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"As someone very experienced in the trombone and brass instruments, Walley wanted his students to open their minds up to different ways of music during his performance and get exposed to pieces that aren’t specifically written for the trombone so they could incorporate them into their music knowledge." - Contributor / Lauren Picariello

Notes of inspiration: Adjunct professor Matt Walley takes center stage with unique trombone repertoires

Rianna Moses February 14, 2024

Dr. Matt Walley opens up about his trombone journey while exposing his students to different trombone repertoires during the last concert of The Festival of Brass at Rowan University.  The adjunct...

The band “Mules Of the Cellar” make their Fun House debut as they rock into Glassboro New Jersey’s music scene. - Contributor / Allison Cassidy

“Mules of the Cellar” make their Fun House debut as they rock into Glassboro New Jersey’s music scene

Allison Cassidy February 7, 2024

Atlantic City-based band ‘Mules Of The Cellar’ played their first Fun House concert on Feb. 3. They hit the stage, opening for other performances by Red Lightning, Heathmonger, and Memory Core. The...

"Dan Collins is a senior here at Rowan University, and his stand-up comedy act is more than unique. Collins took the stage with his comedy routine alongside several of his plushie toys." - Contributor / Kayla Tursi

Laughs & Plushies: Dan Collins’ unique comedy takes center stage at SUP’s Open Mic Night

Jenna Ascolese February 7, 2024

On Feb. 5, Student University Programmers (SUP) held their monthly open mic night. Students lined up in the Prof’s Place, located in Rowan University's Student Center, to showcase all their conventional...

Steinert performs at The Milk Crate's Halloween concert which was the venue first show that she runs with her roommates. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Strings & Stories: Madhavi Steinert’s journey from a small town to Spotify stardom

Grace Reed February 7, 2024

Originally from Jackson, New Jersey, Madhavi Steinert is a 21-year-old music industry major in her last year at Rowan University. At first glance, she may look like just any other student, but she's an...

"Combined with Minaj’s line delivery and vocal talent, the two produce a highlight for “Pink Friday 2” while bringing old Drake back into the limelight." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Barbz please rise: Queen Nicki Minaj reclaims her crown with her latest project “Pink Friday 2”

Sarah Shockey February 1, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/2bYCNZfxZrTUv1CHXkz2d2?si=LeBzC06_RsCTCvAymJk90g Wake up Barbz, Nicki Minaj is back. With the release of her fifth studio album “Pink Friday 2” 13 years after the...

"What Rowan is more known for is the raw unfiltered basement venues that are found all around campus. The more stripped-down and acoustic sets are not usually found a lot." - Contributor / Shane Bagot

Wooden vibes & melodic tunes: Silver Stain’s acoustic night at High Grounds

Shane Bagot January 31, 2024

Jan. 28th marked the first Silver Stain show of the semester at a local coffee shop, High Grounds Coffee Roasters. This is their second time booking at the shop, as they held a concert last December.  Located...

"Some advice that Giannattasio is based on growing, learning, and evolving as an artist and performer." - Photo via Giannattasio's Instgram

Dancing through degrees: Valentina Giannattasio’s dual journey in marketing and dance at Rowan

Dylan Francis January 31, 2024

Valentina Giannattasio dances to many different tunes during her time here at Rowan University. She double majors in Marketing and Dance with a CUGS (Certificate of Undergraduate Study) in Sustainable...

Dr. Emily Blanck speaks at Words Matter book store. - Contributor / Beth Cimaglia

Jazz, Juneteenth, and understanding our past

Beth Cimaglia January 31, 2024

Not far from Rowan’s campus, on Jan. 30, the Words Matter bookstore in downtown Pitman was filled with lively music and conversation. The bookstore held another "Jazz at Words" evening, which included...

"President of Rowan Alternative Music and lead singer of Glassboro’s very own Shark Earrings, Sammi Kantor, says that starting the semester strong with a hardcore show is 'crazy' because of the 'tight fans' these bands attract." - Contributor / Ama Wick

From mosh pits to mayhem: Inside RALT’s Explosive 2024 kickoff show

Jane Van Wie January 31, 2024

Rowan’s student-run alternative music group, Rowan Alternative Music, had its first show of 2024 on Jan. 26 at Tune Lagoon in Glassboro, NJ. Open to all for a small fee that goes towards supporting...

Feys’ new Mean Girls film reboot has sparked following the success of the original film’s Broadway adaptation, Mean Girls The Musical. The new musical Mean Girls released in January 2024 has certified its title as the newest musical phenomenon and is taking the minds of every film fan and theater lover by storm. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Lights, camera, plastics: A critique of “Mean Girls” film reboot and its Broadway roots

Marchella Mazzoni January 24, 2024

Twenty years after the debut of the iconic teen comedy Mean Girls, where “The Plastics” graced our television screens and encapsulated us in the early 2000s fashion era, the beloved characters are...

The dance team placed 5th in open hip-hop and 14th in open-jazz at the UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. - Photo via @rowandanceteam

Dancing to victory: Rowan Dance team’s stellar performance earns 5th place in open hip-hop at UDA Nationals

Sarah Shockey January 24, 2024

While other students were busy at home packing their bags in preparation for returning to campus, members of the dance team were at Walt Disney World, dancing at the highest collegiate level. Held at...

The newly formed band Exit 82 are first to perform as RALT's annual Emo Nite. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s annual Emo Nite takes center stage at two iconic venues

Al Harmon December 6, 2023

This past weekend, on Dec. 1, the Rowan Alternative Music Club (RALT) once again brought the local music scene to life with their highly anticipated annual Emo Nite. However, what set this year apart...

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