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A decade later, homicide of Rowan student Donnie Farrell remains unsolved

Matt Mizanin October 25, 2017

Donnie Farrell’s parents always knew that their son had a special gift. From an early age, they recognized that their boy could light up a room or make anyone’s day a bit brighter. When Donnie was...

Bunce Hall, on the campus of Rowan University. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Clery Report released, shows increase in certain types of crimes

Matt Mizanin September 20, 2017

Rowan University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report shows increases in several crimes on Glassboro’s main campus, although public safety looks at the data with optimism. Reports of rape saw...

Writing Arts professor and author, Joseph McGee reflects on adventurous life

Matt Mizanin January 23, 2017

Second Lieutenant Joseph McGee was the first person in the first group of paratroopers to jump from the C141 aircraft. After three weeks of airborne training, it was McGee’s first time leaping out of...

-Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Coughlan earns NJAC Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Year award

Matt Mizanin April 6, 2016

Rowan women's swimming freshman Miranda Coughlan capped off a sensational rookie season by earning the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year award. The All-Conference teams were announced on...

Olivia Wojtowicz completed her final season with the women's swim team. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Season in Review: Women’s swimming

Matt Mizanin March 2, 2016

Expectations surrounding the Rowan women's swimming and diving team were low entering the season. The Profs, who were selected to finish fourth in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches...

Women’s swimming brings campaign to a close with sixth-place finish at Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 24, 2016

The Rowan women’s swimming and diving team capped off its season with a sixth-place finish at the Metropolitan Championships this past weekend at Rutgers-New Brunswick. Despite the team’s small roster,...

Julia DelNero competes during her junior season in 2014-15. -File Photo

DelNero gets last swim with Rowan in the Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 16, 2016

Rowan senior swimmer Julia DelNero frequently gets asked whether or not she ever sleeps. For those curious, the answer is yes, she does, but not  much. With her intense workload, DelNero, a senior health...

Senior Julia DelNero (above) currently holds the best times on the team in the 500, 1,000 and 1,650 freestyles. Rowan will face 19 other programs, including NJAC opponents, at the three-day Metropolitan Championships beginning Friday, Feb. 19. -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming likes chances at Metropolitan Championships

Matt Mizanin February 10, 2016

Positive energy radiates from the Rowan women's swimming and diving team, who head into their final week of preparation leading up to the Metropolitan Championships. Historically, the Profs have done...

In her first year, Coughlan a breakout star

In her first year, Coughlan a breakout star

Matt Mizanin February 7, 2016

It's something said by almost every standout athlete. Some variation of "not imagining reaching that much success." However, many don't prove to be top athletes in their conference, in their first...

Amanda Burke -Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Women’s swimming prepares for championship schedule

Matt Mizanin February 3, 2016

Everything that has happened to the Rowan women’s swimming and diving team this season has shaped and prepared them for the upcoming Metropolitan Championships. This season has been an enormous confidence...

Wojtowicz brings stellar career in the pool to a close

Wojtowicz brings stellar career in the pool to a close

Matt Mizanin January 27, 2016

Olivia Wojtowicz has become one of the premiere swimmers in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The senior captain currently sits at the top of the conference with best times in the 200 (2:11.91) and...

Season in Review: Volleyball

Season in Review: Volleyball

Matt Mizanin December 13, 2015

Throughout their turbulent 2015 season, the Rowan volleyball team was very much undefined. While the team had a ton of talent and looked dominant at times, they could never put it all together. After...

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