EDITORIAL: Blue lights on campus a problem

Mar 10, 2010 No Comments by The Whit Editorial Staff

The blue lights around campus are a precaution put in place to keep students safe while walking at night, yet the blue emergency lights can not really do their job if they are broken and covered with “out of order” tape. After the anniversary of Donnie Farrell’s death this past October, Rowan University administration said [...]

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SGA hosts “Rowan Remembers”

Nov 18, 2009 No Comments by Ismaa Viqar

Everyone walked silently, each with a lit candle in one hand and carnations in the other. They walked past the Campbell library and stopped in front of the lawn area and cater-cornered to the 9/11 memorial in front of Savitz Hall. A new October glory red maple tree was resting there, not yet planted, with [...]

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Lacrosse tournament honors Donnie Farrell

Nov 11, 2009 No Comments by MattShanley

There’s something to be said about the strength and camaraderie felt between teammates. Throughout all the practices, games and road trips, a team may develop a connection similar to family. For the members of Rowan’s club lacrosse team, that family was rocked by tragedy two years ago when teammate Donnie Farrell was killed after being [...]

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Farrell family sues three Rowan University students

Apr 29, 2009 No Comments by Kaitlyn Anness

The family of Donald “Donnie” Farrell III is suing three Rowan University students over an alleged assault that occurred six months before his death. Farrell died during his sophomore year after being attacked, robbed and beaten on Oct. 27, 2007. The lawsuit involves an unrelated incident that happened on April 20, 2007. Named in the [...]

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