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Tai Verdes is set to headline the April 21 Hollybash festival. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Students are confused over Hollybash headlining artist, Tai Verdes, and so am I

Tatiana Retamar April 19, 2023

In March, Rowan University Student Center and Campus Activities (SCCA) announced the headlining artist, Tai Verdes, is set to perform at this year's Hollybash along with opening performances including...

Retamar discusses how celebrities can influence cancel culture. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: When will celebrities say that enough is enough?

Tatiana Retamar April 6, 2023

Cancel culture is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure." In layman's terms, it’s when...

Shake by Nature, otherwise known as Kevin McCarthy, performed his song “Am I Supposed To Know?” during 813nertainment's Landmark show. - Staff Writer / Tatiana
Retamar

Blast to the past: 813ntertainment showcases four Rowan artists in concert at the Landmark

Tatiana Retamar March 21, 2023

On March 2, Glassboro traveled back to the '90s with 813ntertainment for their music showcase “Party Like It’s 1999” at Landmark Americana.  “We are grateful for Landmark for allowing...

Retamar discusses emotions students may face as they near graduation. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: A letter to the student who is close to the finish line

Tatiana Retamar March 1, 2023

May 6.  May 6 to those who are returning students may seem like a regular day to them, they just finished their last final and are packing up their belongings to head home and finally kick start...

Retamar discusses the importance of representation at Rowan University. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: Why representation at Rowan University matters

Tatiana Retamar February 22, 2023

To this day I can still remember the conversation I had with my high school counselor, Mrs. Hastings. It was 2017. I was a junior then, and I was skipping lunch because she promised to bring me McDonald's...

Ioannou's short film "Twisted Faith" won Best in Film at the 2022 RTF Media Fest. - Photo via Niko Ioannou

2022 RTF Media Fest winner Niko Ioannou offers advice to fellow filmmakers

Tatiana Retamar February 1, 2023

Film has always been humanity’s way of looking at life through the creative lens of filmmakers who can take one inspired idea and turn it into something impactful — beautiful and out-of-this-world. 21-year-old...

2022 Rowan graduate, Nick Flagg, has gone on to perform, teach, direct and inspire all over South Jersey. - Photo via Nick Flagg

Rowan alum Nick Flagg reflects on his inspirations and the stereotypes of gender in theater

Tatiana Retamar January 26, 2023

Rowan University College of Performing Arts has always had the reputation of being an excellent pathway into the entertainment arts. Students are given first-hand experience with the arts through acting,...

Gabe Saint Elien is a Rowan-based photographer. - Photo / Gabe Saint Elien

Rowan-Based Photographer Gabriel Saint Elien on Capturing Memories

Tatiana Retamar October 19, 2022

Rowan University prides itself on providing opportunities for students to grow their brands and giving them the chance to explore their interests. Through providing these opportunities, Rowan is always...

Danny Vechesky performs at Burlington County Amphitheater in 2022. - Photo / Michael Vechesky

Rowan Alum Danny Vechesky Talks Musical Start and Inspirations

Tatiana Retamar October 13, 2022

Rowan University has always boasted their ability to provide opportunities for students to share their talents both on campus and far away — Danny Vechesky was one of those students. Vechesky, a...

Beauty in Distress will host fashion week Oct. 24 - 28. - Logo via Beauty in Distress

Beauty in Distress Aims to Foster Inclusivity and Confidence Within Rowan Community

Tatiana Retamar October 12, 2022

Rowan University has always been known to offer new opportunities and resources to students as far as giving current and incoming students the chance to be more involved in the student community.  Over...

Rowan's Center for Art and Social Engagement is home to various artworks that make up "The Sister Chapel." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Chelsea Valcourt

Rowan’s Center for Art and Social Engagement Seeks to Educate and Inspire

Tatiana Retamar October 5, 2022

The Center for Art and Social Engagement (CASE) is a new satellite component of the Rowan University Art Gallery, located on the ground floor of Westby Hall. In a recent interview, Mary Salvante, gallery...

See a showcase of jack-o'-lanterns, in Woosley Park, Oct. 12-16. / Graphic via Tatiana Retamar and Tazjahne Moore

Halloween Haunts: Fall Festivals Near Rowan

Tatiana Retamar September 28, 2022

As summer nights come to an end, many are excited to enter another glorious season of sweater weather, apple picking, and pumpkin carving. As a fall lover, it’s always exciting to celebrate everything...

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