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Since the announcement of these new smoke-free policies, signs like this one outside Engineering Hall have been placed on buildings around campus. - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Rowan University will become smoke-free beginning January 2024

Sarah Shockey October 10, 2023

On Oct. 4, students received an extra edition to their daily Rowan announcer email containing a major announcement: the university would no longer allow tobacco products on campus. The announcer was...

VP of Student Life Kevin Koett explains Extra Rowan Announcer from Sept. 24

Abigail Twiford October 4, 2023

Rowan broke news of the death of a student in the afternoon of Sept. 24 through an Extra Rowan Announcer signed by President Ali Houshmand.  “I am deeply saddened to announce that a resident...

“Don’t be hard on yourself,” said Damiri. “It is a hard road coming to a group or just even talking about it is the first step and I commend everyone who has the guts to do it, because it’s a very vulnerable aspect to talk about." - Contributor / Khansa Samreen

Wellness Center hosts smoking support group to help students reduce or quit nicotine usage

Khansa Samreen October 4, 2023

The Student Wellness Center has started a new program called Breathe Easy Smoking Cessation Support Group. It is open to students, faculty, and staff who are looking to make a change in their tobacco...

There are plenty of times throughout the year that messages are sent out where information regarding an event, such as this most recent student death, is kept to a minimum. - Photo via Rowan Email

Editorial: After death at Holly Pointe, students left with more questions than answers

The Whit Staff September 27, 2023

When an extra edition of the Rowan Daily Mail went out to students announcing the death of one of the university’s students on the afternoon of Sept. 24, students across campus were left with many questions...

Rowan's Wellness Center and REC Center collaborate with wellness initiatives. Photo via Rowan

Rowan Wellness Center and REC work together to help students thrive physically and mentally

Jared Mattio September 20, 2023

Rowan University offers a number of health and wellness programs that offer support to students and staff. In an effort to enhance these programs, the Recreation Center (REC) and the Wellness Center will...

The Board of Trustees met on Sept. 13, where they announced the Salva family donation, the Whit Centennial and new Wellness Center initiatives. - Staff writer / Braijon Williams

Board of Trustees discusses new Virtua School of Health Professions name, Wellness Center goals, and the Whit Centennial

Braijon Williams September 20, 2023

On Sept. 13th, the Board of Trustees had their inaugural Fall semester meeting where they announced student Yuval Saar as their new alternate student trustee, introduced new programs for the Wellness...

The graphic and QR code were provided by Uwill and were combined by The Whit. - Photo via Uwill

Free, unlimited mental health counseling comes to RU with Uwill

Madison Miller September 13, 2023

Mental health is one of the most important things to a college student, as it has the potential to affect grades, relationships, and one’s emotional well-being. This past July, Rowan along with 44 New...

The Wellness Center offers a host of resources including individual and group counseling, reporting resources, ER transportation for evidence collection, Famcare and medications for STI and pregnancy prevention. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Rowan navigates college “Red Zone” after sexual assault on campus

Abigail Twiford September 13, 2023

What is Rowan doing to navigate sexual assault during the Red Zone period? Within the first week of the fall semester of 2023, a timely warning from Rowan’s Department of Public Safety was issued...

This Letter to the Editor responds to a previous article titled "Letter to the Editor: Rowan did not punish the student who spiked my drink." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Letter to the Editor: Solidarity during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Letter to the Editor April 12, 2023

Editor's Note: Please be aware that this article contains a realistic depiction of sexual assault and the traumas survivors face afterward. To the person behind the Rowan Alert we received late at...

Students gather inside of Chamberlain Student Center for the Take Back the Night event. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Twiford: The importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and university events

Abigail Twiford April 12, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the impacts of sexual abuse on victims and survivors, aid in prevention and support those who have experienced these...

From left to right, Alexia Jovanovic, Alexa Delgado and Kathleen Ramos, the Healthy Campus Initiative interns tabling at the event. - News Intern / Abigail Twiford

Rowan hosts Take Back the Night to raise awareness about sexual assault

Abigail Twiford April 12, 2023

Survivors of sexual assault amplified their voices on April 4 at "Take Back the Night," hosted by the Office of Healthy Campus Initiatives (HCI). The event, which Rowan has hosted for the past several...

Rowan students lined up in front of Bunce Hall lit up in rainbow. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s “Pride Fest” kicks off early pride month celebrations

Elena Laughton April 5, 2023

With Pride Month around the corner in June, Rowan University kicked off its celebrations a bit early since most students will be off-campus during the month of June. Rowan's "Gaypril" began at Bunce Green...

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