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Rowan University's concert choir on stage. - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay

Rowan University Concert Choir holds fall concert

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

On Dec. 7, 2024, the Rowan University Concert Choir presented their fall semester concert, "Considering Matthew Shepard," composed by Craig Hella Johnson about 21-year-old gay man Matthew Sheppard, and...

RALT concert at Prof's Place. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Rowan Alt hosts last show of the semester

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Prof’s Place was feeling loud and local Friday, Dec. 6 as Rowan Alt hosted their last show of the semester. This show featured three emo and punk bands native to the region, Mechanical Canine, Frankie...

Rowan students standing ovation for "Come Together." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Come Together: the fall 2024 dance cabaret

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

From Dec. 5-8, the Rowan University Theatre and Dance Department presented Come Together, an original dance cabaret. This show was directed by Dr. Leslie Elkins, Dr. Christopher M. Roche, and Jessica Arnold...

Megan Miller at Rowan University's Art Gallery and Museum. - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller

Rowan University Department of Writing Arts hosts Spoken Word poetry night

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

The Department of Writing Arts at Rowan University organized a spoken-word poetry night on Dec. 5, at the Rowan University Art Gallery.  The poetry night was for a spoken word poetry class taught this...

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...

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