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Are gaming consoles becoming more like PCs?

Are gaming consoles becoming more like PCs?

Kevin Howard April 21, 2016

Console gaming has always been a simple affair: buy a console, connect it to the internet and download software updates. Currently, consoles do not have any kind of hardware upgrades but it seems that...

Miitomo marks Nintendo's debut in mobile apps

Miitomo marks Nintendo’s debut in mobile apps

Kevin Howard April 7, 2016

Nintendo has finally joined the mobile app world with its first new social app, Miitomo. It serves as kind of a mix between Facebook and Miiverse from the Wii U, where users socialize with friends in...

"My biggest complaint is that “Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice” tries to do too much in one film." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” gives no justice to the franchise

Kevin Howard March 31, 2016

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is a visually appealing film that often misses on plot and character development while trying to do too much to set up the future “Justice League” film. Directed...

Rowan's first hackathon "ProfHacks" shows students technical prowess

Rowan’s first hackathon “ProfHacks” shows students technical prowess

Kevin Howard March 24, 2016

Students came from New Jersey and Pennsylvania to kick off spring break by racing to create new technology at Rowan's first hackathon. The new event dubbed "ProfHacks," was hosted by Rowan's student...

Can Virtual and Augmented reality last?

Can Virtual and Augmented reality last?

Kevin Howard March 23, 2016

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) were only dreams just a few years ago. Jump to the present and consumers can find multiple VR technologies available at the consumer level. The Oculus Rift...

"Pokémon" celebrates 20th Anniversary

“Pokémon” celebrates 20th Anniversary

Kevin Howard March 3, 2016

There are few video games series that have become as wildly popular as Nintendo’s “Pokémon” franchise. Over the years, there have been multiple “Pokémon” games released for just about every...

"The Women" uses comedy to shed light on feminist topics

“The Women” uses comedy to shed light on feminist topics

Kevin Howard February 25, 2016

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Rowan University presents “The Women,” a feminist satirical play about society’s expectations of women through an all-female cast. The cast is made up of Rowan...

Rendition of "For Colored Girls" brings a voice to the voiceless

Rendition of “For Colored Girls” brings a voice to the voiceless

Kevin Howard February 17, 2016

Two weeks into Black History Month, Pfleeger Concert Hall debuted “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.” Written by Ntoake Shange in 1975 and first performed in 1976...

The Flash "Welcome to Earth-2" Review

The Flash “Welcome to Earth-2” Review

Kevin Howard February 17, 2016

Barry Allen, [Grant Gustin] - aka the Flash - Harrison Wells [Tom Cavanagh] and Cisco [Carlos Valdes] are off to the alternate universe, Earth-2, to save Wells' daughter from Zoom, where what they see...

Arrow's "Unchained" pleases fans with surprise ending

Arrow’s “Unchained” pleases fans with surprise ending

Kevin Howard February 11, 2016

The past always has a way with catching up with you. The same can be said for the Emerald Archer of Star City, Oliver Queen [Stephen Amell]. With the sudden return of Roy Harper [Colton Haynes] — also...

"Legends of Tomorrow" foreshadows future heroes

“Legends of Tomorrow” foreshadows future heroes

Kevin Howard February 10, 2016

After the rather surprising loss of a team member in last week’s episode, “Blood Ties” shows our team of not-so-heroes in the immediate aftermath. We see Rip Hunter [Arthur Darvill] in Ancient...

The Flash - “The Reverse-Flash Returns” - Review

The Flash – “The Reverse-Flash Returns” – Review

Kevin Howard February 4, 2016

Forgiveness is a theme that has been running through the series of “The Flash,” from Barry [Grant Gustin] forgiving himself for not being able to help his mother, to Iris [Candice Patton] forgiving...

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