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This is one of the vehicles with Wags Wheels decals that delivers Rowan students to various destinations. - Photo / Dillion Wagner

From friendly favor to student tech startup, rideshare service Wags Wheels will launch Rowan-only app

Madison Miller February 1, 2023

Popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft can be useful for college students that may not have a ride home from a party, or from class on a rainy day; but, what if there was a service that existed...

Water pours from the ceiling of Chestnut Hall's laundry room. - Photo / Anonymous Post on Reddit.com

Pipe burst in Chestnut Hall laundry room brings attention to health issues in dorms

Connor Brown November 30, 2022

On Nov. 12, an anonymous video post was made to Rowan University's subreddit showing water pipes that had burst and were soaking the laundry room floors in Chestnut Hall, leaving a stench of feces and...

Karina Colon hosts Pop Flavor for Rowan Radio Thursdays at 6 p.m. - Photo / Nick Iadonisi

“It’s About Time”: Rowan Radio Wins 2022 Pinnacle Award “Four-Year Radio Station of the Year”

Madison Miller November 9, 2022

Nestled just next to the King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall, 89.7 WGLS-FM, otherwise known as Rowan Radio, is bustling daily with music, podcasting, and news shows by Rowan students. This year, the station...

RTN’s sports team live-streamed Rowan Mens Hockey’s home opener on Sept. 23. - Photo via Rowan Television Network

Rowan RTN Provides TV and Film Students With Real-World Experience

Chelsea Valcourt October 12, 2022

Rowan's Radio, Television & Film program has produced Emmy-award-winning professionals and successful, freelancing content creators through its vigorous curriculum and ability to provide students...

One of the entrances of Holly Pointe Commons. Staff Writer / Elena Laughton

Holly Pointe Commons: When one Door Closes, Another one Opens

Elena Laughton September 28, 2022

In recent weeks, there has been a recurring issue of non-Rowan students getting into Holly Pointe Commons and disrupting the students who live there. With back-to-back incidents, it may be time to ask,...

Construction Begins On Rowan's $30 Million Renovation of the Chamberlain Student Center

Construction Begins On Rowan’s $30 Million Renovation of the Chamberlain Student Center

Lee Kotzen September 14, 2022

Rowan University's renovation of the Chamberlain Student Center began after classes ended in 2022, and is set to be completed by the 2023 Fall Semester. The plans for the new student center include increased...

Arts & Entertainment Editor Luke Garcia shares his thoughts on the importance of reviewing professors. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Garcia: Hold Your Professors Accountable

Luke Garcia April 3, 2022

The internet uses its miraculous powers to make our lives easier in a multitude of ways. When it comes to school, the internet can be your best friend in desperate times of need. From Chegg, to Quizlet,...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek shares how implementing healthy habits into her daily routine has made her a happier and healthier version of herself. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: Healthy Habits and Becoming the Best Version of Myself

Elizabeth Jasek February 8, 2022

The transition to college life can be stressful and terrifying. Oftentimes, we forget to take care of ourselves and do the little things that we enjoy. COVID-19 was another transition during college that...

Ryan Thiel and Raymond Wos Jr. during the open forum held at the SGA senate meeting Monday night. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Op-ed: Dear SGA, Dean of Students, Higher Administrators & Board of Trustees…

Raymond Wos Jr. November 10, 2021

Editors Note: The following is an op-ed submitted by Raymond Wos, Jr., Student Government Association senator-at-large and vice-chair and member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and does...

This week's editorial discusses frustrations surrounding the purchase of parking permits at Rowan University. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: Students Shouldn’t be Paying for Parking

The Whit Staff October 20, 2021

Whether you’re commuting 15 minutes down the road or an hour out of state, we all know how the story goes: there is, inevitably, never a parking spot – in any lot – to reward your travels. Yet many...

Rowan University President Ali Houshmand checks on a batch of Ali’s Nasty, one of Houshmand's Hazardous Hot Sauce flavors. The hot sauce helps raise money for Rowan student scholarships. - Photo via Rowan.edu

How Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce Helps Students in Need

Chloe Senatore March 9, 2021

Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce is not just a tongue-twister or your average condiment.  Rowan University President Ali Houshmand’s bottled hot sauce is one of his innovative projects that...

Rowan hopes to go back to in-person events and activities soon. - File Photo

Struggles Student Journalists Face While Reporting on Rowan Events and Activities

Mohammed Fuad October 7, 2020

For the past month, Rowan events, classes and internships have moved to virtual except for a few outliers. Even homecoming, which is usually a week for Rowan students, faculty and alumni to gather around...

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