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Schaller: Alex Pereira should win UFC Fighter of the Year

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alex “Poatan” Pereira (12-2) should win 2024 Fighter of the Year in the UFC.  The undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion defended the UFC light heavyweight title three times in the year 2024....

Connor Stachowski headshot. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

In the Impact Zone: Connor Stachowski’s mental health journey

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Connor Stachowski was a pitcher, shortstop, and third baseman at Robbinsville High School. By the time he was a senior, he had been playing baseball since he was three years old, and just like anything...

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Digh: The rumors surrounding the Phillies

Bailey Digh, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The Phillies won 95 regular-season games in 2024, the second-most in the MLB. They won their first division title since 2011. None of it mattered in the end. Philadelphia’s playoff run lasted four games....

Allie Palumbo looks at a teammate. Palumbo tallied her 100th career point in Rowan's 2-1 victory over Salisbury. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Galloway to Glassboro: Allie Palumbo’s journey to Rowan field hockey

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

In her final season of collegiate field hockey, Allie Palumbo is making the most of it. Palumbo currently leads Rowan field hockey in goals (12) and points (29). In her most recent game, Palumbo scored...

NFL graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

West: Week 8 NFL surprises

Leo West, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

NFL Week 8 gave us another week of the unexpected. We have the first game-winning Hail Mary touchdown since the “Hail Murray” all the way back in 2020. The Eagles found something, or someone, to rally...

College football graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Kinnahan: Risers, Fallers, and Ballers in College Football

Mason Kinnahan, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

From a bird’s eye view, it might have looked like a calmer week in college football, but this week had a massive impact on the depth at multiple positions ahead of the NFL Draft. A weak quarterback class...

Ava Rizzo competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From soccer player to a runner: Ava Rizzo’s story to Rowan women’s cross country

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Ava Rizzo is a sophomore from Audubon, New Jersey. Her journey to the Rowan women's cross country team is a little different than most athletes, because she didn’t start running until her freshman year...

NFC East graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Wilchensky: NFC East roundup

Stephen Wilchensky, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Week 8 brings two more victories to the top two teams in the NFC East. The bottom two teams fall further down the ladder as they attempt to catch up.   Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles blew by the Cincinnati...

Allie Palumbo takes a shot. Palumbo hit the game-winner in the overtime win against Salisbury. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan field hockey upsets No. 2 ranked Salisbury in overtime thriller

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor October 29, 2024

Rowan Field Hockey beat the No. 2 ranked Salisbury Eagles with a walk-off goal scored by Allie Palumbo, giving the Profs a 2-1 win and Palumbo her 100th career point. The game was scoreless throughout...

Dylan Aportela lays out for a save. Aportela recorded his fourth straight shut out in the win over Kean. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s soccer shuts Kean out for fourth straight win

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The No. 13 ranked Rowan men’s soccer team completed its fourth shutout in a row, putting away Kean University 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 23.   After a tight first half that ended with zeros on the board,...

Nate Maiers looks towards the reciever. Maiers threw for 166 yards in the loss. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan football can’t overcome offensive miscues, falls to Christopher Newport

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Offensive mishaps continue to plague the Rowan football team, as they managed just one touchdown in a 24-7 loss to the Christopher Newport Captains on Oct. 19. Miscues were most likely the topic of...

NFL graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

West: Week 7 NFL surprises

Leo West, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

It was a busy week around the NFL, with plenty of injuries, slumps, and overreactions. Let’s unpack everything that occurred around the league in Week 7. We Have to Talk About Patrick Mahomes With...

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