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REVIEW: Shane Dawson becomes a beauty guru in latest video series

Gianna Hill • October 9, 2019

He’s back — praise my incessant YouTube notifications — Shane Lee Yaw, professionally known as Shane Dawson, is back! But is he better than ever? From my first impression of his latest hour...

Professor Philip La Porta finds common ground in physics and magic

Gianna Hill • April 26, 2017

There’s a nondescript box lying on the ground. A magician, clambering to his audience to find the strongest among them, claims that it is impossible to lift. Another man steps up, apparently the strongest...

Rowan searching for suspect after incident in Chestnut Hall

Gianna Hill • January 30, 2017

Update 1/30 at 7:35 p.m. - Student James "Forrest" Gilmore was apprehended, according to a timely warning sent to students at approximately 7:28 p.m. The email did not mention where Gilmore was caught. Original- Rowan...

Rowan University takes position against Trump’s immigration ban

Gianna Hill • January 30, 2017

Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand issued a statement to students late Monday afternoon expressing opposition to President Donald Trump's recent executive order establishing an immigration ban...

Rowan student sexually assaulted in Holly Pointe Commons

Gianna Hill • November 15, 2016

A female student was sexually assaulted by a male student whom she met in a Holly Pointe Commons elevator on Sunday, according to a timely warning email sent to students Tuesday morning. The victim...

Andujar: “A Boy Like That” but in a thick spanish accent

Gianna Hill • September 26, 2016

This is an installment of Suzette Andujar's weekly column "As I Was Saying" Have you ever thought that you were really good at something? Let me rephrase that: have you ever thought you were the absolute...

Rowan University holds meeting to address lead concerns

Gianna Hill • August 31, 2016

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is provided. Updated 9/1 at 9:15 p.m. - University Spokesman Joe Cardona led a community meeting Thursday to address concerns surrounding...

19th Annual STEM Symposium breaks record for second straight year

Gianna Hill • April 22, 2016

Hundreds of students gathered throughout the day in the Chamberlain Student Center Eynon Ballroom to present their independent research for the 19th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics...

Board of Trustees approves amendment to boost economic development at Technology Park

Gianna Hill • April 20, 2016

A resolution, approving an amendment to the operations agreement and operating policies between Rowan University and the South Jersey Technology Park (SJTP), was approved Wednesday by the Rowan Board of...

First-year Rowan student, Zachary Lang, passes away

Gianna Hill • March 7, 2016

This story was updated at 4:31 p.m. on March 8/Additional reporting by Rhiannon Bulaga First-year music industry major Zachary Lang passed away on Thursday, according to an email sent to students Monday,...

VIDEO: Daniel Cardona makes his case for SGA President

Gianna Hill • March 6, 2016

Managing Editor Kyle Sullender sat down with SGA Presidential Candidate Daniel Cardona to discuss why he should be president, how to bridge the divide between administration and students, and why his opponent...

VIDEO: Kenneth Wyche sits down to earn your vote

Gianna Hill • March 6, 2016

Managing Editor Kyle Sullender sat down with SGA Presidential Candidate Kenneth Wyche to discuss why he should be president, the need for a new meal plan system, and why the university needs to change...