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Concetta Davis, a junior biology major, poses for a picture at Rowan University’s Glassboro campus. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Concetta Davis embraces herself—and you should too

Kalie VanDewater February 9, 2020

Many people are focused on superficial things like followers on social media, their credibility among their peers, and whether their clothes are in style. For some people, these types of things are the...

Students and faculty met at Walk Like a Prof to support women in sports. Walk Like a Prof was held the week of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. - Contributor / Christine Harkinson

Walk Like a Prof promotes women in sports

Christine Harkinson February 9, 2020

Walk Like a Prof, held at the Recreation Center on Friday, was an event that supported National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a celebration started by the Women’s Sports Foundation. This foundation...

Dear Destiny: Snoozy Submitter

Dear Destiny: Snoozy Submitter

Destiny Hall February 9, 2020

Dear Destiny,  I can’t get up for class for anything. I was fine last semester but I have an 8 a.m. and it sucks getting up. Any advice? -Snoozy Submitter Dear Snoozy Submitter,  I...

Ciconte's Pizzaria in Glassboro offers a wide variety of pizzas, sandwiches, wings and other Italian staples. - Food columnist / Jacob Marks

Ciconte’s Pizzeria’s true appeal is more than just its pizzas

Jacob Marks February 6, 2020

Ciconte’s Pizzeria is the classic pizzeria we all know and love. Their menu features Italian casual dining staples such as pizza, calzones and strombolis, with a wide selection of wings, sandwiches...

Campbell Library. Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Campbell Library

Miguel Martinez February 5, 2020

The Rowan University community gathered this morning to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Keith & Shirley Campbell Library, which opened its doors February 1995. Among the attendees was university...

The Period Movement held a packaging party Monday night. The donations will go to the Glassboro Food Bank. - Assistant A&E Editor / Kristin Guglietti

Period Movement hosts packaging party at first meeting

Kristin Guglietti February 5, 2020

Rowan’s Period Movement chapter kicked off its first meeting of the semester with a packaging party Monday night. Pink, purple, green and orange pads and tampons scattered across the table for students...

Dear Destiny: Dating Woes

Dear Destiny: Dating Woes

Destiny Hall February 2, 2020

Dear Destiny,  Where do I find someone to date? I’m tired of being single. – Dating Woes Dear Dating Woes,  Honey, if you find out, please tell me. I feel as though I tell my readers...

This semester, SGA is implementing a program to pay off parking tickets with donations to The SHOP. Cans of spaghetti sauce are just one of many items students can donate. - Assistant A&E Editor / Kristin Guglietti

Food for Fines helps pay off parking tickets while feeding students

Kristin Guglietti January 29, 2020

Editor's Note: This story has been updated since it was originally published. With the removal of parking lots for new academic buildings and restrictions where people can park, parking at a growing...

Junior biomedical engineering major Hannah Doyle finds comfort and companionship from her emotional support animal, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Pippa. She believes that a well-trained and well-chosen animal is more than just a pet - but also a partner. - Editor-in-Chief / Tara Lonsdorf

Emotional support animals: how Rowan students are finding comfort in cross-species companionship

Tara Lonsdorf January 28, 2020

Pippa, who lives in the Whitney Center residence hall, has curly brown hair and large brown eyes; her legs are short, and she isn't the most athletic of her suitemates. She's something of a picky eater,...

Rowan After Hours hosted a Black History Month celebration in partnership with African Student Association in 2019. This event highlighted black culture through song and dance, such as this performance by Tajeva. - Features Editor / Kalie VanDewater

Rowan’s issue with diversity and inclusion

Dyone Payne January 26, 2020

The Black Student Union held their first State of Black Rowan forum during the fall semester to talk about issues that have arisen between the divide of Rowan culture and Black Rowan culture. The topics...

Dear Destiny: Unresolved Resolutions

Dear Destiny: Unresolved Resolutions

Destiny Hall January 26, 2020

Dear Destiny, I suck at New Year’s resolutions. Every year I make them and nothing ever sticks. What do I do?  – Unresolved Resolutions Dear Unresolved Resolutions, I love the beginning...

Attendees of the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium pose for a picture. The symposium was held at the beginning of November to bring together the therapy dog community. - Staff Writer / Kristin Guglietti

Rowan hosts National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium

Kristin Guglietti December 13, 2019

There was a full audience for The National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium in the Eynon Ballroom on Nov. 19. Roughly 70 dog-lovers attended the event to learn more about therapy dogs and share their...

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