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"There’s a significant urge to feel seen, and gaining a following on a platform regardless of how big or small is conceivably one of the easiest and fastest ways to be seen by others." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

McDermott: Stop monetizing your life

Claire McDermott, Copy Editor February 19, 2025

In an age where one can become an influencer with a platform and podcast by simply saying “hawk tuah” into a microphone, it’s no surprise that it’s become regularized to document many aspects of...

"Erard-Coupe graduated from Rowan University in 2020 with degrees’ in sports communication and media, radio/television/film production, and broadcast journalism." - Photo via @rowansportscam on Instagram.

Jordyn “SportyJordy” Erard-Coupe joins Pizza with the Pros

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 10, Pizza with the Pros welcomed the Director of Social Media for Rush Order Tees and sports content creator, Jordyn Erard-Coupe. Erard-Coupe graduated from Rowan University in 2020...

TikTok ban graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan students in the dark: TikTok ban 2025

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, the popular social media app TikTok went dark in the States. For many college students, this was a major adjustment, and there was little time to prepare, even though the app...

"I miss privacy. I miss when people didn’t know my every move." - Beth Cimaglia / Arts & Entertainment Editor

Cimaglia: Gen Z, the guinea pig generation

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 20, 2024

As an “elder Gen Z,” I  grew up with tape players, records, VHS tapes, Yellow Pages, and other archaic things most Gen Z has never heard of or seen in person. In my younger years, I played outside...

"The track expresses fear of inadequacy and the anxiety of losing a partner, even though the relationship hasn’t fully developed. Regier feels vulnerable, questioning his worth and fearing his partner may find someone better." - Staff Writer / Mattie McKay

Presley Regier is the underground producer turned pop artist

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alt-Pop artist Presley Regier has dropped two new singles, including the new song “Questions” and the longtime unreleased soundcloud demo track, “Nightly.”  Regier, the semi-underground producer...

"So while it can feel most convenient to stay loyal to whatever resonates with you on your Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or Reddit feed, it’s vital to do your research on your candidates." - Photo via Pixabay

Editorial: Escape your echo chamber this election season

The Whit Staff September 18, 2024

As we swiftly enter this election season, students’ social media algorithms are flooded with political echo chamber noise now more than ever before. And given the state of this election, there is much...

"This sound bite economy, driven by short form content platforms like TikTok, Instagram reels, and YouTube shorts, is drastically shaping the political landscape." - Photo via Pixabay

Miller: A sound bitten review of the 2024 presidential debate

Lily Miller, Contributor September 18, 2024

Following the presidential debate on Sept. 10, even if you don’t follow politics at all, you’ve probably caught a stray sound bite or two. Something about immigrants eating dogs and cats, or concepts...

This image was posted to social media by the Glassboro PD in an effort to catch the pickle plunger. - Photo via @glassboropd on Instagram

Man causes pickle predicament at Glassboro Heritage Dairy Store 

Sarah Shockey March 20, 2024

The Heritage Dairy Store on Main Street found itself in quite the pickle on Sunday, Feb. 25, when a man decided to film himself plunging his head into the pickle barrel inside the store. In response...

The recording booth is now open on the second floor of the Campbell Library, for students to create audio and visual projects. - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

Lights, camera, library: recording booth opens at Campbell Library for student use

Maryela Gallardo January 31, 2024

Live at the Campbell Library is the newest recording booth open to all students, faculty, and staff at Rowan University. The booth opened on Jan. 23 and is located on the second floor of the university’s...

Britt's most recent purge of old items. -Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Black Friday overconsumption

Paige Britt November 15, 2023

I love spending money. It is one of my favorite things to do. I fight urges to go shopping and buy clothes I don’t need. I’ve been through the trends of Amazon and Shein, scrolling through hauls worth...

"We don’t talk enough about how technology was made to make our lives easier, yet somehow, we are becoming a product of it. We are somehow letting it control us, we can’t live without it." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Samreen: I won’t let social media distract me anymore

Khansa Samreen November 8, 2023

Recently, I made the decision to give up social media. There are many reasons, but ultimately, my philosophy of life has changed ever since I learned the deeper meaning of technology. I’m not going...

Joshua Akinsanya, 22, is the media director for B.I.D and is using his skills to become the next young content creator. —Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Josh Akinsanya works hard to be this stylish

Maryela Gallardo October 11, 2023

Modeling, styling, and content creation are just a couple of things that Rowan University student Joshua Akinsanya specializes in. Akinsanya is anticipating being the next big thing on social media as...

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