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Members of the Rowan police force prepare to train participants at the semesterly Rape Aggression Defense class. -Staff Writer/Dylann Cohn-Emery

Rowan self-defense class empowers women on campus

Dylann Cohn-Emery May 1, 2019

The first question police Sgt. Carrie Rathof will ask is, “Who here feels comfortable defending themselves?” Most women in her class will not raise their hands, but by the end of the first day...

"Hair" showed from April 5-13 in the Tohill Theatre. - Image by Rowan University Dept of Music and Dance

Rowan theatre performers let their ‘Hair’ down for production of classic ’60s musical

Dylann Cohn-Emery April 17, 2019

For most of the first act, my jaw was open. I couldn’t stop looking to the people I came with to see if they saw what I was seeing. After the first few songs, I understood why there was a warning in...

Ebony G. Patterson's paintings are available for viewing at the Rowan University Art Gallery. - Staff Writer/Alex Heller

Artist Ebony G. Patterson remembers disenfranchised communities and denounces materialism

Dylann Cohn-Emery April 1, 2019

Ebony G. Patterson walked into the Rowan University Art Gallery in bright red knee high boots, with blue hair and and big multi-colored glasses. She was hard to miss, like most of the artwork she creates,...

LaScala's Fire recently opened on Rowan Boulevard. -Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

LaScala’s Fire is the newest restaurant on Rowan University’s main strip

Dylann Cohn-Emery March 14, 2019

LaScala’s Fire, the newest place to eat on Rowan University’s main strip, made an enjoyable impression, but not enough to make me want to come back. Unfortunately, for being a restaurant located...

Writing arts senior Kaitlyn Gaffney reads from the Glassworks magazine. - Contributor Justina Addice

Glassworks launches its 18th issue in the Rowan Art Gallery

Dylann Cohn-Emery March 11, 2019

Glassworks Magazine, Rowan University’s Master of Arts in Writing publication, held a launch reading for its newest issue in the Rowan Art Gallery on Thursday, March 7. The reading for Issue 18 of...

Samurai Sushi, go for the food, not the service

Dylann Cohn-Emery April 11, 2018

Samurai Hibachi Steak House and Sushi Bar has many different appeals. First is half-price sushi when eating in. Since it’s a couple minutes away from Rowan University, the main customers are college...

2018 Battle of the Bands winner Native Riff performs at "Live! At the Gallery" on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Rowan Art Gallery. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan Music Group hosts ‘Live! At the Gallery’ showcase

Dylann Cohn-Emery April 3, 2018

Rowan Music Group and others involved in Rowan’s music programs held an event at the Rowan Art Gallery last Thursday called "Live! At the Gallery" showcase. Emilio Del Hierro, a senior music industry...

Senior psychology major Iniah Corbitt leads the "Art With Impact" discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 in the Chamberlain Student Center. Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

‘Art With Impact’ talk addresses mental health stigma in the black community

Dylann Cohn-Emery February 21, 2018

The presentation "Art With Impact: Mental Health in the Black Community" was held in the Chamberlain Student Center on Tuesday by Healthy Campus Initiatives and a nonprofit group called Art with Impact. Iniah...

Timothy Schwarz performs for the Faculty Spotlight on Feb. 7, 2018 in Boyd Recital Hall. -Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Timothy Schwarz performs pieces by minority composers as part of social justice series

Dylann Cohn-Emery February 11, 2018

Timothy Schwarz played for the College of Performing Arts Faculty Spotlight last Wednesday in Boyd Recital Hall. The concert, titled "Not for the Privileged: Compositions from the Underground," was part...

Philadelphia baroque orchestra Tempesta di Mare performs "A Tale of Two Italian Cities." -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Tempesta di Mare transports audience to Venice and Naples with ‘A Tale of Two Italian Cities’

Dylann Cohn-Emery January 23, 2018

The core musicians of Tempesta di Mare, a Philadelphia-based music group, played in Boyd Recital Hall at Rowan University this past Sunday. The group performed baroque music from 17th and 18th century...

-Photo courtesy of Flickr user Geoff Holtzman

Students react to gas prices after Thanksgiving commutes

Dylann Cohn-Emery November 29, 2017

Rowan is in the aftermath of the hectic and stressful Thanksgiving break commutes.  Most students were working on multiple deadlines and dreading the family reunion they were about to have. To add on...

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