t." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Mac Kay: Finding a middle ground is a lot harder than it looks

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

I woke up on Nov. 6, to the news that Donald Trump would be coming back into office. I was less than thrilled, to say the least, because a man who seems hellbent on taking away people's basic rights, had...

Photo of entrepreneurship students celebrating their ranking - Photo via Rohrer College of Business Instagram

School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ranked #1 in New Jersey second year in a row

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Princeton Review, which ranks the top entrepreneurial programs in the country, has ranked Rowan University’s School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as the #1 program in New Jersey for the second...

"It was the realization that I have reached the moment I wanted to get to by myself, independently." - Photo via Rianna Moses

Moses: Twenty-one & moved on

Rianna Moses, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

Growing up, being the youngest in both my family and most of my friend groups, I struggled to get a grip of my own and do things just for myself because I was always surrounded by people who wanted to...

University Assembled graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Assembled addresses Rowan’s growth to become an R1 research university

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand hosted University Assembled to speak on upcoming projects and other news regarding the university on Nov. 13. Faculty and Staff gathered inside Tohill Theatre...

Photo via Patrick Ahearn

The puppet professor: Patrick Ahearn

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Professor Patrick Ahearn’s path to becoming a puppeteer was anything but linear. He had always had a fascination with puppets since he was a child but it wasn't a big dream of his until high school....

"While the response to Glassboro’s community was positive, many students didn’t seem to love the idea of living there." - Staff Writer / Jake Clark

All you need to know about living in Glassboro

Jake Clark, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

While Rowan’s campus is in Glassboro, the town of Glassboro itself has a much different feel to it than the college campus. Glassboro is a fairly large borough in South Jersey, approximately 30 minutes...

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