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Students from the Rowan Opera Company sing a song from Die Fledermaus (The Field Mouse) at the Rowan Fall Opera Collage at Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, November 23, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan Opera Company holds Fall Collage

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

On Nov. 23, the Rowan Opera Company presented the Fall Opera collage, a collection of scenes from many operas. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-hour show in Pfleeger Concert Hall, a variety of composers...

Miss ULA, Xachil Joachin, being crowned at the Beauty Beyond Distress Pageant. - Staff Writer / Jaziya McDonald

Rowan After Hours and the “Beauty Beyond Distress” Pageant

Jaziya McDonald, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22, Rowan After Hours (RAH) and Beauty In Distress (BID) worked together to host a beauty pageant in the pit of the Chamberlain Student Center. RAH staff, BID club members, and RTN staff...

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...

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...

"The air of the room was one of positivity. Every time someone sustained a note, sang a beautiful run, or did something else impressive, the audience would cheer and clap." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Student University Programmers hosts open mic night

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Profs' Place was abuzz with talent on Monday, Nov. 4, during the Student University Programmers’ second open mic night of the year, Prof Spotlight. This catered event was free to students and featured...

"Especially around the holidays, it’s important to host activities that get students out of their dorms or apartments and into a space to socialize." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Townhouse Community Center hosts Spooktacular

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Just off route 322, nestled behind Bozorth and Hawthorn halls, is the Townhouse Community Center. This quaint building is home to a communal space that, on Thursday, Oct. 24, hosted a small Halloween themed...

Students painting in West High Street - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

CAs host “Sip ‘n Paint” event for Profs

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Rowan CAs hosted a Sip ‘n Paint in the lobby of the 223 West High Street apartment building as part of community bonding. Around 10 people attended, taking part in painting and drinking...

“I don’t care much for Halloween to be really honest,” Giasullo said. “If I was to do anything I would go out to the bar with some friends.”  - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

This is Halloween at Rowan University

Brendan Cohen, Graphics Editor October 23, 2024

With the carved pumpkins and costumes flying off store shelves, this can only mean one thing. A night like no other is inching ever closer, one that many people look forward to every year, beneath the...

The Band Concert plays in Pfleeger Concert Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, October 17, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Genevieve Saquella

Rowan University Bands presents first annual Collage Concert

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The Rowan University Bands’ first annual Collage Concert brought together three of RU’s bands to blend contemporary and classic music. The Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Pride of the Profs Marching...

The three DJs control the headphones of the guests at the silent party - Contributor / Jaziya McDonald

Rowan After Hours and the Black Cultural League Host Silent Party

Jaziya McDonald, Contributor October 15, 2024

On Oct. 11, Rowan After Hours (RAH) hosted a silent party in collaboration with the Black Cultural League (BCL) in the Eynon Ballroom at the Chamberlain Student Center.  As the trend of silent parties...

Pink Pony Prof event in the Student Center - Multimedia Editor / Matthew Millroy

SJICR holds Pink Pony Profs event

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Pink Pony Profs turned the Chamberlain Student Center pit into a midwestern princess’ queer dream.  The Office of Social Justice, Inclusion, and Conflict Resolution...

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