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Retamar discusses how celebrities can influence cancel culture. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: When will celebrities say that enough is enough?

Tatiana Retamar April 6, 2023

Cancel culture is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure." In layman's terms, it’s when...

Logo for the new student-run pop culture magazine, Halftone. / Photo via halftonemag.com

Pop Culture Magazine “Halftone” Aims to Provide Thought-Provoking, Student-Created Content

Leah Gallagher April 27, 2022

If you have been looking for the skinny on pop culture, look no further. Rowan students have introduced new arts and entertainment magazine, Halftone, that is meant to give a unique perspective and voice...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw discusses her feelings about unplugging from social media. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: We Should Take More Social Media Breaks

Jennifer McGraw March 28, 2022

In today’s social media world, it almost feels like taking care of yourself goes against “community guidelines.”  Or so I thought when I was blocked from my Instagram account after unfollowing...

Lil Nas X freely expresses his sexuality on his debut album, "Montero" / Photo via nytimes.com

How Lil Nas X Became an LGBTQ Icon

Luke Garcia October 13, 2021

So far in his young career, Lil Nas X has had to continuously navigate through a jungle of hatred, bigotry and discrimination.  Ever since his monumental breakout song “Old Town Road” brought...

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Editorial: PETA’s animal-friendly phrases are dumb

The Whit Staff December 5, 2018

In a recent social media campaign, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) suggested that individuals replace their everyday “anti-animal” euphemisms with more animal-friendly phrases....

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Editorial: We’re all in an echo chamber

The Whit Staff September 19, 2018

It’s no big surprise that bias is a part of life. We all filter life through the body, brain and eyes we’re trapped (or privileged, for the optimists) within. The elements we allow into our little...

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Heller: Twitter had every right to ban Alex Jones

Alexander Heller September 19, 2018

Over the spring into summer, social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter have been facing a public relations nightmare. They've faced backlash toward how their platforms influence the public’s mindset,...

Rowan Artist in Residence Jay Walker sheds light on his gallery “Archetype”

Dylan Maslowski January 26, 2017

Some would typically imagine tape as a fast and efficient way to mend what's been broken. However, with a seemingly mundane tool, Philadelphia-based artist Jay Walker is able to create works of art in...

Editorial: Proper discourse is key in times of division

The Whit Staff December 1, 2016

Last week, Rowan University President Ali Houshmand sent an email to students reminding them that in the wake of the surprising 2016 presidential election results, their debates and discussions should...

Rowan SUP’s fifth annual Laugh Off laughs in the face of midterms

Ellie Leick November 2, 2016

Students had the opportunity to perform original stand-up this Tuesday in the Chamberlain Student Center Pit at the fifth annual Laugh Off Comedy Competition run by Student University Programmers (SUP). Fourteen...

RAH’s Zombie Casino Night haunts Rowan’s Student Center Pit

Cierra Lewis November 2, 2016

The crowd was dead, well perhaps undead for one of this past weekend's Rowan After Hours (RAH) events in conjunction with their "RAHloween Weekend," which strove to get students in the Halloween spirit.  Friday...

Rowan Percussion Ensemble blends music and cinema with “Nosferatu”

Joseph Gramigna November 1, 2016

Creepy but intriguing music filled Pfleeger Concert Hall this past Sunday night as the Rowan University Percussion Ensemble presented a performance of the original “Nosferatu” score. The music accompanied...

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