Published annually, The Rock is the official magazine of Whittier College. With a subscriber readership of approximately 17,000, the magazine serves as the primary conduit for information about the College’s programs, people, and activities.
Regular departments include:
- President’s Corner: Editorial on life at Whittier College.
- Around the Rock: This section features Campus News (briefs), Faculty Files (travels, publishing, honors, and submitted articles), and Society Pages (updates from Whittier’s 10 fraternities and sororities).
- Athletics: This section offers seasonal wraps, interviews with athletes or coaches, and other business and updates from Whittier Athletics.
- Features: Typically includes in-depth articles, alumni profiles, or special coverage of an event.
- Advancing Whittier: Offers an update on gifts to the College, financial news, and other updates from the Office of Advancement.
- Class Notes: This section features class notes from decades of Poets.
- Senior Highlight: A photo-profile of a graduating senior, this department introduces some of the newest members of the Alumni Association, highlighting student accomplishments and sharing favorite memories.