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Rowan Department of Theater puts on "Head Over Heels" musical. - Arts and Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Head Over Heels: A Celebration of Queer Identities and Empowerment

Al Harmon April 12, 2023

Last weekend, the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a rendition of the musical "Head Over Heels." Christopher Roche, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, directed the...

Beauty in Distress showcases Black designers with annual fashion show. - Staff Writer / Joshua Ayers

Beauty in Distress: showcasing Black designers & performers with Annual Fashion Show at Rowan

Joshua Ayers April 12, 2023

On Friday, April 7, the Business Hall was the host for the Annual Fashion Show presented by Beauty in Distress, with this year’s theme being “Game of Threads.” Organizations such as the Love...

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Why vintage band t-shirts are so popular — and expensive

Amber Bertino April 6, 2023

This past Sunday, April 2, I went to the annual Punk Rock Flea Market in Philadelphia for the first time. The event space of the 23rd Street Armory, a historic stone building that resembles a castle,...

The 9th annual RTF Media Fest was held on March 31 and April 1. - Photo via The Department of Radio, TV, Film

9th annual RTF Media Fest celebrates student projects

Lee Kotzen April 6, 2023

Wedged somewhere between the glitz and glam of the Golden Globes and the modesty of a high school talent show sits the RTF Media Fest, which took place on Friday, March 31, in Bozorth Hall. The award...

Eric Krassow released his senior capstone song "Shine On" on Tuesday, March 28. - Photo via Eric Krassow

Eric Krassow mixes rock genre with emotional themes in new single “Shine On”

Al Harmon April 5, 2023

Musician Eric Krassow from Monroeville has dropped his newest track, "Shine On." Krassow is a senior music industry major with concentrations in music technology and music business. He has been playing...

Red Lightning was one of three bands to play The Fun House's March 31 show. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

The Fun House hosts spirited metal concert

Al Harmon April 5, 2023

The Fun House goes beyond simply being a basement concert venue as the group encourages and fosters creativity and expression. Since their first show in June of 2021, the venue has given bands of many...

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Will The Cure help heal the ticketing industry?

Amber Bertino April 3, 2023

Anyone who has tried to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster understands that it’s a broken system. If you have the luck of getting through to purchasing tickets without a technical issue or waiting...

Submissions for the Rowan University StartUp’s Exhibition/Art Sale will be available until April 4. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

How to Submit for Rowan University StartUp’s Exhibition

Nigel Pala March 30, 2023

For disposable camera photographers, trained digital portrait photographers and every camera operator in between, now is your time to shine. The Rowan University Photography program is calling on students...

From “Avatar: The Way of Water.” - Photo via Dylan Field at Lightstorm

Prof. Tara Bennett discusses her newest book “The Art of Avatar: The Way of The Water”

Maryela Gallardo March 30, 2023

College students navigating their stressful lives often think about where their degree will take them, but one may not realize just how different life will be after they graduate from college. This...

The band Beekeeper performing at the RALT x Tune Lagoon basement concert. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

RALT and Tune Lagoon co-host basement concert show for various New Jersey bands

Al Harmon March 29, 2023

On March 24, Tune Lagoon hosted a basement concert that featured three bands from different parts of New Jersey. The venue is known for hosting talented artists and bands, making for an intimate and unique...

Rowan Music Group held an album release party for Mir Fontane's "Clowns Don't Cry." - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan Music Group hosts Mir Fontane’s album release party for “Clowns Don’t Cry”

Al Harmon March 29, 2023

At the Landmark Americana on Wednesday, March 22, the Rowan Music Group presented an album release concert for Mir Fontane. DJ ALOS, Woods the Mighty, Yung H, Wiseboy Jeremy, and Royal-T all gave special...

10 actors joined to present 15 neo-futurist plays in just 30 minutes. - Staff Photographer / Grace Fox

15 plays in just 30 minutes: Maria Dixon directs shortened version of “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”

Elena Laughton March 22, 2023

How many plays can fit into a half hour? Most would say barely half of a play could take place in such a short window. Maria Dixon, a senior theater major with a concentration in acting, might say 15.  Dixon...

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