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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...

Due to COVID-19, significant changes have been made for everyday operations to adhere to safety guidelines. This week's editorial explores how these changes have impacted The Whit's reporting, and how they have impacted us as reporters. - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Editorial: The Impact of COVID-19 on Our Reporting — Now and in the Future

The Whit Staff March 3, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit nearly a year ago, everything came to a full and sudden stop, with the exception of essential services. As we learned more about the virus, businesses and other establishments...

This is where the magic happens. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

The Whit at Rowan: an Inside Look

Alex Rossen February 17, 2021

Every Wednesday evening, our team of editors is hard at work to make sure each weekly issue is the best it can be. Here's an inside look at another day in the office for Rowan's official campus newspaper! This...

The Campbell Library at Rowan University. The role of a copy editor is to make sure that an article is clear and concise before it is published. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez

An Inside Look at Working for The Whit

Vee Concepcion November 18, 2020

During my time copy editing for The Whit, I’ve learned much about the process of curating a newspaper and the steps taken to get correct news online and in print.  In particular, I’ve learned...

A copy of The Whit sits on a stack of newspapers. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Editorial: Even with coronavirus shutdowns, The Whit won’t quit

The Whit Staff March 11, 2020

While Rowan's spring break has been extended another week, make no mistake: The Whit will continue to publish both online and in a physical print issue during that week. This decision was made for...

Journalists use many tools for the trade, including their time and energy. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Guglietti: The Whit Misconceptions

Kristin Guglietti February 26, 2020

The Whit is always looking for more students to join our team whether it comes to writing articles, taking photos and shooting video. If you’re a reader, chances are you’re also a writer. Since...

A copy of The Whit sits on a stack of newspapers. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

The Whit wins Outstanding Campus Media Award

Kristin Guglietti February 26, 2020

The Whit recently won Outstanding Campus Media from NJ News Commons Excellence in Local News Awards. "The award goes to a student journalist or campus news organization whose reporting efforts had a demonstrable...

Weekly Recap 11/05

Weekly Recap 11/05

The Whit Staff November 7, 2019

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