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Khairutdinov playing the Piano. - Photo via Виталий Хайрутдинов (Vitalii Khairutdinov) on Facebook

From Russia to Rowan: Vitalii Khairutdinov

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

Vitalii Khairutdinov was seven years old when he was introduced to piano. “My aunt was a music teacher,” Khairutdinov said, “and when I went to her school, I touched the keys on the piano, and...

Guitarist Liz Rohr performs at the "Speakeasy," an off campus house in Glassboro, NJ. Friday, September 27, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Luca Voight-Williams.

The Speakeasy holds second show of semester

Matthew Millroy, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, the Glassboro basement music venue “The Speakeasy,” hosted its second official show of the semester. The lineup featured LVNA, Hue Hinton, Bristoltooth, and Spud Mack. By technicality...

Anna Delvey on DWTS. - Photo via @dancingwiththestars on Instagram

Ex-Convict Anna Delvey on DWTS: Rowan students weigh in

Mattie Mac Kay, Contributor October 2, 2024

Con artist Anna Delvey and the story of her crimes might have been compelling enough for television, but the same can’t be said for her dancing skills, and Rowan students, along with the rest of the...

Derek Jones, Rowan Radio's station manager, introduces the night's program and panelists in the Chamberlain Student Center, Glassboro, NJ. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan Radio Celebrates 60 Years of Success

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27th, Rowan University celebrated 60 years of Rowan Radio WGLS-FM. In attendance were alumni from previous classes at Rowan University who were a part of Rowan Radio and also current...

"Music is the one thing I can always keep talking about. I’ve met so many people through it." - Photo via @bella.policarpo on Instagram

Isabella Policarpo becomes Grammy U Ambassador

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 1, 2024

Junior music industry major Isabella Policarpo has been chosen as Grammy U’s ambassador for their Philadelphia chapter. The Recording Academy is the same organization that runs the Grammy Awards and...

“In honor of his artistic excellence, his incredible impact as a teacher, and his remarkable personal character.” - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Medal of Excellence recipient Mikail Voskresensky returns to Rowan

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Boyd Recital Hall was graced by a piano master last Saturday, Sept. 28 as Mikhail Voskresensky, a Russian pianist with over 70 years of performing and teaching under his belt, played a concert as part...

Film graphic - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Premiere of Between Silence and Sin; a film by Rowan University professor

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 25, 2024

This article was originally published on Follow South Jersey ROWAN UNIVERSITY-  As democracy faces threats across the globe and the media landscape feels more fractured than in any other period...

Rebecca Mendoza (left) and Madyson Pellegrino (right) sing "Let It Go" from Frozen (2013) at Rowan After Hours' Disney Karaoke Night. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, September 21, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Luca Voight-Williams

Students Have a Magical Night Singing Their Favorite Disney Classics

Brendan Cohen, Graphics Editor September 25, 2024

Whenever people go on road trips, it is a tradition for some to sing songs during the journey. Some popular songs to sing are the Disney Classics, from Disney films. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, Disney...

Earl Phillips in Pfleeger Hall. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Earl Phillips Big Band brings a night of jazz to Rowan University

Lily Miller, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

On Sept. 19th, the Earl Phillips Big Band brought a taste of swing to Pfleeger Concert Hall as part of the Rowan Spotlight Series.​​ This 18-piece ensemble featured a robust horn section to the right,...

Artwork via Alex Majer

Alex Majer: Rowan graphic design artist

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

If you have ever been to High Grounds in Glassboro, New Jersey as of late, then you have probably seen some art pieces on the wall. Alex Majer is the creator of the art that you see being displayed at...

"Even when I am having a bad day, I can draw and get it all out.” - Photo via Sumayyah Hayes-Coles

Student artist Sumayyah Hayes-Coles speaks on joy and art

Dylan Francis, Contributor September 24, 2024

“Art is my bread and butter. It is my life. It gives me life,” Hayes said. Those words encapsulate the person that Sumayyah Hayes-Coles is. Hayes is a 24-year-old senior here at Rowan University....

2024 VMA Awards graphic. - Photo via mtv.com

Boring MTV Video Music Awards made entertaining with the right group of friends

Mattie Mac Kay, Contributor September 18, 2024

The 2024 “MTV Video Music Awards” wasn’t necessarily a night to write home about… unless, of course, you’re megastars, Taylor Swift or Chappell Roan.  I had the pleasure of watching this...

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