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"The spectral appearance of a dark nun throughout the film, terrorizing the protagonists, adds to the eeriness of the film. This, accompanied by Christian mythology and pagan ritualistic themes, ensnares the viewer with a sense of fearful fascination." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Fear & faith collide: Unveiling the horrors “The Nun”

Scott Buzby September 16, 2018

When the Vatican receives word of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the suicide of a nun in Central Romania at the Carta Monastery, Father Burke (Demián Bichir), a so-called miracle hunter, and...

"This production team created something entirely new while maintaining something familiar to us in every frame." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Ready Player One” is the perfect film for our nostalgic, technology-gripped generation

Scott Buzby April 24, 2018

In Columbus, Ohio, in 2045, the orphan Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan) lives in “The Stacks,” a community resembling towers of mobile homes. Following events referred to as “The Bandwidth Riots,”...

"Voidfish" by Hannah Spronz on display at the Rowan Art Collective's juried exhibition on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Rowan Art Gallery. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Rowan Arts Collective hosts juried exhibition

Scott Buzby April 18, 2018

The Rowan University Art Gallery at 301 High St. hosted the opening of an exhibition from the Rowan Arts Collective on Monday. Displays of pieces curated by the collective were shown as well as the first,...

Cinder Bar located at 119 Berkley Rd, Clarksboro, NJ 08020. - Staff Photo / Scott Buzby

Gut Reaction: Cinder Bar is exactly the place you need to end your week

Scott Buzby March 28, 2018

On a cool night, nothing sounded better than pizza and beer. Upon visiting Cinder Bar, the experience they created with that classic combo far surpassed my expectations. Cinder Bar serves their specialty...

Rowan Vocals performs at "Rowan Sings" on Tuesday, March 22, 2018 in Pfleeger Concert Hall. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

‘Rowan Sings’ features various vocal groups and soloists

Scott Buzby March 28, 2018

Pfleeger Concert Hall was once again brimming last Tuesday night with the enormous presence of Rowan’s own vocal groups for "Rowan Sings." The Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Concert Choir, Profecy...

The band Goal Keeper performs at "Battle of the Bands" on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Chamberlain Student Center. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Native Riff and SØF come out on top at ‘Battle of the Bands’

Scott Buzby March 7, 2018

The 2018 Battle of the Bands brought a variety of Rowan musical acts to the Chamberlain Student Center over the weekend. Hosted by Rowan After Hours and Student University Programmers, the competition...

Rowan Percussion Ensemble performs during their spring concert on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 in Pfleeger Concert Hall. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Rowan Percussion Ensemble takes up mallets in spring concert

Scott Buzby February 21, 2018

On Monday night, the Rowan Percussion Ensemble hosted their spring concert at Pfleeger Hall. The ensemble, consisting of 12 students, performed five songs for mallet ensemble under the direction of Matthew...

Sophomore writing arts major Dina Folgia with the rest of "The Boys" perform a choreographed number to "Gaims" by KAMAU on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Bunce Hall. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Rowan Lab Theatre’s ‘It’s Happening at Home’ tackles big issues with power and poignancy

Scott Buzby February 11, 2018

Rowan’s Lab Theatre is known for addressing hard issues through their performances like violence, abuse, sexual assault and harassment. However, very rarely do we see all of those topics in one play...

Devon Dyer performs at Profs Spotlight on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 in Profs Place. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

First ‘Profs Spotlight’ of 2018 features an open-mic and music

Scott Buzby February 7, 2018

The first Profs Spotlight of the spring semester took place this past Monday. For the first time, the event was conducted in an open-mic style, rather than requiring sign-ups in advance. This format led...

Carlos Bedoya plays a classical guitar recital on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in Boyd Recital Hall. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Alumnus Carlos Bedoya returns to Rowan for classical guitar recital

Scott Buzby January 29, 2018

A stool, footrest and an anxious audience awaited Carlos Bedoya Thursday night in Boyd Hall. The 23-year-old Rowan alumnus took his seat at center stage with his classical guitar in hand. Without saying...

Kumbah Givens rounds out the night with an electrifying performance of "At Last" by Etta James. -Staff Photo/Jaryd Leady

Final Profs Spotlight of 2017 ends year on a festive and satisfying note

Scott Buzby December 6, 2017

At last, the final Profs Spotlight for 2017 arrived this past Tuesday. Patrons of Profs Place were treated to student performances of R&B songs, pop hits, ‘70s folk music, Christmas tunes and, as...

Host Evan Newlin (right) announces Sean O'Malley (left) as second place and Elijah Brown (center) as the winner. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Comedians and improv group split sides at Laugh Off Comedy Competition

Scott Buzby November 17, 2017

Wednesday night was the sixth Rowan Laugh Off Comedy Competition, where 13 student comedians competed for the grand prize of $300 and an opportunity to open for the improv comedy group, the Second Place...

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