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Anthony Figazzotto speaking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros welcomes Philadelphia Phillies marketing coordinator Anthony Figazzotto

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 4, Pizza with the Pros welcomed Anthony Figazzotto, the Philadelphia Phillies' coordinator of marketing and events. Figazzotto always had a passion for sports, stemming from his love...

UFC 300 graphic. - Graphic / Julia Quennessen

Schaller: Alex Pereira should win UFC Fighter of the Year

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alex “Poatan” Pereira (12-2) should win 2024 Fighter of the Year in the UFC.  The undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion defended the UFC light heavyweight title three times in the year 2024....

MLB postseason graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Mazzo: A star-studded World Series preview

Greg Mazzo, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The ALCS and NLCS have officially ended, with the New York Yankees defeating the Cleveland Guardians in five games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers taking care of the New York Mets in six games. Now the...

Allan Wylie in the broadcast booth. - Photo / Larry Jacobson via WBUR.org

Meet Allan Wylie: the blind sports broadcaster chasing his dreams at Rowan

Luke Brown, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

When Allan Wylie was 12 years old, he fully understood sports. He fully grasped what sports meant, how they impacted lives, and why they were so significant. With this understanding, Allan discovered his...

Woj graphic. - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Czerwonka: The finale of the “Woj bomb” as Adrian Wojnarowski retires from reporting

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

I’m sure everyone can remember checking their phone notifications on some random day in the NBA’s offseason and then seeing a huge breaking news tweet from one of if not, the top reporters in the NBA.  And...

Mo'ne Davis speaks to students about her Little League World Series experience. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros welcomes Little League World Series trailblazer Mo’ne Davis

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 23, Pizza with the Pros welcomed Little League World Series trailblazer Mo'ne Davis. In 2014, Davis made history as the first woman to earn a win and throw a shutout in Little League...

Shohei Ohtani gambling graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Silvanio: A timeline of the Shohei Ohtani gambling situation

James Silvanio April 10, 2024

The figure in sports that everybody least expected is making headlines for the wrong reasons. It is alleged that Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara stole $4.5 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers...

"Cruz wanted to remain involved in sports going into college but it became a struggle during his first semester. He originally thought he wanted to become an athletic trainer. After his first semester went poorly, Cruz decided to switch to Sports CaM and he benefited from that tremendously." - Photo via Zion Cruz.

How Zion Cruz found his niche in sports content creation

Dylan Francis February 21, 2024

Zion Cruz is a 21-year-old junior majoring in sports communication and media (Sports CaM) with a concentration in radio, television, and film (RTF). Cruz does a lot of different things regarding his content....

Tyler Hilinski playing football. - Photo via HilinskisHope.org

Tyler Talk brings awareness to athletes’ mental health

Braijon Williams January 31, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 25th, student-athletes, and athletic training majors were asked to gather at Pfleeger Concert Hall, to listen to Mark and Kym Hilinski talk about mental health for student-athletes and...

"Travis’ vocals effectively shine through, with a deep and clear tone that pairs perfectly with Jason’s sound." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

A Christmas miracle: Eagles offensive linemen strike gold again with “A Philly Special Christmas Special”

Sarah Shockey December 6, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/1SgdvaJEvhlYEvm6eNja7i?si=ENGog_WLQ2WaAmEWIfsj1g After the success of their first holiday compilation album “A Philly Special Christmas," which raised over $1.25...

All of the major players in the blockbuster trade. - Image via Clutch Points

O’Brien: I’m (not entirely) out on the Sixers

Owen O'Brien November 15, 2023

He did it again. On Oct. 31, the Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. And, wow, what a sad, stupid trade that was. What weakness it exposed for all involved.  What...

Whit News Editor Gianna Malgieri sits with President of the Black Culture League Club Autumn Daughtry during an RTN interview. - Contributor / Professor Candace Kelley

Editorial: Rowan student media needs collaboration

The Whit Staff April 6, 2023

The Whit has provided readers with the ability to stay up to date with the latest news, sports and everything in between at Rowan University for a little less than a century. Rowan Television Network...

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