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Ali Houshmand speaks at the board of trustees meeting in the Chamberlain Center ballroom. News Editor / Amanda Palma

Rowan funds methods to enhance university at Board of Trustees Meeting

Justin Jardot February 6, 2019

Rowan University's Board of Trustees moves forward this school year with new ventures on their horizons. Ventures that will, inevitably, require large amounts of money. Losses in the last month of...

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Glassboro’s Primitive Axe gives Rowan students a free chance to throw competitive axes

Justin Jardot February 5, 2019

Grab an axe and get ready to throw! Primitive Axe, a new axe throwing range on Delsea Drive, introduced Rowan’s newest intramural sport, competitive axe throwing, with an introductory throwing event....

 -Graphics editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan’s inaugural Mental Health Conference brings mental wellness to the forefront

Justin Jardot November 14, 2018

The Student Mental Health Conference was held Wednesday, organized and run by the students of Rowan University. “50 percent of students come in without prior conversations on mental health," said Joy...

Senator Corey Booker speaks at the Get Out the Vote Rally sponsored by the Rowan Democrats in the Chamberlain student center.

Rowan University Democratic Voter Rally invites Booker and Norcross

Justin Jardot October 31, 2018

Donald Norcross, Democratic candidate for the New Jersey 1st Congressional District, and Cory Booker, New Jersey Senator, spoke at the Rowan Democrats "Get Out the Vote" rally held at the Chamberlain student...

PROFile: Rowan University’s Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement and Commuter Services

Justin Jardot October 31, 2018

From the second floor of the Chamberlain Student Center, the Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement & Commuter Services works as the extended arm of the university. The office works to provide...

Photo of Donnie Farrell- courtesy of the Donnie Farrell project website.

11 year anniversary of Donnie Farrell’s death

Justin Jardot October 24, 2018

Donnie Farrell’s death 11 years ago still rings through the consciousness of Rowan University and its students. Rowan has immortalized Farrell through his memorial located at Triad Apartments, the Donnie...

On October 1st, Rowan university students volunteered in the Cathedral kitchen for Feed a Family. -photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Rowan University’s Feed a Family provided aid to the Cathedral Kitchen

Justin Jardot October 3, 2018

Rowan University’s Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement and Commuter Services provided aid to the Cathedral Kitchen on Oct. 1. With over 200 people in attendance, the volunteers had their hands...

Proftalk's talking "spotlight" happened in the Owl's Nest this past Tuesday. -Photo courtesy of Proftalks

PROFtalk: Talking spotlight and what it truly means

Justin Jardot October 3, 2018

The Student Center hosted a Proftalk last Tuesday entitled “Spotlight,” run by Rowan University’s Orientation and Student Leadership Program. The Proftalk brought student speakers to the Owl’s...

Jacket worn by Dr. Farish, shown at his commemoration. -Assistant News Editor/Justin Jardot

Former Rowan president Dr. Donald Farish honored at commemoration

Justin Jardot October 3, 2018

Dr. Donald Farish’s Memorial service was held last Friday in Boyd Recital Hall. His colleagues and peers at Rowan University attended to commemorate his passing and celebrate his life. The service was...

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