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Image of the Edelman Fossil Park Museum - Photo via the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University's Instagram

Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opening in March 2025

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University has been known by students to provide a variety of awe-inspiring experiences from the Edelman Planetarium to the opening of Discovery Hall. One such important event that the university...

Photo of entrepreneurship students celebrating their ranking - Photo via Rohrer College of Business Instagram

School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ranked #1 in New Jersey second year in a row

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Princeton Review, which ranks the top entrepreneurial programs in the country, has ranked Rowan University’s School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as the #1 program in New Jersey for the second...

Participants and attendees of the prison re-entry event gather in the Eynon Ballroom to understand the experience of someone being released from prison. - Staff Writer / Erik Gil

Rowan hosts prison re-entry simulation to help students understand the experiences of the formerly incarcerated

Erik Gil, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Oct. 17, Rowan students had the experience of what it was like to adapt to society after being released from prison in a prison reentry simulation event.  For many throughout the United States who...

The Rowan Boulevard apartments covered in the smoke's haze. - Co-Sports Editor / Tyler Delpercio

Statewide drought and wildfires cause haze of smoke over Rowan’s campus

Anthony Coccaro and Abigail Twiford November 13, 2024

The consequence of 42 consecutive days without measurable rainfall in South Jersey was showcased on Nov. 9 in Glassboro.  Rowan students awoke Sunday to the smell of smoke and a haze in the atmosphere...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate meeting of the semester on Nov. 4 in the Eynon Ballroom.  Executive Vice President Ezekiel Abrams conducted the meeting in place of President...

A voting pin on a students backpack. - Photo via Isaac Linsk

Election Day perspectives of a growing college town

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Americans took to the polls on Nov. 5, casting their votes for local matters, state officials and senators, and the highly anticipated decision of who to elect as the next President of the United States....

Flu shot graphic. - Graphics Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Wellness Center holds largest vaccine clinic for students and area residents

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Wellness Center has provided access to students to get their flu shot for free.  The Wellness Center has provided these vaccination clinics in September at Family Weekend. The...

Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Steve Rolando, presents RowanSafe to the SGA Senate. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA approves new clubs and addresses safety concerns in Eynon Ballroom

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

At the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Oct. 21, Steps of Hope, Assistive Technology, First-Gen Rowan Students Thriving, and Elementary Education Club, were all peer approved through placard...

Construction workers continue the renovations on the Campbell Library. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Library renovations focused on providing more tech and new amenities to future students

Greg Mazzo, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Campbell Library has been undergoing a renovation project to grow the space and improve student amenities.   After 30 years, it looks to be upgrading the building and adding items that will help...

Amanda Haines, executive director of ELEC, addresses the crowd on campaign finance at RIPPAC event. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Amanda Haines talks campaign finance and election fairness at RIPPAC event

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

As the peak of election season draws nearer, all eyes are turning to candidates and their campaigns as they vie to win political office. But, in a political climate where concerns over campaign misconduct...

The meeting called attention to the lack of food options for those with dietary restrictions on campus. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

SGA meeting brings attention to lack of food options for those with dietary restrictions

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The semester’s second Student Government Association (SGA) senate meeting held one election, passed three by-law revisions, and addressed student dietary concerns.  The approximately hour and a half-long...

Rowan made the top 100 in the newest U.S. News & World Report. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan ranked 92nd best university in the nation in latest U.S. News and World Report

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Rowan University is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the country. That growth is getting recognized by the national media, particularly U.S. News. The U.S. News article has ranked Rowan...

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