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"Rowan currently does not offer any family-friendly on-campus housing. This makes it more difficult for students with children to obtain their degrees from Rowan. " -  Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Editorial: RU needs family-friendly on-campus housing

The Whit Staff November 15, 2023

With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Whit wants to reflect on what the university does to create a family-friendly environment on campus. The campus has a great number of resources for students...

"Adopt a Family" provides an opportunity for Thanksgiving dinner to be available and accessible to food insecure families. Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

The SHOP’s “Adopt-a-Family” puts food on the Thanksgiving table

Sarah Shockey November 15, 2023

The Shop’s “Adopt-a-Family” program works to provide students with proper Thanksgiving meals. In the spirit of the holiday season, The SHOP, Rowan’s on-campus food pantry and resource center,...

"Coming in with the silver medal is the holy grail and staple of all Thanksgiving dishes, Turkey." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Seratore: Ranking Thanksgiving food as a picky eater

Aiden Seratore November 15, 2023

Let me just start off by saying Thanksgiving is one of the greatest holidays ever, from the food to football (go Commanders), you really just can’t get much better vibes from a holiday. Both of my parents...

Whit staff members pose for a photo with Professor Nick DiUlio during a homecoming event. This is what I am thankful for. - Photo via Sylent Michaels

Michaels: Thankful for college

Sylent Lee Michaels November 15, 2023

Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate how lucky you are to have the opportunities to learn every day at your college, to often be taught by renowned professionals in your field of study?  Unlike...

Britt's most recent purge of old items. -Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Black Friday overconsumption

Paige Britt November 15, 2023

I love spending money. It is one of my favorite things to do. I fight urges to go shopping and buy clothes I don’t need. I’ve been through the trends of Amazon and Shein, scrolling through hauls worth...

"It feels like everyone forgets what holiday is on Nov. 23." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Williams: Halloween straight to Christmas; we’re forgetting to give thanks

Braijon Williams November 8, 2023

It was like clockwork. When the clock struck midnight and it was officially Nov. 1st, Halloween went out the door and it was like a switch flipped in everyone’s brain around the country that Halloween...

On Nov. 21, 2022, Britt gathered with her coworkers for a friends-giving celebration before the chaos would ensue that year. - Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Give thanks to restaurant workers this Thanksgiving season

Paige Britt November 8, 2023

This will be my third year spending Thanksgiving with an apron on, all black, and nothing but Red Bull in my system. Spending Thanksgiving waiting tables has become my own personal tradition of the holiday...

Logo for Diehlman at Halftime column. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Diehlman at Halftime: An NBA column

Larry Diehlman December 1, 2022

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! Somehow, Christmas is already around the corner. With the NFL hogging the Thanksgiving games every year, the NBA loves to hog the Christmas slate. But, we’ll...

Thanksgiving food donations in a box prepared for distribution to a family in need. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

How to find Thanksgiving dinner around Rowan’s campus

Abigail Twiford November 16, 2022

More than 34 million people in the US are food insecure, according to Feeding America. This number does not exclude Rowan students and with Thanksgiving on Nov. 24, many of these students will be looking...

Michaels discusses the importance of appreciating those close to you. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Michaels: Take a moment to share your appreciation for loved ones this Thanksgiving

Sylent Lee Michaels November 9, 2022

As Thanksgiving rounds the corner, it gives the reminder to be thankful for all you have. It is time to take these moments to appreciate those in your life who are important to you.  Over this...

Thanksgiving is next Thursday, and in this editorial, The Whit Staff talks about food insecurity in New Jersey and on campus. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: Giving Back This Thanksgiving

The Whit Staff November 17, 2021

The season of thanks is finally here. What’s different about this Thanksgiving? Well, for many people, they’ll be able to celebrate with more of their loved ones this year than in 2020. Last Thanksgiving,...

Rowan University's Office of Volunteerism and Community Engagement collected enough food to feed 140 families for the Adopt A Family food drive in 2020. Photo via Rowanblog.com

Rowan Office of Volunteerism Hosts a Thanksgiving Food Drive

Abdul Barrie November 15, 2021

Rowan University's Office of Volunteerism & Community Engagement is holding an "Adopt A Family" Thanksgiving food drive. With families still struggling due to economic hardship caused by the pandemic,...

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