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The Whit

"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...

Recently, the SGA has seen two resignations within their executive committee, the Executive Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations. - Contributor / Yaz Shaughnessy

Brody Schneider named new AVP for the Facilities and Operations of SGA after AVP and EVP resignations

Maryela Gallardo March 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) is preparing for new roles, new people, and a huge transition to their executive committee as the Series 1, 2, and 3 elections all finish out. However, before...

"She is taking a touring and concert promotion class that allows her to learn the skills of planning a tour, how to promote, contracts, and getting to participate in the production of a live concert." Photos via Yashira Guzman.

Yashira Guzman: Rowan sophomore pioneers Hip Hop culture on campus

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

Yashira Guzman has always loved to be around creativity, it has fueled her passion for seeking an outlet to express that. Her experience in a creative environment for her was in her creative arts high...

Rowan SGA's Series 1 election results were announced on Monday, Feb. 26. - Photo via Rowan University

SGA Series 1 winners announced

Paige Britt February 28, 2024

Voting for the Student Government Association’s Series 1 election closed Monday night and the results are in. The Series 1 election included the roles of President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,...

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