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Kourtney Arena, senior civil and environmental engineer and president of Rowan's USGBC chapter, discusses the LEED Green Associate exam. - Editor-in-Chief / Tara Lonsdorf

Rowan students take a step toward building a greener future with Green Building Council

Kalie VanDewater September 22, 2019

With the push for action against climate change growing, many people are realizing that more needs to be done on a large scale, rather than doing small things at home to save energy or cut down on waste....

Undies Run participants bring clothes they're donating to the next station. -Photo/Christian Browne

SUP holds Undies Run to collect donations for Goodwill

Kalie VanDewater September 16, 2019

Friday evening, Student University Programmers hosted a one-mile fun run called the Undies Run to help support Goodwill. Each year, SUP holds a run to donate to various charities. The themes change...

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara gives an opening speech to the Dig Day visitors. -Photo/Tara Lonsdorf

Edelman Fossil Park hosts 8th annual Community Dig Day to encourage interest in sciences

Kalie VanDewater September 16, 2019

On Saturday, people from all over swarmed to a Rowan-owned fossil park behind a Lowe’s in Mantua Township. That park is the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park, a paleontological site not only unique...

The interactions between humans and the environment are important to understanding the world around us. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Presentation on climate change and its impact on under-represented groups to be held

Kalie VanDewater September 11, 2019

As people, and especially as college students, we find and focus on one or two things we enjoy and care about, ignoring things that we don’t personally find to be interesting. That’s why some people...

-Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Fall activities to help make the most of the season

Kalie VanDewater September 10, 2019

With the start of the fall semester comes the inevitable end of beach, sun and vacation season. Though summer is ripe with fun, as well as a break from the fast pace of classes, many people prefer the...

Rowan's Elementary Education Club gathers as they volunteer at Back to the Boro - Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

Rowan students give back to the community at Back to the Boro

Kalie VanDewater May 1, 2019

The Office of Volunteerism and the Student Government Association hosted the seventh annual Back to the Boro event Sunday afternoon. After meeting in the parking lot near the Richard Wackar Stadium,...

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How to have a fun summer without breaking the bank

Kalie VanDewater April 25, 2019

As the semester draws to a close, you’re probably thinking about the sigh of relief you’ll experience after your last final and the thing so many of us look forward to at the end of the spring semester:...

Students working on drone before flight -Assistant Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

Rowan engineering students strive to create positive impacts on the world

Kalie VanDewater April 22, 2019

Before they head into their careers, Rowan’s engineering students must not only learn how to solve problems, but they must also learn to gauge the impact of their solutions on society. To help students...

Thursday, April 18th was Velociraptor Awareness Day celebrated by RAH in the Chamberlain Student Center. -Assistant Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

‘Jurassic Park’ meets RAH at National Velociraptor Awareness Day event

Kalie VanDewater April 19, 2019

Rowan After Hours hosted its first National Velociraptor Awareness Day in the Chamberlain Student Center on Thursday night. The event was planned by RAH graduate coordinator Will McMillan, who wanted...

The True Colors clothing swap was held this Thursday, April 11th in the Student Center. -Assistant Features Editor/Kalie VanDewater

True Colors partners with RAH for clothing swap

Kalie VanDewater April 12, 2019

True Colors partnered with Rowan After Hours to hold a clothing swap Thursday night, April 11. The event, which took place in the Chamberlain Student Center, was held to help students, especially LGBTQIA+...

College students should begin studying for finals now in order to not fall behind and to ace those exams -Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

How to start preparing for finals and avoid falling behind

Kalie VanDewater April 8, 2019

As the semester ends and summer draws near, there’s something we all must overcome before the long-awaited break: final exams. Even though finals are still a month away, it’s a good idea to start...

Isha Strasser leading meditation at relax and align session -Staff Writer/Kalie VanDewater

Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration Center guides students to focus on well-being

Kalie VanDewater April 2, 2019

With the stresses of school, it’s a good idea to take a moment to breathe and focus on your well-being. This shift in awareness is emphasized by Rowan's Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration Center. Located...

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