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"When considering digital infrastructure, the host company needs to be taken into account just as much as the user interface, speed, and support." (Whit Staff)

Editorial: What the AWS outage can teach us

Whit Staff October 22, 2025

When the Northern Virginia cluster of Amazon web servers went down, they took GrubHub, Canvas, Turnitin, Kaltura, and Zoom with them. These services make up a large part of student life here at Rowan,...

The SGA Senate holds a costume contest during their meeting. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Arts and Entertainment Editor / Mattie Mac Kay)

SGA Senate hears student requests and concerns at Halloween-themed meeting

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 22, 2025

As the last senate meeting before Halloween, the executive board of the SGA wore costumes, and senators were encouraged to dress up for the holiday for a chance to win a prize. Oct. 20, 2025, marked...

The Campbell Library renovations should be complete by Fall 2026. (Former Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger)

Campbell Library renovations set to finish by Fall 2026 semester

Aruzhan Yessengeldy, Contributor October 22, 2025

The Campbell Library, which began a major renovation project in May 2024, is currently expected to be done ahead of the Fall 2026 semester. The main reason for renovation is to advance the overall student...

The message that appeared for anyone who attempted to access Canvas during the outage. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Grubhub & Canvas outage impacts Rowan community

Marchella Mazzoni, Features Editor October 22, 2025

Student online services, including Canvas and Grubhub Campus Dining, were disrupted following a major outage of Amazon’s cloud computing service at the beginning of the school week.  Amazon Web Services...

Protesters line Delsea drive in Glassboro to protest No Kings. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Sports Editor / Sarah Shockey)

No Kings protest in Glassboro gathers thousands of participants

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor October 21, 2025

Nearly 1,300 people lined Delsea Drive Saturday afternoon in Glassboro to participate in the “No Kings” movement. Protestors lined Delsea Drive between the intersections of William Dalton and Charles...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. (Photo via Nick Feldman)

Rowan student arrested in on-campus robbery

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer October 18, 2025

Rowan University Police arrested three suspects earlier this morning after an armed robbery occurred inside one of the campus apartment buildings.  According to a timely warning issued by the Rowan...

From left to right: Charles Stile, Brent Johnson, Aliya Schneider. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Reporter’s Roundtable: Breaking down the NJ governor’s race

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race is heating up, and for political reporters, it’s shaping up to be one of the tightest races yet. At Rowan University’s “Covering The N.J. Governor’s Race:...

Students and community members fill the Rowan University Welcome Center to witness the first part of Ken Burns' latest documentary. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Photo via Dr. William Carrigan)

Ken Burns previews latest documentary at Rowan

Kyleigh Roberson, Contributor October 15, 2025

The Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosted students, faculty, and invited guests at the Rowan University Welcome Center on Tuesday evening for an early showing of...

The annual report is released every year by the university. (Julia Quennessen)

Rowan releases Clery Report for 2025-26 academic year

Jayden Parente, Contributor October 15, 2025

The Rowan University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report reveals a nearly 41% spike in crime on Glassboro’s campus in 2024.  This comes after a significant crime drop in the previous year. According...

Greens and Grains, located on Rowan Boulevard right next to Ry's Bagels. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Julissa Sierra / Copy Editor)

Greens and Grains coming soon to Rowan Boulevard

Julissa Sierra, Copy Editor October 15, 2025

In the former location of The Pierogie Place on Rowan Boulevard will be Greens and Grains, a plant-based restaurant franchise first founded in 2014. Greens and Grains is a 100% vegan company, meaning...

"We appreciate your cooperation in advance with this policy and our shared responsibility to maintain a safe residential community." - (Staff Writer / Sophia Pasparage)

Holly Pointe Commons strengthens security measures

Sophia Pasparage, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

Holly Pointe Commons, the largest first-year residential building on Rowan University’s campus, has begun enforcing stricter overnight entry procedures on the weekends.  Residents in Holly Pointe...

Members of the Rowan women’s swimming team hold up signs displaying the total amount of funds raised prior to their season-opening meet against the Stevens Institute of Technology. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (Contributor / Melanie Barahona)

Rowan swimming raises nearly $12,000 during first ever Pink Out meet

Savannah Love Chadee, Productions Editor October 13, 2025

Rowan University’s men's and women’s swimming team made history during their season-opening meet on Oct. 11, hosting their very first “Pink Out” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prior...

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