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Freshman Perspective: A New Chapter

Bitika Talukder September 10, 2019

The happiest memories are created in the summer. We’re out of school, there’s less stress, fewer things to worry about and more time to spend with family and friends. Maybe not for all of us,...

Rowan's Fresh for All program gives out a variety of fruits and vegetables each week. -Photo/Joshua Carmichael

Fresh for All provides Rowan community with free produce

Joshua Carmichael September 10, 2019

On Friday morning, in the lot next to the Richard Wacker football stadium, a unique service organized by the Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement and Commuter Services called Fresh for All was...

Senior journalism student Peter Planamente is committed to helping others learn more about the weather. - Photo courtesy of Peter Planamente

Weather buff Peter Planamente forecasts a striking final semester at Rowan

Tara Lonsdorf September 8, 2019

Peter Planamente wants YOU to know that weather and climate are not the same thing. "People love to argue about this over social media," he said of the nuances between the two terms. "People are affected...

Members of the Rowan police force prepare to train participants at the semesterly Rape Aggression Defense class. -Staff Writer/Dylann Cohn-Emery

Rowan self-defense class empowers women on campus

Dylann Cohn-Emery May 1, 2019

The first question police Sgt. Carrie Rathof will ask is, “Who here feels comfortable defending themselves?” Most women in her class will not raise their hands, but by the end of the first day...

Dr. Andrea Stevens Goddard, a professor of geology, has won several awards for her work in her field. Staff Writer/Peter Planamente

Digging up the life of a sedimentologist

Peter Planamente April 30, 2019

Traveling may be intriguing to some, or it might be a nuisance to those who travel for work. For Dr. Andrea Stevens Goddard, while she is not teaching geology, life consists of traveling to different...

Annie Busarello explains in her ProfTalk that it is human nature to fear the unknown, and that is perfectly okay.  -Contributor/Alexa Aulicino

ProfTalks: ‘Moving On’ encourages embracing change

Alexa Aulicino April 29, 2019

As the semester draws to a close, we find ourselves moving on in a sense. Students partake in a transition from the structured school year to something new. This may be an alluring time, but it can be...

Which of these is real: Bigfoot, Central Jersey, or ghosts? -Staff Writer/Michael Reina

Revisiting the age-old debate: Does Central Jersey exist?

Michael Reina April 29, 2019

New Jersey residents have a plethora of small disagreements on what to call things. There’s pork roll vs. Taylor Ham, hoagie vs. sub, sprinkles vs. jimmies. However, there is one disagreement that stands...

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How to have a fun summer without breaking the bank

Kalie VanDewater April 25, 2019

As the semester draws to a close, you’re probably thinking about the sigh of relief you’ll experience after your last final and the thing so many of us look forward to at the end of the spring semester:...

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Meet the women keeping South Jersey’s eyebrows ‘on fleek’

Vee Concepcion April 24, 2019

When you pull into A NuReflection in Turnersville, you are first met with a small, quaint brick building featuring cursive on the door reading “Appointment Only.” Elegant and feminine decorations...

The Rowan Environmental Action League (R.E.A.L.), an environmental activist group known for their campus clean-ups, gathered in the Chamberlain Student Center to collect electronic signatures from students for their eco-friendly campus petition, dubbed the Rowan Climate Action Petition. -Staff Writer/Vince Ceraso

Environmental advocacy group REAL promotes eco-friendly initiative

Vince Ceraso April 24, 2019

Ahead of Earth Day 2019, the Rowan Environmental Action League (R.E.A.L.), an environmental activist group known for their campus clean-ups, gathered in the Chamberlain Student Center on Friday to collect...

Students working on drone before flight -Assistant Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

Rowan engineering students strive to create positive impacts on the world

Kalie VanDewater April 22, 2019

Before they head into their careers, Rowan’s engineering students must not only learn how to solve problems, but they must also learn to gauge the impact of their solutions on society. To help students...

Thursday, April 18th was Velociraptor Awareness Day celebrated by RAH in the Chamberlain Student Center. -Assistant Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

‘Jurassic Park’ meets RAH at National Velociraptor Awareness Day event

Kalie VanDewater April 19, 2019

Rowan After Hours hosted its first National Velociraptor Awareness Day in the Chamberlain Student Center on Thursday night. The event was planned by RAH graduate coordinator Will McMillan, who wanted...

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