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Otha Smith III. - Photo via Smith III's LinkedIn profile

Virtual cannabis entrepreneurship seminar with Tetragram founder and CEO

Bryant Lopez March 20, 2024

A Cannabis Entrepreneurship Seminar took place on March 14 organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The event was hosted by Otha Smith III, the founder & CEO of Tetragram, a digital journal...

Alum Earl Clark Jr.'s entrepreneurship journey in vintage fashion

Alum Earl Clark Jr.’s entrepreneurship journey in vintage fashion

Bryant Lopez February 28, 2024

Earl Clark Jr. can remember when he was younger and would go to the thrift store with his mother even though he would rather be at the mall. But his mother said otherwise. “She said, ‘We going...

"The film does tackle the topic of toxic masculinity throughout the film. Even though the Von Erich brothers expect Mike (sorry, Mike) to have some of the best physiques to be put on screen, these are still men who go through emotions and insecurities." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Wrestling with family demons: Emotional impact of “The Iron Claw” on the Von Erich legacy

Bryant Lopez February 14, 2024

The story of the Von Erich family is one of sadness and brotherhood. The Von Erich family was a professional wrestling family out of Texas. The film follows them on their quest to capture a world title. The...

Common communist posting that is seen around campus. - Photo via Drew Ambrosino

Rowan Communism club hopes to leave a Marx

Bryant Lopez February 14, 2024

Students may have seen communist stickers or people selling books and magazines about communism around the Student Center. This has caused many reactions from many students but there is not much information...

Cortinarius iodes mushroom. - Photo via Jenna Levner

Mushrooms made easy at Mycology club

Bryant Lopez February 7, 2024

A club that is sprouting exponentially in Rowan is the mycology club with only a short period since beginning. The mycology club began last year and got chartered at the beginning of last spring semester....

The Black Student Union e-board poses for a photo. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Obsidian Ball celebrates and unites Rowan’s BIPOC community

Bryant Lopez January 31, 2024

On Jan. 27, the Rowan Black Student Union (BSU) held the third annual Obsidian Ball where students could get together to enjoy music and food and view the event's vendors. Many students attended the event...

Entrance to SASA's Diwali celebration. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

SASA hosts inclusive Diwali celebration

Bryant Lopez November 29, 2023

On Nov. 20, the celebration of lights took place at Business Hall in Room 104. The event was to celebrate Diwali and was hosted by the South Asian Students Association (SASA) and co-sponsoring the event...

Primo Hoagies staff cut a ribbon in front of their newly opened location. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

New Primo Hoagies at Rowan holds grand opening on Halloween

Bryant Lopez November 1, 2023

Primo Hoagies, one of the newest attractions opened up on Oct. 31 at 330 Rowan Blvd. Many students and even some staff lined up at the door waiting to get some sandwiches. The store got so packed that...

6 East High Street used to be an a bank before it was used for the College of Communication & Creative Arts. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Fire violations at 6 E High Street force students and faculty to move

Bryant Lopez October 25, 2023

A fire safety violation has been discovered in the stairwell of 6 East High Street, the home of Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. The building was previously home to The Whit and...

President Houshmand presents Larry Salva with a document of certification for his donation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 13. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions after Salva’s donation

Bryant Lopez September 20, 2023

Editor’s note: The previous headline and information within the article indicated that Rowan SOM was to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions. This is incorrect....

The 93-year-old vacant Intermediate School is now going to be remodeled for Rowan's new office space which is located 2.1 miles from The Chamberlain Student Center. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Rowan buys old Glassboro Intermediate School for office space

Bryant Lopez September 13, 2023

Glassboro School District sold the Glassboro Intermediate School to Rowan University for $3.4 million at the beginning of last year. The sale was approved by the New Jersey Department of Education in...

The band Club 27 performs at the Back to the Boro event - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Backing the community with Back to the Boro

Bryant Lopez April 26, 2023

Rowan students and the broader Glassboro community came together on April 23 for the Back to Boro event. This event is Rowan’s largest annual community service event, a way to give back to the community...

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