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"Instead, we got another Igor, another half-measure. It solidified my problem with Tyler’s music: I always like what he’s going for, but not what he’s actually doing." - Copy Desk Chief / Owen O'Brien

O’Brien: I really want to love Tyler, the Creator

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief November 12, 2024

For the first stretch of his career, I didn’t think much of Tyler and wasn’t particularly impressed by his approach to creating shock value. However, I thought he deserved a lot of credit for maturing...

"So why not enjoy some of the admiring award shows? Some may say that the point of these awards isn't mainly to be entertaining but to highlight the dedication of artists and actors in the industry." - Staff Writer / Dakim Marcel Randolph

2025 Grammy nominations are coming soon, who will win?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

I have always adored these award shows as a young teenager in the Jersey urban neighborhoods. I remember my first award show event as it played a vital role in my career. It was near the middle school...

"The track expresses fear of inadequacy and the anxiety of losing a partner, even though the relationship hasn’t fully developed. Regier feels vulnerable, questioning his worth and fearing his partner may find someone better." - Staff Writer / Mattie McKay

Presley Regier is the underground producer turned pop artist

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alt-Pop artist Presley Regier has dropped two new singles, including the new song “Questions” and the longtime unreleased soundcloud demo track, “Nightly.”  Regier, the semi-underground producer...

"This upcoming album will prove that Tyler, The Creator is more than a mainstream artist." - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Tyler, The Creator announces a new era with new album release ‘Chromakopia’

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

It is really necessary to call yourself a “stan” of a mainstream artist? An artist’s credibility can be traced by the major influence between culture and the fanbase involved. As for myself, I wouldn’t...

"Flash forward ten years, I was front row at Carpenter’s first hometown arena show at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia."- Staff Writer / Mattie McKay

The Short N’ Sweet concert from a day one fan’s perspective

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

So, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour last Tuesday, Oct. 8.  This was Carpenter’s first time headlining areas, and accompanying the tour is...

2024 VMA Awards graphic. - Photo via mtv.com

Boring MTV Video Music Awards made entertaining with the right group of friends

Mattie Mac Kay, Contributor September 18, 2024

The 2024 “MTV Video Music Awards” wasn’t necessarily a night to write home about… unless, of course, you’re megastars, Taylor Swift or Chappell Roan.  I had the pleasure of watching this...

"What makes a Super Bowl such a defying moment for me, is that it is all about the culture. The Super Bowl created such a cultural defining moment for everyone,  not just me." - Photo via Pixabay

The halftime show debate: Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Contributor September 18, 2024

Who doesn't love the good old Super Bowl Halftime Show? The most important aspect of the football game is on a Sunday night in February. I always had a passionate feeling about the Super Bowl Halftime...

"If there is anything Wednesday’s child understands, it is important to make a first impression. The opening track, “Billie,” named after Billie Holiday starts with a whisper and quickly erupts into cacophony." - Photo via Maryela Gallardo

Wednesday’s Child’s “Seven Sisters”: A look into the band’s psychedelic & experimental rock EP

Rachel Therese Amarille, Contributor September 11, 2024

Iconic American singers, silent film actresses, knighted artists, chefs well-versed in French cuisine, young girls on adventures in Wonderland, and Greek goddesses and muses each find themselves a home...

Two engineering students receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Maryela Gallardo April 24, 2024

Two Rowan engineering students, Matthew Conway and Madeline Dunsmore, were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for their work at the university.  The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence...

"At Rowan University, 2% of students are international. Though a small population, the stories of international students at Rowan demonstrate how well the university is doing in accommodating them." - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

The experience of international students at Rowan

Maryela Gallardo April 24, 2024

Last year, Forbes released a statistic in their article on the rise of international student enrollment in the U.S. The study released by the Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education...

"The Holi Festival was celebrated globally on March 25, 2024, because every time spring commences, the fields bloom with lushness and it also marks the end of winter." - Photo via Rianna Moses

Holi: Festival of colors, love, and spring

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

The celebration of Holi arrived at Rowan University’s Bunce Green, where various students and community members came together to celebrate the festival. Rowan's South Asian Student Association (SASA)...

A student scans the QR code to find out more information about the Bone Marrow drive. The football team will be hosting the drive on Wednesday, April 24, at the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan football to host annual “Get in the Game – Be the Match” Donor Registry

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

For the 16th year, the Rowan football team will be involved with the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation and Be The Match, in hopes of adding donors to the Be The Match Registry. It will be held on...

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