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Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Board of Trustees holds last meeting of the semester

Owen Miller, Staff Photographer December 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for accuracy. The previous article stated that Fred Keating, president of the Rowan College of South Jersey, was speaking at the Board of Trustees meeting....

Mayor John Wallace III (right) at the council meeting. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Retirees honored at council meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 11, 2024

The Glassboro Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 where they discussed the retirement of two Glassboro employees. Firstly, the mayor and council acknowledged and congratulated Emmanuel...

Kornacki speaks to audience in the Eynon Ballroom. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Steve Kornacki breaks down election results during his visit to Rowan

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford December 11, 2024

MSNBC and NBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki visited campus for his installment of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) Speaker Series on Dec. 5. In his...

Environmental grant graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan researchers provided with grant from Environmental Protection Agency

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor December 11, 2024

A new $350,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided researchers at Rowan University an opportunity to assist companies in decreasing their carbon footprint and to help local...

Lowman poses at 2024 Edison Patent Awards on Nov. 21. - Photo via Rowan in the News

Provost Tony Lowman wins Edison Patent Award

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Dr. Anthony Lowman, the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rowan University, has been awarded the Educator of the Year Award for his work at Rowan University at the 2024 Edison Patent...

Spicy's Bar opened its doors on Dec. 2. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Sun sets on Dawn to Dusk as it transitions into Spicy’s Bar

Madison Miller and Gavin Schweiger December 11, 2024

Last Monday, Dec. 2,  students may have noticed a sudden change in the popular breakfast cafe, Dawn to Dusk while walking down Rowan Boulevard, as it transitioned to Spicy’s Bar. While the abrupt...

Sustainability graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Gourmet Dining takes step in sustainability with new alternative products

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 4, 2024

In the most recent step of Gourmet Dining's journey to become more sustainable, it has gotten rid of most single-use plastics in Rowan's dining halls. The transition started at the end of the spring...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Wellness fee increase motion passed at latest SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The student body passed three motions at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Dec. 2.  A motion to de-charter three clubs passed. The clubs included the Music Therapy Club, French Club,...

The Glassboro Council members in session. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Glassboro Council discusses project developments during most recent meeting

Paige Britt, Features Editor December 4, 2024

The Borough of Glassboro Council held their monthly meeting where they discussed continuing project developments and approved four new street names on Nov. 26. It was a quick meeting with no questions...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Issues impacting Rowan discussed at University Senate meeting

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor December 4, 2024

For the third time in the fall 2024 semester, the University Senate reconvened on Nov. 22 to discuss the issues that have been most impacting the campus community in the month since their last meeting...

The new opening date for the student center expansion is set for January 2025. This is the third time the opening date has been pushed back this school year. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Chamberlain Student Center expansion nears completion

Paige Britt and Gavin Schweiger December 3, 2024

On an ever-expanding college campus with over 16,000 undergraduate students, Rowan University is almost never at a loss for conversation. With constant events, breaking news, and complaints about full...

SGA meeting in session. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

New AVP of Academic Affairs elected and Punjabi Club gained funding at SGA Senate meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 20, 2024

The previously vacant position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs was filled and the Punjabi Club was the newest to gain funding from SGA this Monday. Laura Shaban, a sophomore education...

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