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Ahmir Johnson competes in the long jump. Johnson broke a 32-year school record in the event - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Ahmir Johnson breaks 32-year-old school record for Rowan men’s indoor track & field

Michael Doctorovitz February 1, 2023

It was another impressive weekend for the Rowan indoor men’s track & field team, especially for senior Ahmir Johnson and the 4x400 meter relay team consisting of Amara Conte, Evan Corcoran, Nana...

Alumus Adam Dvorin discusses his emotions towards student journalism. - Editor-in-Chief / Berry Andres

Letter to the Editor: I am Wowed by What I see

Letter to the Editor October 11, 2022

Hello all, I am a graduate from the days when the institution was known as "Glassboro State College." In February, I returned to Glassboro to work at the High Street-based public relations firm,...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw says farewell to fellow graduating colleagues and two organizations that felt like home in her final edition of "Her PROFspective." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Her PROFspective: Thank You

Jennifer McGraw April 27, 2022

I’ve been putting off writing this over the last few weeks, but I know it has to get written eventually. In about two short weeks, I will be graduating from Rowan University with my bachelor’s...

This week's editorial discusses the importance of getting involved and making connections in college. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Editorial: Getting Involved as a Student Prepares you as a Professional

The Whit Staff March 30, 2022

The profession you hope to be in the future starts with the student you are right now.  College students juggle quite a bit, from their course work to extracurriculars, to jobs and social life....

From left to right: Joey Nicolo, Brianna Mac Kay, and Matt Green. All three will be The Whit's Blue Coats interns for the 2021-2022 season. - Photo / Dillon Siddiqi

Introducing The Whit’s Delaware Blue Coats Section

Brianna Mac Kay November 5, 2021

Earlier this semester, Rowan University announced that its partnership with the NBA G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats, would be expanding. One of the main parts of this expansion is that The Whit...

Senior Writing Arts and Emergency Management dual major Maranda Jo Shinn discusses her passion for writing. - Photo / Maranda Jo Shinn

Senior Spotlight: Maranda Jo Shinn, Class of 2022

Jennifer McGraw October 27, 2021

 “Be authentically you.”      That’s what Rowan senior, Maranda Jo Shinn, has to say as her biggest piece of advice for underclassmen to succeed.      Shinn...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw says farewell to fellow graduating colleagues and two organizations that felt like home in her final edition of "Her PROFspective." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Her PROFspective: Experiencing Rowan University for the First Time

Jennifer McGraw September 8, 2021

“Hello! My name is Jennifer McGraw (she/her). I am a rising senior going for my Bachelor’s in Public Relations with a double minor in Sports Communication and Media and Journalism. Currently, I’m...

The annual Clery report found that crime decreased from 2019 to 2020.  - File Photo / Amanda Palma

McGraw: From Classes to Clubs to the Honors College, A Reflection of My Year at Rowan as a Transfer Student

Jennifer McGraw April 28, 2021

I want to preface this reflection piece by saying this is my personal experience upon transferring to Rowan University — especially during COVID-19. There are so many experiences I am thankful for and...

This is the last issue of The Whit that will be fully created by the 2020-21 editorial staff. The editorial this week evaluates the impact the outgoing staff has had on the paper. - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Editorial: A Goodbye From The Whit’s 2020-21 Editors

The Whit Staff April 21, 2021

Last week, The Whit conducted its annual elections, which resulted in the promotion of several editors to higher positions and writers to positions on the editorial staff, as well as the re-appointment...

Managing Editor Tara Lonsdorf shares anecdotes about times Rowan University staff have treated The Whit with hostility over minor mistakes. She also writes about how her relationship with this kind of unconstructive criticism has changed over the past four years. - Multimedia Editor / Alexander Rossen

Lonsdorf: Discussing Hostility I’ve Faced From Rowan University Staff as a Student Journalist

Tara Lonsdorf April 14, 2021

One of my first conflicts as a Whit editor occurred when a staff member of a cultural organization called The Whit “disgusting” for not having sent a reporter to cover one of her events. She, a...

The Whit's editorial staff will now have the option to receive internship credit starting in the fall semester. This is a direct result of a recently published editorial about Whit compensation. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

The Whit Will Offer Internship Credit to Editors

Kalie VanDewater March 23, 2021

A decision to give Whit editors internship credit for their work on the paper was finalized this week by faculty of the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts (CCCA) and the Office of...

As long as The Whit Staff can remember, Rowan University has not publicly supported our work. We believe this should change, and outline why in this week's editorial. - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Editorial: Why Rowan Should Publicly Support Our Award-Winning Newspaper

The Whit Staff March 17, 2021

It’s no question at this point that The Whit does exemplary work. We’ve won awards for our work; we’ve been linked to by the New York Times; we conduct investigations to bring important topics to...

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