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Confetti floats through the air shortly after the ribbon cutting of the new Saxbys cafe in the Student Center expansion. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Glassboro, N.J. (Mattie Mac Kay / Arts & Entertainment Editor)

Student Center holds grand opening for second Saxbys location on campus

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 8, 2025

After much anticipation and over two and a half years of planning and construction, the Saxbys cafe in the Chamberlain Student Center expansion finally opened to the public. The grand opening took...

The Chamberlain Student Center during the "Forging Forward" campaign launch event. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Rowan launches public phase of “Forging Forward” campaign

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

With an eye towards the future, Rowan University kick-started the public phase of “Forging Forward: A Campaign for Rowan University." On Friday, Sept. 19, the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion...

The Saxbys cafe on the first floor of the Chamberlain Student Center still under construction. Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

Construction for Student Center Saxbys nearly complete

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

The long-awaited second Saxbys cafe at Rowan University is nearing its grand debut. Rowan University’s Chamberlain Student Center will welcome a new Saxbys cafe on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Much like the Saxbys...

"A sandwich and a drink are not a reasonable meal for anyone, nor is it balanced. And yet, this is often what I’m stuck eating during the day." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Miller: How campus dining keeps us hungry

Lily Miller, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

I’ve had a lot of late nights recently, thanks to a rehearsal schedule along with club obligations. By the time I’m out and ready for dinner, all the campus options are closed–and I’m starving. The...

A banner advertising the new Saxbys location in the Chamberlain Student Center hangs on the wall. - Photo via Rowan University

New Student Center Saxbys set to open next semester

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

The Saxbys in the new Chamberlain Student Center expansion is currently scheduled to open in the Fall 2025 semester. There’s no exact date for the opening just yet, but the Saxbys team is aiming for...

Board of Trustees members from left, Jean Edelman, Joseph Cosgrove, Dean of Students Kevin Koett, Michael Carbone, Chad Bruner, SGA President Zackary Brown, Rowan President Ali Houshmand, Nikitas Moustakas, Ali Ishage, Nick Petroni, Yuval Saar and Director of Chamberlain Student Center. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion finally opens to public

Paige Britt, Features Editor March 12, 2025

Nearly three years and 31.4 million dollars later, the Chamberlain Student Center expansion finally opened to the public on March 12.  The Board of Trustees members, including University President...

Rowan alumni and dancers James Hambor, left, and Valerie Monzo, right, swing dance in the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, March 12, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Kacie Scibilia

Swing dancing into St. Patrick’s Day with Rowan’s Ballroom Club

Kacie Scibilia, Contributor March 12, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, the Rowan University Ballroom Club held its first swing dance fundraiser in honor of St. Patrick’s Day in the Chamberlain Student Center Owl’s Nest. 21-year-old Julieann Wattley,...

The Student Center has still has not open after years of delays. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Chamberlain Student Center expansion opening date has been postponed indefinitely

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor February 5, 2025

Editors Note: This article has been updated with the latest information from Andrew Oakley, Assistant Vice President of Capital Facilities Construction. With the expected January 2025 opening date for...

The new opening date for the student center expansion is set for January 2025. This is the third time the opening date has been pushed back this school year. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Chamberlain Student Center expansion nears completion

Paige Britt and Gavin Schweiger December 4, 2024

On an ever-expanding college campus with over 16,000 undergraduate students, Rowan University is almost never at a loss for conversation. With constant events, breaking news, and complaints about full...

Allan Wylie sharing his story with students. - Staff Writer / Gregory Mazzo

Sports CAM students share inspiring stories at the Student Success Summit

Greg Mazzo, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The Student Success Summit was held in the Chamberlain Student Center and featured three sports communication & media students who shared inspiring stories.  The students that spoke were Sam Prince,...

Student Center construction continues as the previous deadline of Oct. 15 passes. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center opening date pushed back again to November

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center expansion was scheduled for completion on Oct. 15, but due to unexpected events, the opening and completion of the expansion is intended to be completed by the end of November....

A student plays ping-pong in the reopened Game Room. - Contributor / Shayne Crowley

The Game Room reopens in Student Center for first time since 2020

Shayne Crowley, Contributor October 9, 2024

After almost five years of shut doors, the Chamberlain Student Center saw its game room reopen on Friday, Oct. 4. The Game Room closed during Rowan’s spring break on March 16, 2020 due to COVID-19,...

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