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"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...

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,...

This week, Elizabeth Jasek discusses her hope for this Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, following widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: COVID-19 is Not Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner

Elizabeth Jasek November 10, 2021

The table was set for seven. Although it typically held 15 place settings, only four of us were eating Thanksgiving dinner last year together. The food was still delicious and filling, but the holiday...

Rowan University's growing campus life introduces new problems for the residents of Glassboro - Editor-in-Chief/Miguel Martinez

The Dark Side of Rowan’s Rapid Growth

Letter to the Editor December 4, 2019

Submitted by Delia Baer, Rowan University student Glassboro has always made me think about Thanksgiving. I think about the leaves falling, covering the stepping stone pathway leading up to the...

Image by Tori Balik

Every Whit Way: Episode 7 – Our Thanksgiving Special

The Whit Staff November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving is this week so it’s only appropriate that the Every Whit Way crew dive into the history of the holiday and it’s place in the American mind set. From the famous Pilgrim-Native American...

Yobb: It’s “Black Friday” not “Black Thursday”

Chris Yobb November 21, 2017

About five years ago my cousin invited me out for my first “Black Friday Experience.” I watched her flip through big box store circulars at the end of the dinner table and wondered what all the fuss...

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