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Rowan Cheer demonstrates a routine for a crowd of girls at the Lead Her Forward clinic at Rowan University. The team showed girls routines and skills as part of the clinic. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Sports Editor / Vince Scian.

Rowan Cheer on their national success, growing up in cheer and life as a student athlete

Joseph Metz February 19, 2020

When people go to a sporting event they expect big moments, dramatic plays and, of course, cheerleaders. With all that goes on during the game, one might overlook some of the things that the cheerleaders...

Sam Smith is one of many LGBTQ people recognized in the LGBTQIA+ Center's Transgender Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame was featured for the center's Transgender Day of Celebration. - Photo courtesy of Billboard

Transgender Day of Celebration pays tribute to transgender people

Joseph Metz November 20, 2019

Room 144 of the Chamberlain Student Center played host to the Transgender Day of Celebration on Tuesday, an event to pay tribute to transgender people not just at Rowan, but everywhere as well. “The...

Senior Captain Taylor Gretz in a game against Cabrini College earlier this year. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Lacrosse not surprised with East Region ranking, ready for NJAC tournament

Joseph Metz May 1, 2019

The Rowan women’s lacrosse team was ranked seventh in the East Region in the second NCAA Regional Rankings. This comes as no surprise for head coach Lindsay Delaney. “I think we should have...

Seniors Haley Symons and Taylor Gretz go for possession in a game earlier this year. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez.

Lacrosse secures home field advantage in NJAC tournament

Joseph Metz April 24, 2019

After suffering a demoralizing 17-11 loss to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) at home, the Rowan lacrosse team was able to bounce back with a 9-8 overtime win against Montclair State University. “I...

Senior Liz Kramer controls possession against the University of Scranton earlier in the month. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez.

Lacrosse loses to conference powerhouse TCNJ in lopsided second half

Joseph Metz April 17, 2019

Rowan needed a huge start in New Jersey Athletic Conference play in order to prepare for long-time rival The College of New Jersey on Tuesday. So they've done just that. The Profs began NJAC play...

Rowan senior defender/midfielder and captain Taylor Gretz advances the ball against the University of Scranton on April 2, 2019. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez.

Lacrosse plans strong finish to dethrone TCNJ

Joseph Metz April 10, 2019

With the end of the lacrosse season looming, Rowan is focusing on the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and closing out strong. Head coach Lindsay Delaney knows what she is expecting from her squad...

Freshman defender Gianna Rusk controls possession against Cabrini University on Saturday. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan lacrosse gets back on track with routs of Neumann, Cabrini

Joseph Metz April 2, 2019

It seems as if the Rowan lacrosse team has finally found its stride, and a big part of it is coming from the underclassmen. The Profs have won two in a row, including a 20-4 win over Neumann University...

Senior captain and attack Maddie Bray looks to score in a game against Kean University two years ago. File photo

After a rough three-game stretch, lacrosse ready to get back to winning ways

Joseph Metz March 27, 2019

After starting 3-3, most people are classifying the start of the lacrosse team's season as inconsistent. They've taken notice. “It’s definitely a struggle that we’ve been having because we’re...

Senior Maddie Bray controls possession in a game against Catholic last season. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Bray nets seven goals in 17-6 win over Stevens

Joseph Metz March 13, 2019

It's unsurprising that senior Maddie Bray scored a goal, even the first one of the game. What is surprising is Bray not realizing she finished with seven goals. “Honestly I don’t really think...

Sophomore Tyler Garland participates in an event earlier this indoor season. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

Mumford, Garland participate at NCAA’s, head into outdoor season

Joseph Metz March 12, 2019

Both sophomore Tyler Garland and senior Shai Mumford competed at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field championships on Friday in Boston, Massachusetts. Mumford competed in the 200 meters, where...

Sophomore Tyler Garland participates in an event earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Mumford, Garland heading to NCAA Division III Championships

Joseph Metz March 5, 2019

Although the regular season ended, senior Shai Mumford and sophomore Tyler Garland are heading into overtime. The men's indoor track and field duo have qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships...

Senior captain Maddie Bray goes for possession in a game earlier last year. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez.

Havers and Gretz net four goals each in lacrosse’s season-opening win

Joseph Metz March 4, 2019

Being down 2-0 just three minutes into the home and season opener might not be an ideal position. Realizing this isn't an ideal position to be in, the Rowan lacrosse team scored 10 goals to go into...

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