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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...

Budget decrease graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Campus Activities sees decrease in their budget for 2025 fiscal year

Abby Thomas, Contributor November 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Rowan’s Student Government Association (SGA) saw a 3% decrease in its budget. This cut was reflected in a general budget decrease for campus activities at Rowan for the 2025 fiscal...

University Assembled graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Assembled addresses Rowan’s growth to become an R1 research university

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand hosted University Assembled to speak on upcoming projects and other news regarding the university on Nov. 13. Faculty and Staff gathered inside Tohill Theatre...

Hiring graphic. - Graphic Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan searching for first ever chief marketing officer

Erik Gil, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Rowan is currently looking for a candidate to be their first-ever chief marketing officer. The goal is to have the position filled by December or early spring. This is an inaugural role for Rowan. This...

Election Results Graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New Jersey election results 2024: winners at the state and local level announced

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

The elections for 2024 have wrapped up after months of campaigning and the votes are in the process of certification. While the entirety of the country voted on who would become the next president,...

Breaking news graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Man found dead on railroad tracks near two Glassboro schools

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

A Glassboro resident was found dead at 10 p.m. on Nov. 3 from gunshot wounds. The deceased was discovered by the train tracks between Glassboro High School and Bowe Elementary School. He had been shot...

Hoffman holds up an image to the audience. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Israeli-American journalist Gil Hoffman speaks about media bias

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 6, 2024

Gil Hoffman, a journalist for the Jerusalem Post and executive director and executive editor for HonestReporting, spoke in the Chamberlain Student Center about media bias surrounding Oct. 7, 2023, and...

Members of Phi Beta Sigma barbecue at the homecoming tailgate. - Copy Editor / Marchella Mazzoni

Homecoming Tailgate fills Rowan students and alumni with Prof pride

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor November 6, 2024

After a week of homecoming celebrations ranging from pushcart and banner competitions to a lip sync battle, Rowan University held its 2024 Homecoming Tailgate in Parking Lot O on Nov. 2.  The event...

A live band plays music outside the West Jersey Train Depot. - Photo via @glassborohistoricalsociety on Facebook

The Glassboro Historical Society hosts Civil War Weekend at historic West Jersey Train Depot

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 6, 2024

The Glassboro Historical Society hosted their annual Civil War Weekend on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at the Historic West Jersey Train Depot. The weekend featured live music, a reenactment by the 12th New...

Center for Well-being graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University announces new Center for Well-being

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

Beginning earlier this year, Rowan University introduced and established the Center for Well-being.  The center comes from the collaborative work of the Rowan University Thrive Community, the University...

Princeton Review graphic. - Graphic via Princeton Review

Rowan recognized by The Princeton Review for its environmental efforts for the second year in a row

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 30, 2024

Rowan University’s environmental efforts have been recognized for a second year in a row by The Princeton Review.  Every year since 2010, The Princeton Review, the educational services company, has...

A Route 322 mile marker on campus. - Editor-in-Chief / Madison Miller

322 question on Glassboro ballot referendum seeks to get public opinion on bypass project

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

Rowan University continues to grow more than ever, as its largest freshman class was enrolled this fall. With the influx of students, the issues surrounding traffic and transportation are becoming more...

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