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Early voting at Rowan University opens Oct. 23, 2021. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Cast Your Vote With Convenience — Rowan Offers Early Voting Sites

Aedan Rosolia October 20, 2021

*Editor's Note: In the print version, we said that Democrat Phil Murphy was running with Lt.-Gov. Diane Allen, and that Republican Jack Ciattarelli was running with Lt. -Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver. We apologize...

The BSU student E-Board poses with faculty leaders. From left to right: Mike Nash (Event Coordinator), Jasmin Jones (Historian), Niomie Nurse (Founding Treasurer), Leilanie Hinton (President), Dr. Kha' Sadler (BSU Advisor), Hydia Bearfield (Founding Secretary), Jamar Green (Vice President), Dr. Chanelle Rose (Department Coordinator, Africana Studies) - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Future for Rowan’s BIPOC Community Discussed at Call to Action Event Organized by the Black Student Union

Alex Rossen October 19, 2021

The Boyd Recital Hall became the site of an open forum hosted and organized by Rowan’s Black Student Union (BSU) to discuss their hopes for the future of Rowan’s BIPOC community on Wednesday, Oct....

Rowan University's Wellness Center. File Photo / Multimedia Editor Nicholas Feldman

“Have You Had Any Symptoms?”—Rowan’s Daily COVID-19 Screening

Victoria McGivern October 19, 2021

You’re trying to log into Canvas on a Saturday afternoon and have no intentions of going on campus, yet still, a white and yellow screen prefaces the Canvas main menu. This screen? Rowan’s daily COVID-19...

Phil Murphy speaks to reporters following the second New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate at Rowan University on October 12, 2021.

Heated Debate Marked by Abortion, Budget, and Even More Vitriol

Nicholas Feldman October 14, 2021

If you arrived at Wilson Hall on Tuesday night, you may have been mistaken into believing that you had shown up to an Eagles-Giants game rather than a gubernatorial debate. While the night started off...

Rowan University's Bunce Hall - File Photo via Multimedia Editor / Nicholas Feldman

Student has Filed Lawsuit Against Rowan University and Staff Members

Natalie Arch October 13, 2021

A current student at Rowan has recently filed a lawsuit against the university and some of its staff members. The lawsuit alleges that the school did not handle her reports of sexual assault correctly...

All Rowan University employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 18, 2021 unless exempt. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Rowan to Implement Mandatory Vaccination Policy for all Employees

Natalie Arch October 13, 2021

Rowan University employees are now part of a mandatory vaccination policy implemented by the university to be in effect on Oct. 18. Employees were informed of this decision on Oct. 8 through the Rowan...

Labor shortages are complicating the food wait times at Rowan. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rowan University Food Delays Amidst National Job Shortage

Makayla Griffin October 13, 2021

Food delays both on and off-campus are echoing national concerns about supply chain stoppages and the hiring crisis. Rowan students who have night courses ending at 9 p.m. or later are unable to find...

During the fall and spring semesters, the Office of Healthy Campus Initiatives offers free condoms every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. - Photo via rowan.edu

Free Condom Friday: What In the World is That?

Victoria McGivern October 13, 2021

Fridays and free condoms, perhaps one of the strangest combinations you will hear on a college campus.  During the fall and spring semesters, the Office of Healthy Campus Initiatives (HCI) offers...

On Nov. 3, 2020, Jeff Van Drew was elected for his second term as Congressman. Photo via - RIPPAC handout

Rowan University Welcomes Congressman Jeff Van Drew to The Enynon Ballroom

Natalie Arch October 6, 2021

The Enynon Ballroom at Rowan hosted Congressman Jeff Van Drew on Monday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The event was held by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC). Congressman Van Drew...

The candlelight vigil was held at Memorial Circle. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rowan University Holds COVID Vigil

Victoria McGivern October 5, 2021

On Oct. 5, Rowan University hosted a vigil to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Students, faculty, and community members joined to remember and mourn the lives of over 700,000 individuals.  The...

More than 5.8 million New Jerseyans are now vaccinated, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?: “Do not Delay,” Says Wellness Center Director Scott Woodside

Santino J. D’Agostino October 5, 2021

The New Jersey Department of Health is wasting no time administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots after advisers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted to recommend that certain...

On Saturday, Oct. 2, marches were held all across America.  - Multimedia Editor/ Alex Rossen

Haddon Heights Holds March for Women’s Reproductive Rights as Part of Nationwide Movement

Alex Rossen October 4, 2021

Pieces of legislation such as the Heartbeat Bill and the Texas Abortion Ban have triggered outrage across the nation. On Saturday, Oct. 2, America reacted, as thousands of protestors around the United...

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