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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....

"Jackie's essays fueled me," said Lanier. - Staff Writer / Dan Hassall

“No Offense”: celebrating queer voices in Rowan Writing Arts

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On the night of Wednesday, Feb. 26, writers and readers alike made their way to Rowan's University Art Gallery to celebrate the launch of a project years in the making. As visitors filed in through the...

LVNA members Liz Rohr, left, and Madeline Reddy, right, sing at RAH and SUP's Battle of the Bands. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, March 1, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Bands go head-to-head in battle for Hollybash performance

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor March 5, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, running into the early hours of Sunday, March 2, Rowan After Hours (RAH) and Student University Programmers (SUP) hosted nine Rowan-based bands in the Student Center Pit for their...

The cast of “Almost, Maine” together in the Black Box Studio on the day of opening night.  Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, February 20, 2025. - Photo via Dr. Elisabeth Hostetter

“Almost, Maine” completes its Rowan MainStage debut in delightful fashion

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On Feb. 20, Rowan’s Theatre Department presented its opening performance of “Almost, Maine” in the Black Box Studio at Bunce Hall as a part of its MainStage Season. “Almost, Maine,” which...

Ivan Curtean plays the cimbalom at Boyd Recital Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Ashtaye-Ann Ashley

Ivan Curtean and Alexander Timofeev perform in Spotlight Series

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

There is a truth, often unspoken but true all the same, that those who fully devote themselves to their art move at the hand of forces so intuitive to their perspective, yet so often alien to onlookers,...

Rangeela Dance Team on stage. - Photo via Rangeela Dance Team

Culture and community: Rowan’s Rangeela Dance Team

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Founded in 2016, the Rowan University Rangeela Dance Team is a way for Indian culture to be brought to Rowan University and shared with others. Rangeela is a Bollywood fusion dance team that is a mix of...

“[It’s] very low stakes. There's no auditioning; we rarely make cuts, you know. It's very welcoming,” Duffy said. - Multimedia Editor / Matthew Millroy

Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival holds two-day long festival

Matthew Millroy, Multimedia Editor February 19, 2025

The Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival was held in the Wilson Concert Hall on Feb. 8, and Feb. 9, with vendors and performances by 7 different brass bands from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. There...

Dance Extensions group on stage in Pfleeger Concert Hall. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

DEXT Showcase Rocks Pfleeger Concert Hall

Lily Miller, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 15, Dance Extensions presented their third annual showcase, a performance comprising 20 numbers with guest performances from Rowan’s Rangeela and RU Hoofers. Pfleeger Hall was packed...

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