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Student University Programmers hosted "The Shrekoning" for their movie night event on Tuesday, Sept. 28. - Photo via Film-Cred.com

Student University Programmers Hosts “The Shrekoning”

Jenna Platt September 29, 2021

  Tuesday night, the Student University Programmers (SUP) hosted “The Shrekoning” and showed "Shrek 2" in the Student Center Ballroom at their weekly free movie night. Tuesday nights are movie...

Senior world religions and psychology major Bria Riley reflects on her many great memories while attending Rowan University. - Photo courtesy of Bria Riley

Senior Spotlight: Bria Riley, Class of 2021

Jennifer McGraw September 29, 2021

     “Enlightening.” This is one word senior Bria Riley uses to describe her time at Rowan University.  With her four years at Rowan University coming to a close, Riley...

Marc Zumoff, former 76ers Play-by-Play Broadcaster, discusses his career with students during Pizza with the Pros event. - Photo via @rowansportscam on Twitter

Pizza With the Pros: Former Philadelphia 76ers Broadcaster Marc Zumoff Discusses Career and Tips to Success

Drew Peltzman September 28, 2021

Former 76ers’ play-by-play legend Marc Zumoff visited Rowan University during this past Monday’s Pizza with the Pros, hosted by Director of Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact Neil Hartman. In...

Pizza with the Pros kicked off on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.. The event featured Philadelphia Inquirer Managing Sports Editor Michael Huang, sharing his experience working in the sports media industry. - Images via Pixabay.com and Rowan Athletics. Graphic by Former Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf.

Michael Huang Kicks Off the Semester-Long Sports Communication Event Pizza With the Pros

Jennifer McGraw September 22, 2021

King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall was full of students for the Rowan University’s Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact staple event, Pizza with the Pros, on Monday night. During Pizza...

Jack Trabucco discusses his tips for making New Year's Resolutions that stick. - Graphic / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: The Destructive Self-Hatred of Cheating

Jack Trabucco September 21, 2021

“Oh boy, here he goes with the long-winded ‘don’t cheat’ diatribe. SKIP,” I hear you say.  Fair enough. We’ve all been told since grade school that cheating is not only wrong and a...

Robinson Green is where the participants started their race on Saturday, Sept. 18., during Tau Epsilon Phi's second annual 5K charity run.  - Photo via @rowanuniversity on Twitter.

Tau Epsilon Phi Hosts Second Annual 5K Charity Run for Mental Health Awareness

Jack Trabucco September 19, 2021

On Saturday, the brothers of Tau Epsilon Phi helped raise nearly $5,000 during their second annual 5K Charity Run for mental health awareness.  The run started on the Robinson Green and stretched...

Christian, Liz and Jacob from the team "The Hit Disney Channel Show Olivia and Madison" enjoy Prof's Place Trivia Night. - Photo courtesy of Chelsea Valcourt.

Prof’s Place Wednesday Trivia Nights Returns In Person

Chelsea Valcourt September 19, 2021

The long-awaited favorite activity among students has returned to Prof’s Place. Wednesday Night Prof’s Place Trivia is back after being virtual for three semesters, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While...

The Riverview Beach Park in Pennsville, New Jersey, annually hosts the Septemberfest parade. Following their previous shutdown from COVID-19, the event made its 2021 return last week. - Features Editor / Jennifer McGraw.

A Small Town’s Tradition Marks a Special Milestone

Jennifer McGraw September 15, 2021

The Septemberfest came back to Riverview Beach Park on Saturday with a rush of people and patriotism.  The Septemberfest began in 1976 as a day-long bicentennial celebration. At the time, the Septemberfest...

Melody Wozunk, a senior business management major, will become the student CEO of Saxby’s at Rowan University. Its grand opening will be on September 21, 2021. - Photo via RowanToday.com

PREVIEW: Saxbys Café Coming to the Business Hall Next Week

Jenna Platt September 15, 2021

The grand opening of Rowan University’s Saxbys Café will take place on Sept. 21 in the lobby of Business Hall at 11 a.m.  Saxbys is a coffee company headquartered in Philadelphia and the founder...

Senior Mya Calderon reflects on  the stress of being a retail worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Photo via Pixabay.com

COVID-19, 20, 21: A Retail Worker vs. the Pandemic

Mya Calderon September 14, 2021

As an introvert, isolating myself because of COVID-19 was simple. I had a legitimate reason not to go out and began sticking with the same two excuses: “Sorry, I live with my grandparents and my grandpa...

A student enjoying stacking blocks as a part of the many activities at the Rowan Engineering Carnival. - Photo via Arianna Adan

Rowan University’s Henry M. College of Engineering Celebrates 25 years

Arianna Adan September 13, 2021

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering held an engineering carnival on Friday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was an open event for all students, in an effort to celebrate the college's 25-year...

This year's Rowan Hillel organization posed for a photo for the "Welcome Back BBQ" event that happened earlier this year. - Photo via Instagram (@rowanhillel)

Rowan Hillel Discusses History and Celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Alexandra Herschman September 8, 2021

Earlier this week, the Rowan Jewish community celebrated Rosh Hashanah through live-streamed services and a traditional dinner. Though COVID-19 proved to be difficult in terms of having in-person gatherings,...

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