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“Culturally, the U.S. is so different from Brazil. In Brazil, we greet each other with hugs and kisses, even if we don’t know each other." - Photo via Giovanna Day

Celebrating Art, Culture and Resilience: Giovanna Day

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

By her own admission, Giovanna Day has always had a unique desire for exploration, no matter the topic. Her tendency to continuously embrace new beginnings, and challenge the traditional has always caused...

Two Rowan dance students practice tango at the DEXT-A-THON at Wilson Hall Dance Studio. Glassboro, NJ. Sunday, November 17, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

DEXT-A-THON: fundraiser for breast cancer

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Dance Extensions hosted its fourth annual DEXT-A-THON, a six-hour marathon of open dance classes for university students and community members. These covered a range of styles and catered...

“Thank you RAH for hosting, and thank you Profecy,” said Kurbansade. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Rowan After Hours hosts annual RAHcapella

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Friday night, Nov. 15, Rowan After Hours, in conjunction with student acapella group Profecy, hosted the annual RAHcapella, a night which many have compared to the movie Pitch Perfect. Contrary to...

“50 percent off is a lot, If the store owner came up to me and asked me to lick the store floor for 50 percent off, I would,” said Jimenez. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Black Friday: what would Rowan students do for 50 percent off?

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Black Friday is right around the corner, and while maybe you’re not going to your local mall to get the best deals, everyone loves a deal. Some people line up outside of stores, while others just surf...

Art piece on display in the 301 High Street Art Gallery. - Staff Writer / Dan Hassall

Rowan hosts Prima Materia reception

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Last Thursday, Nov. 14 marked the reception of Rowan University’s Art Gallery and Museum’s newest exhibit, “Prima Materia.” That evening, an audience of both students and non-students came out...

Rowan Writing Arts club graphic - Graphic via @rowanwritingartsclub Instagram

A look at the Writing Arts Club at Rowan

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University has a club called the Writing Arts Club for Rowan students who want to have a space to write freely.  The Writing Arts Club started in 2018, and it allows students to write peacefully...

"The Bramble House, while unaffiliated with Rowan Alternative, is dedicated to providing a venue for local artists to perform for the Glassboro music scene." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Bramble House hosts house show

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Last Saturday night on Nov. 9, the Bramble House hosted a house show featuring multiple local music acts.  Alt-rock band Sore Winner opened and was followed by a performance by Swansun, another alternative...

Veronica Somers announces album drop. - Photo via Veronica Somers

Nursing student Veronica Somers drops album

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Freshman Nursing student Veronica Somers has dropped a Folk-Rock album entitled “Suburban Moon.” “Music has always been something that has inspired me. I'm a very musically inclined person overall,...

"Between poems, owner of Words Matter Bookstore and host Keryl Hausmann spoke, saying 'To listen to [poetry] is different than to read it.'" - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Words Matter Bookstore hosts relaxing poetry open mic night

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Words Matter bookstore in Pitman hosted its once-monthly poetry open mic. This open mic featured poets of all ages presenting their own work or the work of others in a casual format...

A student sings "My Boo" by Alicia Keys and Usher at the Rowan Jazz and Spoken Word Night at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, November 9, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan After Hours hosts Jazz Spoken Word Night

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Nov. 8, Rowan After Hours (RAH) partnered with the Hip Hop Culture Club to host a Jazz and Spoken Word Night at the Chamberlain Student Center.  Students had to check in with RAH at the door at...

"Instead, we got another Igor, another half-measure. It solidified my problem with Tyler’s music: I always like what he’s going for, but not what he’s actually doing." - Copy Desk Chief / Owen O'Brien

O’Brien: I really want to love Tyler, the Creator

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief November 12, 2024

For the first stretch of his career, I didn’t think much of Tyler and wasn’t particularly impressed by his approach to creating shock value. However, I thought he deserved a lot of credit for maturing...

Dreamcatcher on display at the High Street Gallery. - Staff Writer / Shane Bagot

Gallery Exhibition: Prima Materia

Shane Bagot, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Nov. 7 marked the opening of the Prima Materia Exhibition at Rowan University's Art Gallery and Museum. The Exhibit was curated by art practitioner, anthropologist, and educator Anabelle Rodríguez-González....

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