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Shawn Tucker will become the next director of athletics at Rowan. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Shawn Tucker to become Rowan University’s new director of athletics

Tyler Delpercio, Co-Sports Editor April 23, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, Rowan University announced that Shawn Tucker, Rutgers University's former vice president of Athletic Development and deputy athletic director, will be Rowan's new director of athletics. "The...

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SGA approves 2025-26 Fiscal Budget

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its final senate meeting of the semester on April 21. This session mostly surrounded the 2026 Fiscal year budget, which was released earlier in the afternoon...

Glassboro fire officials work to put out the fire at the Glassboro High School. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 17, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Brush fire ignites near train tracks behind Glassboro High School

Sarah Shockey, Katie Thorn, and Gavin Schweiger April 17, 2025

A brush fire ignited on the train tracks behind Glassboro High School on April 17. The fire was later extinguished by the Glassboro Fire Department. The fire, which first began in Wenonah, was caused...

University Assembled graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Assembled plans out Rowan’s future

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Rowan University is accelerating its transformation with bold new projects, as revealed during the biannual University Assembled event on April 9, aimed at solidifying its position as a national leader...

A view of a Rowan water tower from the West Campus Farm. - Photo via Rowan University

Wellness Village looks to reimagine West Campus

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Rowan University is proposing a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking “wellness village” on the southern end of its West Campus, aiming to create a walkable, intergenerational community designed to promote...

Hawthorn Hall, the home of the International Center. - Photo via Rowan University

Eight international students see study visas revoked

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Rowan University announced on April 9 that eight international students had their U.S. study visas revoked. The move is part of a nationwide trend under the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown.  The...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Former Rowan communications professor passes away

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Kenneth Albone, a retired communications professor at Rowan University, passed away at the age of 70 on March 31. According to a Facebook post from the Page Funeral Home, Albone died of natural causes,...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Council celebrates retiring officers at latest meeting

Luke Brown, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

The Borough of Glassboro Council met for its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, April 8, at the Glassboro Municipal Building. The meeting began with a presentation for the retirement of...

Students walk through campus for the Rowan YDSA march. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 3, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Students rally for more involvement in university decisions

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Editor's Note: The original article that was published on April 9, 2024 has been updated and corrected for accuracy. The original piece attributed the quote: “When students are silenced, when journalists...

NJ gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea speaks at Rowan University. Glassboro, NJ. Monday, April 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

GOP candidate for governor Bill Spadea addresses university crowd

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Republican candidate for governor Bill Spadea spoke to a crowd on April 7 as he pitched a reform agenda that centered on school choice, cutting government spending, and reining in housing mandates.  The...

A sign on Academy Street on the apartment buildings under construction. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, April 9, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro breaks ground for new downtown residential units

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor April 9, 2025

The town of Glassboro celebrated breaking ground for The Residents at Academy Row on March 28, a new development of stacked luxury duplexes. The neighborhood will include 92 residential units and will...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

SGA signs open letter in support of student activists

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its fifth meeting of the semester on April 7, where they signed their name to a document created by students advocating for free speech. SGA President Zackary...

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