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“It’s so cool that we just have this stuff on hand here at Rowan,” said Foster. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Collegium Musicum brings medieval and baroque music to life

Lily Miller, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On April 7, Boyd Recital Hall hosted Collegium Musicum, a chamber music experience designed for the performance of early music literature.  Directed by Dr. Lourin Plant, Monday evening’s presentation...

Students and local artists showcase and sell their work at the Spring Artist Market in the Business Hall Hub Lobby. - Photo via Lily Deskis

Spring Artist Market blooms in Business Hall

Jaziya McDonald, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On Friday, April 4, Women of Westby and The Gallery Publication hosted their annual Spring Artist Market in the Business Hall Hub Lobby. The event brought together creatives for an afternoon of art and...

The cast of The Music Man perform at Bunce Hall at Rowan University. Glassboro, NJ. April 3. 2025. - Staff Photographer / Hayden Fugee

Rowan MainStage’s “The Music Man” breathes new life into classic musical

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, Rowan’s Theatre & Dance program presented its opening night of “The Music Man” at the Tohill Theater in Bunce Hall. “The Music Man” was written by Meredith Willson...

Some of the models before ELEMENT X. - Photo via Beauty In Distress

Beauty in Distress hosts annual fashion show: “Element X”

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Beauty in Distress (BID) hosted a fashion show in the Chamberlain Student Center on Saturday, April 5. Models sashayed while wearing the all-original pieces, musicians played their hearts out, and photographers...

Ballet dancers dance in Carmina Burana. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, March 28, 2025. - Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Carmina Burana takes the stage at Pfleeger Hall

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

The Atlantic City Ballet company graced the stage at Rowan University’s Pfleeger Hall in an epic performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” and the Vince Lee Ensemble accompanied.  According...

Clarinet player Oran Etkin, middle, performs with his band at the Pfleeger Concert Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Sunday, March 16, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Ashtaye-Ann Ashley

Timbalooloo makes a musical splash with the kids

Kacie Scibilia, Contributor March 26, 2025

The Marie Rader Series hosted the “Timbalooloo: Jazz for Kids” concert in Rowan University’s Pfleeger Hall. During the minutes before the concert began, the room was abuzz with chaotic noise: talking,...

Students gathered around in the Chamberlain Student Center pit to watch a movie. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” draws crowd in Student Center Pit

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, Student University Programmers (SUP) hosted a movie night in the Chamberlain Student Center Pit.  This movie night featured the latest “Hunger Games” movie: “A Ballad of...

Jackson Hesley paints flames on his potted plant from the Paint and Plant Event at 230 Victoria. Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Truman Steffen

Students host Paint and Plant event

Savannah Love Chadee, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The Paint and Plant event in the 230 Victoria Lobby on March 11 was a delightful experience for Rowan University’s students. From the moment you walk in, you receive a warm welcome from fellow students...

“My favorite parts of the show were absolutely whenever we were able to interact with the audience.” - Photo via Valentina Giannattasio

Lights, camera, “Action”: Rowan Lab Theatre’s latest show takes the stage

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On March 7, Rowan Lab Theatre put on its first show of the Spring season with "Action," performed at the Black Box Studio in Bunce Hall. “Action” was written by Sam Shepard and first premiered in...

"The atmosphere was just awesome." - Staff Writer / Jackson Hesley

Rowan University Small Jazz Ensemble holds first concert of the Spring semester

Jackson Hesley, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

A stellar group of talented student musicians morphed Boyd Recital Hall into a soulful jazz lounge this past Tuesday as members of Rowan’s Small Jazz Ensemble dished out some smooth and vibrant tunes...

“The premium seats for hearing the organ are right in the center of the room, particularly where the big aisle goes through," said Dr. Turk. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Dr. Gordon Turk brings Storer Organ to life in Sunday recital

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

In his Sunday organ recital, Rowan organ instructor Dr. Gordon Turk delivered a rousing performance complete with program notes. The program included seven standalone pieces and one four-movement sonata. To...

"Alongside being a professor at Rowan, Sciolla is a cross-trained singer who is well respected mainly in the crossover technique of classical to jazz. Which would be on full display in her performance." - Staff Writer / Shane Bagot

Annie Sciolla performs in Spotlight Series

Shane Bagot, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

The latest Spotlight Series was headlined by Annie Sciolla, who works in the Jazz Studies Department. Friends, family, and faculty members gathered at the Boyd Recital Hall to watch and support on Feb....

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