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Formerly incarcerated women speak out about their experiences and injustices. Left: Paula Carrington , Middle: Cynthia Alvarado, Right: Debbie Davis, Center: Gladys Scott. -Photo via Mya Calderon.

Formerly Incarcerated Women Share their Experiences and Injustices with Rowan University

Mya Calderon March 30, 2022

A group of four formerly incarcerated women spoke at Rowan on March 23 at the Student Center to discuss their experiences with the prison industrial complex in honor of Women’s History Month.  The...

An assortment of signs are laid out for students to decorate during "Destination Weekend" from March 3 to March 5. - Photo / Jack Trabucco

RAH Goes Cross-Country with “Destination Weekend”

Jack Trabucco March 8, 2022

Last week, Rowan After Hours hosted “Destination Weekend,” a three-day event with activities themed around major American cities. The event began on Thursday, March 3 and lasted  through Saturday,...

Wednesday, Dec. 7, students gathered outside The Eynon Ballroom in Rowan University’s Student Center where the Board of Trustees meeting was taking place. - Photo via / Multimedia Editor Nicholas Feldman

Students Rally for Mental Health Outside Board of Trustees Meeting at Rowan

Miriana Beja January 23, 2022

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, students gathered outside The Eynon Ballroom in Rowan University’s Student Center where the Board of Trustees meeting was taking place to protest and demand change from administrative...

Within the last two weeks, over 80 Rowan University students have tested positive for the flu according to the Rowan University Wellness Center. -Photo via Multimedia Editor / Nicholas Feldman

Rowan University Faces Flu Outbreak

Makayla Griffin November 16, 2021

It’s not COVID-19, but this respiratory disease is also making its way through the Rowan University student body: it’s the influenza virus. Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a highly...

Indie band, Transfer Post, playing at Rowan Alt. / Photo via @rowanaltmusic

Inside Rowan’s Flourishing Live Music Scene

Max Adams October 27, 2021

As most Rowan students know, the campus becomes quite empty on weekends. For most students, there aren’t too many options for how to spend your time, other than going to a party or hanging out in your...

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...

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...

Beauty in Distress is a fashion club at Rowan University. The club's goal is to help shape future artists and entrepreneurs through various workshops and events. - Photo via @bid_rowan on Instagram

Beauty in Distress “Back in Business” With Fall Fashion Week

Jaimie McCormick October 6, 2021

Rowan’s fashion club, Beauty in Distress (BID), is back to hold BID Fashion Week. This series of events will run from Monday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 15. “We had an opportunity to revamp some...

Rowan celebrates GAYpril with RAH's pride night. - Staff Writer / Jack Trabucco

Rowan Kicks off GAYpril With RAH’s Pride Night

Jack Trabucco April 13, 2021

On Friday, April 9, the Student Center hosted “GAYpril: RAH Celebrates Pride,” in celebration of Pride Month. The event, held in-person in the Student Center pit, featured a night of screen printing,...

A rendering of the upcoming student center expansion, located between the current student center and the Campbell Library. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.- Photo via Rowan University

Rowan Construction Update

Corey Rothauser February 10, 2021

According to Joseph Campbell, the vice president for facilities and operations at Rowan University, the $46.7 million Discovery Hall located between Holly Pointe Commons and Winans Hall will finish construction...

SUP celebrates the start of the spring semester with their carnival night. -Image courtesy of Melissa Ulmer / Assistant Director of Marketing & Student Programs

Celebrating the Return to Campus with SUP’s Carnival Night

Christine Harkinson February 3, 2021

Student University Programmers, also known as SUP, hosted one of Rowan’s first in-person events for the start of the spring semester. With social distancing and safety protocols in place, all seven...

Ophelia Hotass participates in RAH's Drag Bingo at Rowan University. Photo Source / Instagram

Drag Bingo night is a success

Tara Grier February 12, 2020

Bingo night got a little more interesting this past weekend when Rowan After Hours hosted $1,000 Drag Bingo in the Student Center Pit, with Philadelphia drag queens Onyx Black and Ophelia Hotass invited...

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