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The SHOP works with community partners to see large donations of necessary goods

Elena Laughton April 24, 2024

The SHOP, which stands for Students Helping Other Profs, is Rowan University’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students. It is located in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, soon...

Getting out of bed can feel like crawling from a pile of rubble with Seasonal Affective Disorder. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Laughton: Drag yourself out of bed and talk about feeling SAD

Elena Laughton November 8, 2023

The seasons, temperatures and daylight hours are changing. So are people’s moods and mental health. Around this time of year a term that gets thrown around a lot, supposedly to describe this change...

Front entrance to CREAM on High Street. - Features Editor / Elena Laughton

CREAM stands out from the competition and offers a unique coffee shop experience

Elena Laughton November 1, 2023

Over the summer, Glassboro welcomed CREAM, one of many new local businesses. CREAM is a coffee shop and cafe focused on serving delicious food and drinks while providing a space for community members...

The Healthcare Opportunity Program Experience (HOPE) Program is a partnership with the Virtua healthcare system to obtain a phlebotomy certification and training. Students who graduate from the program are employed by Virtua and also can receive credit for their work. The program started in 2021 and has successfully graduated 19 students. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Office of Pre-Health Programs prepares students for MCAT, applications, and jobs in medicine

Elena Laughton September 28, 2023

As the year kicks up to speed, Rowan’s office of pre-health programs is releasing a broad variety of resources and opportunities for students aspiring to careers in healthcare. Some programs include...

Engineering Carnival kicks off the semester and showcases student talent

Elena Laughton September 13, 2023

Students, Jonathan Conn and Nicholas Simila, enjoy blow up slide. - Features Editor/ Elena LaughtonMichael Morgan and Scott Sundheimer, members of the 3D Printing Club, pose at their table. - Features...

Body marbling is available for students to dip their arm in. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan students kick back at Hollybash 2023

Elena Laughton April 26, 2023

For weeks, Rowan's student body buzzed with anticipation towards Hollybash, the annual end-of-the-year celebration. Excitement permeated the air, lasting from the announcement of the event to just hours...

Rowan students lined up in front of Bunce Hall lit up in rainbow. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s “Pride Fest” kicks off early pride month celebrations

Elena Laughton April 5, 2023

With Pride Month around the corner in June, Rowan University kicked off its celebrations a bit early since most students will be off-campus during the month of June. Rowan's "Gaypril" began at Bunce Green...

10 actors joined to present 15 neo-futurist plays in just 30 minutes. - Staff Photographer / Grace Fox

15 plays in just 30 minutes: Maria Dixon directs shortened version of “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”

Elena Laughton March 22, 2023

How many plays can fit into a half hour? Most would say barely half of a play could take place in such a short window. Maria Dixon, a senior theater major with a concentration in acting, might say 15.  Dixon...

Rowan Univeristy hosted their ninth annual Day of Giving. - Photo via Rowan University

Ninth Annual Rowan Day of Giving raises over $300K

Elena Laughton March 22, 2023

The cost of college is not cheap, but tuition dollars only go so far. A large amount of funding for projects and programs on campus come from what students pay each semester, but donations also play a...

Laughton discusses the importance of self-care before a busy day. - Photo / Pixabay

Laughton: The power of a good outfit and taking time for yourself

Elena Laughton February 16, 2023

Stepping out of the house in the morning into the cold air and with a long day ahead has got to be one of the most daunting feelings. Just thinking of all of the unchecked items on the day’s to-do list...

Rowan student Julianna Gore showing off her pillow. - Staff Writer / Elena Laughton

Rowan students felt the love at “Be RAH’s Valentine” event

Elena Laughton February 15, 2023

This past weekend the Chamberlain Student Center was decked out with hearts and red and pink decorations for the “Be RAH’s Valentine” event on Saturday, Feb. 11. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. the Rowan...

Fall in love with reading during Campbell Library's "Blind Date With a Book" event. - Staff Writer / Elena Laughton

Fall in love with reading: Campbell Library hosts “Blind Date With a Book” event

Elena Laughton February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you haven’t found yourself a valentine yet Campbell Library has got you covered. Throughout February up until Valentine’s Day, Rowan’s library...

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