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"Among the targets of this trend have been the Prof Pride statue near the Meditation Walk, the Knowledge is Power statue outside of James Hall and the Henry Rowan Statue in front of Savitz Hall, notably iconic Rowan locations." (Ellianna Onorato)

Onorato: Stop the stream: the Rowan Pisser

Ellianna Onorato, Contributor September 24, 2025

Why is everyone urinating around campus all of a sudden? I thought a toilet came along with room and board?  There’s a new trend that has started, which has given a whole new meaning to online streaming....

Colin Patterson competes in a race. Patterson finished sixth at the Osprey Open. (Rowan Athletics)

Colin Patterson leads Rowan men’s cross country to third place finish at Osprey Open

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 24, 2025

Rowan men's cross country paid a visit to Stockton University for the first time since the NCAA Metro Championships last Saturday, and a sixth-place finish from Colin Patterson led the Profs to a third-place...

Ciara Bradley celebrates after her team wins a point. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Sept. 13,2025. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

From streaks to setbacks, Rowan women’s volleyball stays locked in

Katie Thorn and Luke Brown September 24, 2025

It’s been almost a month since Rowan women's volleyball season began, and the Profs are starting off with a bang.  The first two matches of the season were off to a rocky start, after the team fell...

Colleen Grugan (left) assists athletic trainer Samantha Santos (right) with using an ultrasound machine on an athlete's hamstring. (Rowan Blog)

Rowan alumna Colleen Grugan leads as head athletic trainer

Marchella Mazzoni, Features Editor September 24, 2025

In 2002, a Rowan Prof graduated with a degree in health and exercise science. Now, 22 years later, the same woman has the role of Rowan’s head athletic trainer.  Colleen Grugan has been Rowan’s...

Matthew Carabasi takes the faceoff against Millersville’s Jack Wanshop. Sewell, N.J. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Contributor / Antonette Dietz)

Rowan men’s ice hockey gets back on track with win over Millersville

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

Rowan’s offense put on a clinic Saturday night and Millersville, 6-1, at Hollydell Ice Arena to improve to 4-1 this season. On Friday night, Rowan had a crushing loss against West Chester, where the...

Christian McGillen celebrates after scoring a goal. McGillen scored two goals against Salisbury on Saturday. Glassboro, N.J. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Christian McGillen and Johnny Troiano score two goals each in Rowan men’s soccer’s win over Salisbury

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 20, 2025

Christian McGillen and Johnny Troiano each scored a pair of goals in Rowan men's soccer's 4-1 win over Salisbury on Saturday. The Profs rebounded against the Gulls after back-to-back non-winning matches...

"Our levels of manliness shouldn’t be determined by what we aren’t; it should be determined by what we are." (Graphic Editor / Alex Cruz)

Otto: What it really means to “man up”

Christopher Otto, News&Photography Editor September 17, 2025

Growing up, my mom and dad taught me that it was okay to cry over something or to be open with my feelings about certain things. And let me tell you, I was a really sensitive kid growing up, so I cried...

Scott Hubbard competes in a race. Hubbard will race at the Osprey Open this weekend. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan men’s cross country gears up for Osprey Open

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

The Profs are gearing up to compete in Galloway, N.J., this weekend for the Osprey Open, their second event of the regular season. After a third-place finish at Salisbury’s Fall Classic to begin the...

Mordecai Ford runs with the ball. Ford was named NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Week for his performance last weekend against Moravian. (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Weisinger: Offensive firepower positions Profs for NJAC breakthrough

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

After Rowan’s first game of the season was called a tie at 17-17 on Sept. 6 due to rain, there was controversy over the decision. Just one week later, those feelings can be put to rest as Rowan stays,...

Artist vanessa german opens her talk with a song at the Rowan University Art Gallery. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia)

Breathe Through the Diaphragm: Our Eyes Are in Our Lungs Graces the Rowan Art Gallery

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

American artist vanessa german spoke at the Rowan University Art Center, and at that reception, it was love at first sight; the audience was enamored.  When speaking in front of the crowd, german,...

"It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to play the foreigner, and I’m lucky to be in a position where I can make the most of this time." (Dan Hassall)

Hassall: Breaking the language barrier through study abroad

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

My first day of classes–eager to practice what I’d been studying for so long–I found myself in a conversation with a French student. Moving through all the little small talk, like “What’s your...

Christian McGillen dribbles the ball. McGillen transferred to Rowan from La Salle. (Rowan Athletics)

Christian McGillen makes his mark early with Rowan men’s soccer

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

Entering every season, team's lose and gain players. A couple key players Rowan lost were captain Turlough Gartlan and starting keeper Dylan Aportela. However, someone they picked up in the transfer portal...

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