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Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Steve Rolando, presents RowanSafe to the SGA Senate. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA approves new clubs and addresses safety concerns in Eynon Ballroom

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

At the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Oct. 21, Steps of Hope, Assistive Technology, First-Gen Rowan Students Thriving, and Elementary Education Club, were all peer approved through placard...

It's On Us aims to bring awareness to sexual violence across college campuses. - Photo via Nijel Perry

It’s On Us becomes a chartered university organization

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 24, 2024

Students across campus have created multiple organizations for many years, and these innovations have fostered a well-rounded environment at Rowan University. From clubs involving culture, religion, identity,...

President Zackary Brown addresses the crowd at Pfleeger Concert Hall. - Photo via Genevieve Saquella

SGA welcomes President Ali Houshmand and Mayor John Wallace to first Senate meeting of the semester

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 18, 2024

On the evening of Sept. 16, 2024, the Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting of the semester in Pfleeger Concert Hall. President Ali A. Houshmand and Glassboro Mayor John E....

"It seems as if our society does not care about the media anymore--which is why a concerning amount of people are so misinformed and poorly educated on actual facts." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Letter to the Editor: No one on the SGA fully understands the importance of true, high-quality journalism

Tanya Kenevich April 26, 2024

Dear Editor, My name is Tanya Kenevich, and I am a 2006 graduate of Rowan University; I graduated with a BA in Journalism. I started as a writer at The Whit and worked my way up to Editor in Chief....

Editorial: The room where it happens

The Whit Staff April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, the Student Government Association (SGA) held its final senate meeting for the 2024-2025 year. The Whit Staff expressed genuine concerns about their budget being cut by over a third...

"I fear The Whit will have to consider drastic measures, including ending the weekly papers that have run at the university for 85 years." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Letter to the Editor: I’m devastated to hear that SGA slashed The Whit’s budget by 35%

Christian Hetrick April 24, 2024

As a Rowan alum (2014) and former Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The Whit, I'm devastated to hear that SGA slashed The Whit's budget by 35% this week. This could have serious consequences that SGA members may...

SGA Senate approves 2025 fiscal budget

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, at The SGA’s senate meeting, Rowan’s clubs voted to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget.  The Student Government Association (SGA) released the 2025 budget on Saturday,...

"I am a former features editor for The Whit as well as a staff writer" - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Letter to the Editor: To The Whit and Student Government Association

Jennifer McGraw April 24, 2024

To The Whit and Student Government Association, Because I am not an SGA senator (and especially not part of the bunch who laughed at the news of The Whit receiving a budget cut), I can only express...

"I am a former features editor for The Whit as well as a staff writer" - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Letter to the Editor: Writing to express my outrage at the news of The Whit’s operating budget

Ethan Stoetzer April 24, 2024

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my outrage at the news of The Whit's operating budget being slashed 35 percent by the Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA). As a former Editor-in-Chief...

The SHOP works with community partners to see large donations of necessary goods

Elena Laughton April 24, 2024

The SHOP, which stands for Students Helping Other Profs, is Rowan University’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students. It is located in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, soon...

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...

SGA Series 2 and 3 results are in for the 2024 election. - Photo via Rowan SGA Facebook

Meet the winners of SGA’s Series 2 & 3 elections

Abigail Twiford March 6, 2024

The Student Government Association’s Series 2 and 3 elections have wrapped up and the results are in. A total of 542 voters turned out for this round of elections. Here’s a look at the winners and...

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