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Paige Britt

Paige Britt, Writer

My name is Paige Britt and I’m a senior at Rowan University majoring in journalism. I am also Features Editor for The Whit, Rowan’s newspaper. I am passionate about reporting on addiction, small business, solutions, and people focused stories. In my free time I shamelessly watch reality TV and read romance novels.



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The Deptford Mall in Deptford, N.J., is fully decked out for the holiday season. (Paige Britt)

I’m dreaming of a sustainable christmas

Paige Britt, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
As the holidays approach, people fill real and virtual shopping carts with gifts, decorations, and enough food to feed a small village. But many of these items will have a short life and contribute to ever-growing waste piles and pollution.
The Cape May Lighthouse overlooking the water. Photo courtesy of Rae Griffiths

South Jersey Highlights: Cape May Point Science Center

Paige Britt, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

What was once a luxury hotel in the late 1800s and a summer retreat for Philadelphia nuns is now the Cape May Point Science Center. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia used the building...

Reusable bags were promoted as a sustainable way to shop for food, although experts now say some can actually cause more harm than good. (Paige Britt)

Food shopping the sustainable way

Paige Britt, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
More than two years after New Jersey banned single use plastic bags in retail and grocery stores, research shows that reusable bags present their own environmental challenges.
Upcycling clothes is an excellent way to reduce waste and refresh your wardrobe. (Paige Britt)

DIY: Upcycling clothing

Paige Britt, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
With a bit of creativity and effort, one can be fashionable and environmentally conscious.
Students learn about career opportunities in environmental communications

Students learn about career opportunities in environmental communications

Paige Britt, The Whit Staff • April 3, 2024

Virginia Schutte and Andrew S. Lewis spoke at Rowan University about careers in science communications and environmental journalism to students. Virginia Schutte is a science media specialist and principal...

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