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Dr. Jonathan Lassiter discusses race and ethnicity identity development during a U Good F.A.M. virtual  education session. - Contributor / Stephanie Green

U Good F.A.M. Hosts Virtual Education Session With Dr. Jonathan Lassiter on Racial and Ethnic Identity Development

Stephanie Green February 23, 2021

Rowan University students and faculty joined together in discussion of racial and ethnic identity development and its impact on mental health during a virtual education session hosted by U Good F.A.M....

Rowan University's Game Room is hosting the second annual Extra Life Gaming Marathon virtually, in collaboration with the Gaming Club and Rowan Honors Extra Life Organization. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Game Room and Gaming Club Partner in Hosting Their Second Annual Extra Life Gaming Marathon

Helena Perray February 17, 2021

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct date of this event Set to take place virtually through the Chamberlain Student Center Game Room, Rowan University will be hosting...

RCBC dental hygienist, Estafany, poses with Tara Lonsdorf before her cleaning and examination. Both are Rowan students: Lonsdorf an undergrad in geology, Estefany training to be a dental hygienist. - Photo by RCBC Dental Hygiene Clinic receptionist / Mary Kay

RCBC Dental Hygiene Students Cleaned my Teeth for Three Hours and $5

Tara Lonsdorf February 17, 2021

For $5 and approximately seven hours of your life, Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) dental hygiene students will oblige to tell you everything wrong with your body from the neck up. At least,...

The Healthy Campus Initiatives is a part of Rowan's Wellness Center. - File Photo / Amanda Palma

Rowan University Hosts Fourth Annual First-Generation Symposium

Christine Harkinson February 17, 2021

Rowan University’s fourth annual First-Generation Symposium, held virtually on February 11,  highlighted specific challenges that first- and continuing-generation students have faced amid the COVID-19...

Rowan After Hours hosts Mardi GRAH: a festive celebration for the holiday. - Photo courtesy of SCCA

Mardi GRAH: Students Join Rowan After Hours in Celebration of Mardi Gras

Christine Harkinson February 17, 2021

What comes to mind when you think of Mardi Gras? You could say wild costumes and jewelry, fun celebrations and gatherings or good food and drinks. This year, the day will be spent differently than before,...

Critical Junctures presented a discussion on the Capitol raid and hate groups. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Students Join Dr. Alexandra Minna Stern in Discussing Global Far Right, Attack on Capitol

Jaimie McCormick February 16, 2021

On Monday, Feb. 15, Rowan University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted “The Proud Boys, the Global Far Right, and the Ramifications of the Attack on the Capitol,” a virtual lecture....

This week's Student Diary discusses finding yourself and fear of the unknown - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Student Diary: Who Am I, Really?

Helena Perray February 10, 2021

No one prepares you for adulthood or the oddity that is growing up. There is no course, no rulebook or guide. You don’t ask for it to happen or know exactly how it got here when it arrives, but you...

Members of Rowan's Black Cultural League meet on Rowan Boulevard to speak about Black History Month. - Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Students From the Black Cultural League and Women of Color Alliance Reflect on Black History Month

Alex Rossen February 10, 2021

Every February, the collective communities of the United States join together for a month of acknowledging, appreciating and commemorating Black culture and history. Black History Month, which originated...

The Black Cultural League and RAH staff joined together to organize Black History Month Jeopardy. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Students Join Together for RAH’s Black History Month Jeopardy Night

Kariyah Bennett February 10, 2021

“We have to understand the past to open doors to the future.” Aaliyah Wiggins Last Friday, Feb. 5, Rowan After Hours hosted their Black History Month Jeopardy, an event that was co-sponsored...

In this article, Harkinson explores date and event options for Valentine's Day during the pandemic. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Pandemic-Friendly Ways to Spend This Valentine’s Day in Glassboro

Christine Harkinson February 9, 2021

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let us reminisce about the ways that we once celebrated this special occasion. Maybe we treated ourselves and went out for a fancy, quiet dinner with whomever...

Students and staff joined together for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. - Photo by Will Mendez / Rowan University Media Specialist

Rowan University’s Virtual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremonial Event

Helena Perray February 3, 2021

Rowan University held a virtual event on Jan. 27 in remembrance of the Holocaust events and those who lost their lives. All who were in virtual attendance were able to hold prayers, as well as have the...

This week's Student Diary discusses finding yourself and fear of the unknown - Managing Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Student Diary: How Being too Empathetic Became the Thief of Sound Judgement

Helena Perray February 3, 2021

At what point does empathy cease to provide clarity in the understanding of other’s actions, and begin fogging the lens of discernment between honest mistakes and intentional mistreatment? Continuing...

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