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"There are no more snatching items from people since online shopping has become a hit." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Holiday sales bring blessings and burdens

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As we all know it’s almost that time of year again. Where everyone is rushing to go shopping for gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, these holidays have changed so much throughout the decades,...

"Rowan’s devotion to remain sustainable trickles down to the physical grounds on campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sustainability efforts at Rowan University

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a tagline here at Rowan University, it's an emerging topic that affects both students and faculty on and off campus. From faculty-led examination and analysis to student-led...

"As college students, we can’t spend hundreds of dollars on bespoke and fancy clothing or items." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Schweiger: Ditch the trend trap

Gavin Schweiger, Photo Editor November 13, 2024

TikTok is the latest platform that spawns countless viral products that many of us have seen or bought ourselves.  I remember the Hydro Flask trend a few years ago, and the Stanley trend earlier this...

"I’ve personally heard that during the Halloween weekend at Rowan, there are so many kids roaming around and that many would party throughout the whole weekend until Saturday night." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: Be less scary and more sustainable this Halloween

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

It’s spooky season where people can dress up as silly, or as scary as they want. Halloween is a majorly celebrated holiday, statistics show that over 73.1 million people in the U.S. celebrate it. Almost...

Fisher with other students in Japan for the study abroad trip in Spring of 2023. - Photo via Riley Fisher

Destination Denmark: Rowan’s new study abroad program

Beth Cimaglia February 14, 2024

Rowan University’s latest study abroad program is here and this time it's in Denmark. For years, the university has encouraged students to apply to study abroad in the hopes of offering students...

Students explore a virtual world while seated at desks in an immersive learning center pod at Arizona State University. Photo provided courtesy of Arizona State University. - Photo via Rowan University press release

Come put your VR Goggles on for class

Gianna Malgieri September 27, 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) goggles are in your future here at Rowan. Rowan University sent out a press release that announced the “collaborating with Dreamscape Learn and Arizona State University (ASU)...

Innovation and creativity blossom in Business Hall during the 2023 New Venture Expo and stART up Gallery

Madison Miller April 26, 2023

Students across all majors brought their ideas and entrepreneurial skills to this year’s 2023 New Venture Expo and stART up Gallery on Friday, April 21 in the Business Hall. This took place just before...

Left to right: Dr. Garett Broad, Dr. Jordan Howell, Aarushi Gupta and Jess Luptiz discuss how they contribute to making the campus more environmentally sustainable. - Photo / Maryela Gallardo

Rowan Thrive hosts sustainability panel and discusses campus changes

Maryela Gallardo April 19, 2023

The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park will be New Jersey’s largest public building with a net zero facility, meaning the building will use clean, renewable resources to create energy. The goal for...

Kevin Hack 25’ ECE Major (left) Aidan Sharpe ‘25 ECE Major (right). - Photo / Jake Kravetz

Halloween-themed 8th Annual ProfHacks Hackathon provides fun real-world experiences

Jake Kravetz March 1, 2023

Streamers and decorations brought life to the typically mundane Engineering Hall last weekend as Rowan University hosted its eighth annual ProfHacks Hackathon. However, this time around, the event had...

The sustainability development goals lab event was held at Rowan University on Feb. 17, 2023. - Photo / Amanda Bingham for South Jersey Climate News

Rowan event explores global sustainability goals – and what they mean locally and on campus

Amanda Bingham February 22, 2023

Rowan University students and faculty gathered for a day-long workshop to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to inspire the best environmental practices...

Features editor Jennifer McGraw discusses the importance of recycling in the Glassboro community. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: Help Create a Greener Glassboro

Jennifer McGraw November 17, 2021

The Glassboro Highway Department is a community outreach organization that serves the small, college town of Glassboro. The purpose of the highway department is to “ensure Glassboro’s streets, sidewalks...

Linda Walczak, the landscape architect for Rowan University, spoke about the various projects that make up Rowan's Stormwater Management and Landscape Master Plan. - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Rowan’s Stormwater Management and Greenway Master Plans Could Transform the Campus in the Future

Corey Rothauser April 14, 2021

This article is part of the “Rowan University of the Future” series, where The Whit highlights areas of growth in Rowan's long-term plan. Linda Walczak, the landscape architect for Rowan University,...

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