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Sudden spike in parking violations causes frustration amongst commuter students

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 8, many students who use the commuter parking lots returned to their vehicles to see parking tickets. This sudden surge in ticketing shocked students, many of whom had to appeal their...

"Rowan Music Group (RMG) is a 501c3 student run non-profit organization. Founded in January 2017, RMG serves as a professional student run record label located within Wilson Hall on the main Glassboro campus" - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Student talent shines in Rowan Music Group

Michael Bautista April 17, 2024

Rowan Music Group (RMG) is a 501c3 student-run non-profit organization. Founded in January 2017, RMG serves as a professional student-run record label located within Wilson Hall on the main Glassboro...

Cinder, the 2 year old Red Fox labrador. - Photo via Rowan University's website

Furry friends provide finals season support

Erik Gil April 10, 2024

As students and faculty reach the end of the semester, the Rowan campus sees more of the four-legged friends who provide ease and support during hard times. The Schreiber Family Pet Therapy Program is...

"With over 300 participating schools and about 1,900 entries, it is a huge accomplishment and achievement for these Rowan University students and faculty to get recognized for their hard work and dedication to their craft." - Photo via Rowan RTF Instagram.

Rowan shines at BEA Festival: Students & Faculty recognized for media projects

Sophia Fandino March 20, 2024

On Feb. 26th, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced that eight Rowan University students and one faculty member have been recognized for their media projects. Across all five projects, the...

Shockey: Stanley's are stupid and here's why

Shockey: Stanley’s are stupid and here’s why

Sarah Shockey February 14, 2024

It seems that history is always repeating itself and trends resurface in different fonts as time passes. A recent product inevitably takes the crown as the new trendy item that quickly turns into a necessity...

Rowan University Philippine American Coalition (RUPAC) members pose with their table. - Contributor / Erik Gil

SJICR hosts fifth Cultural Organization Fair

Erik Gil February 7, 2024

The Office of Social Justice, Inclusion, And Conflict Resolution at Rowan University held its fifth biannual Cultural Organization Fair on Feb. 1. The four-hour event represented the different mixtures...

Students fill the seat of the Pfleeger Concert hall to watch the Rowan's marching band put on by students. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Music Shadow Day: High school students get a glimpse of life as a college music major at Rowan

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 6, high school students from across the region gathered in Wilson Hall for the first-ever Music Shadow Day. Hosted by the College of Performing Arts, students interested in pursuing a...

SGA members host a conversation to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues on Rowan's campus. - Intern / Maryela Gallardo

BIPOC organizations come together to discuss DEI-related topics at SGA “Day of Conversation”

Maryela Gallardo November 8, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Rowan University hosted the Second Annual “Day of Conversation” where students expressed their thoughts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues...

The Whit Staff believes that Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Editorial: Rowan needs to host a Halloween parade

The Whit Staff October 25, 2023

In elementary school, Halloween was exciting. Every Halloween, we packed our costumes into our backpacks, or maybe you wore yours to school, happily awaiting the annual parade. We were given the chance...

Tenors and Basses practice during one of their multiple rehearsals in Pfleeger Concert Hall. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Rowan Music Department hosts annual Tenor/Bass Festival

Sarah Shockey October 25, 2023

On Oct. 18, 650 high school students gathered in Pfleeger Concert Hall for the annual Tenor & Bass Festival. An event that first kicked off at Rowan in 2008 welcomes tenors and basses from across...

Dr. Trkov (left) is depicted at the lab working on a soft robot, the robotics project was led by Dr. Xue and Dr. Trkov. - Contributor / Kevin Monko

RU introduces soft robotics

Maryela Gallardo October 18, 2023

Students at Rowan University who are interested in the world of robotics have a new opportunity to take a set of courses that dive into this topic. A new project led by the Assistant Professor of...

Students created the Star of David out of candles over the Rowan torch seal in support of the lives that have been lost to acts of terrorism. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan students attend rally to support those in Israel

Gianna Malgieri and Brendan Cohen October 11, 2023

As a reaction to Saturday’s attack on scores of Israeli civilians near the Gaza Strip by the terrorist group Hamas, Rowan's chapter of Chabad, a world-renowned Jewish organization, created a “rally...

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