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"For many cultures cherry blossoms are of great importance, as they hold various symbolic meanings, especially for the country of Japan." - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

Spring Festival celebrates new seasons with cherry blossoms and cultural dishes

Maryela Gallardo April 3, 2024

The spring season has approached and with it comes days of rain, and warmer temperatures, but more importantly, cherry blossoms will bloom throughout this time. For many cultures cherry blossoms are of...

Erwin Wambi and Atefeh Hamedi hold up transgender pride flags. - Contributor / Isabella Shainline

Transgender Day of Visibility raises discussion on trans recognition within the community

Isabella Shainline April 3, 2024

Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized annually on March 31, is a day to celebrate and honor transgender people and bring awareness to triumphs and struggles within the trans community. The day of...

Panelists discuss the question on the screen, "Why do men and women have such a hard time communicating?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

MOCA hosts Middle Ground event: Exploring complexities of black relationships

Al Harmon April 3, 2024

To promote understanding and debate, Rowan University's Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) held the Middle Ground event on March 28 at Prof's Place in the Chamberlain Student Center. The event was inspired...

The Rowan Muslim Student Association's e-board. - Photo via Omair Hashmi

Ramadan at Rowan: Balancing college and religious obligations

Paige Britt March 27, 2024

Ramadan is a month-long holy celebration in Islam that includes fasting and praying in order to feel closer to God and practice self-control and gratitude. In the Islamic calendar, which is based on a...

Sister Stacie Gagnon poses for a photo along side fellow Catholic sisters. - Photo via Sistersfmihm.org

Convent of Catholic sisters neighbors Rowan’s campus

Abigail Twiford March 27, 2024

On Ellis Street, across the street from the Rowan-owned parking lot and just down the street from buildings that house classrooms that hundreds of students move through every day, in a large, light-brown...

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performers Aerial Emery, Kyle Briggs, and Keith Nelson host juggling clinic. - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus entertains local families

Brendan Cohen March 27, 2024

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Dynamic Trio came to Rowan on Sunday, March 25. Families came to Pleefger Concert Hall in Wilson Hall to enjoy the treat of a lifetime. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is well-known...

Neil Hartman and Jake Rosenberg at Pizza with the Pros. - Photo via @RowanSportsCAM on X

Pizza with the Pros hosts Jake Rosenberg

Curtis Ulrich March 27, 2024

On Monday, March 25, Pizza with the Pros welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles' VP of Football Administration, Jake Rosenberg. Rosenberg is entering his 12th season with the Eagles. He works directly with...

Stephen A. Smith poses for a group photo with the crowd. - Photo via @RowanUniversity on X

Stephen A. Smith talks success with enthusiastic crowd

Braijon Williams March 27, 2024

Last week, on March 20th, Rowan welcomed a notable celebrity by the name of Stephen A. Smith. It was one of the biggest events on campus since former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins came on Oct. 25th back...

Students settle in to hear from Imam Hanif Fouse. - Photo via @rowanmsa on Instagram

MSA’s speaker series prepares students for Ramadan

Abigail Twiford March 20, 2024

With Ramadan starting on March 10, just before Spring Break, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) put on a series of talks throughout late February and early March to prepare the Muslim students on campus...

The Student Center dining hall. - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller

Limited-time meals, get it while it lasts

Ryan Schaller March 20, 2024

Having the ability to order food that isn’t on the normal menu offers variety for college students. At Rowan University, Gourmet Dining offers limited-time offer (LTO) meals to students to experience...

The lone 3D printed sailboat from the speed boat event. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Studio 231 floats along just fine

Drew Peltzman March 20, 2024

The Speed Boat challenge hosted by Studio 231 on March 7 unfortunately never left the dock, as a lack of attendees canceled the event. The event description read “Join Studio 231 for an overview...

Otha Smith III. - Photo via Smith III's LinkedIn profile

Virtual cannabis entrepreneurship seminar with Tetragram founder and CEO

Bryant Lopez March 20, 2024

A Cannabis Entrepreneurship Seminar took place on March 14 organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The event was hosted by Otha Smith III, the founder & CEO of Tetragram, a digital journal...

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