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"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...

An expressive portrait of Stanley's mother created by herself. - Photo via Emma Stanley.

Emma Stanley’s creative path from sketching pets to running an Etsy Shop

Sarah Shockey March 18, 2024

Senior graphic design major Emma Stanley has always been surrounded by animals. She is the proud mother of five parakeets, and one of her birds, Willow, lives with her on campus. Growing up in Swedesboro,...

"She wishes to be a person who can write for big artists one day while also still creating her music. In her career, she plans to combine her skills as a songwriter, artist, and performer." - Photo via @giovjones on Instagram.

Gianna Jones shares the making of “Come My Way” & teases upcoming EP

Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Releasing her latest single ‘Come My Way’ on Feb. 16, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter and junior music industry major Gianna Jones is making her mark in the musical world continuously releasing...

"Currently, she is working on a novel for their Master's program, titled "Icarus’s Son," a contemporary retelling of the Greek myth." - courtesy of Glassworks website.

Chloe Mortier: From undecided freshman to master’s candidate in writing arts

Paige Britt November 8, 2023

Chloe Mortier is a current graduate student at Rowan, working towards getting her master's in Writing Arts. Mortier is a media editor for Glassworks, Rowan’s graduate-level literary magazine. She is...

Buttercreme shows off her hand made dress at the Rowan After Hours drag workshop. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Buttercrème: The aspiring drag queen crafting her own fairy tale

Sylent Lee Michaels November 1, 2023

Dakota Dekovitch is a junior at Rowan University studying in the theater department. The 20-year-old student has a concentration in design tech, with a passion for costuming, musical theater, and makeup....

Joseph Worosila surrounded by some of his most impactful and greatest pieces - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Exploring the artistic journey of Joseph Worosila: Doodles to demons

Al Harmon September 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article mentions suicide and other related issues. In the vibrant world of college campuses, you can find a multitude of talents and passions hidden within the student body. Joseph...

Retamar discusses emotions students may face as they near graduation. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: A letter to the student who is close to the finish line

Tatiana Retamar March 1, 2023

May 6.  May 6 to those who are returning students may seem like a regular day to them, they just finished their last final and are packing up their belongings to head home and finally kick start...

"First Gen and Pregnant: The Challenges & Successes of College Students Who Are Parents” creator, organizer and leader, Lakeisha Carter. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 2:15 p.m. in room 144- B of the Student Center. - Photo / Lakeisha Carter

Stories of first-generation student parents presented by Lakeshia Carter at Rowan Symposium

Abigail Twiford February 22, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, Rowan held the “First-Gen and Pregnant: The Challenges & Successes of College Students Who Are Parents” presentation.  The presentation was part of Rowan University’s...

Ioannou's short film "Twisted Faith" won Best in Film at the 2022 RTF Media Fest. - Photo via Niko Ioannou

2022 RTF Media Fest winner Niko Ioannou offers advice to fellow filmmakers

Tatiana Retamar February 1, 2023

Film has always been humanity’s way of looking at life through the creative lens of filmmakers who can take one inspired idea and turn it into something impactful — beautiful and out-of-this-world. 21-year-old...

Bingo Prizes sit on the table at the front of the Student Center Pit. - News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

HOCO: RAH Hosts 1K #RowanPROUD Bingo

Gianna Malgieri October 26, 2022

To wrap up 2022 Homecoming, Rowan University held its annual 1K bingo on Saturday, Oct. 12. Rowan After Hours (RAH) hostedRAH, $1,000 #RowanPROUD Bingo in the pit of the Chamberlain Student Center from...

This week's editorial discusses why internships need to be paid. - Pixabay.com

Editorial: Should Internships be Paid?

The Whit Staff March 23, 2022

As college students, we juggle a lot of responsibilities. Classes, work and a personal life all while trying to mature into young adults in this ever changing world.  On top of that, students...

This week's editorial takes a deep look in the role of student journalism and how it is valued. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: Is Student Journalism Being Valued?

The Whit Staff February 9, 2022

Here at The Whit, we are dedicated to getting quality news to the students of Rowan University. And as Glassboro’s sole newspaper, we know that the stories we tell have an impact on the people of this...

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