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"The idea of this fashion show initially sparked when RAH staff last fall semester were watching America’s Next Top Model and thought of tying the show into an event to bring on to campus." - Contributor / Haileigh King

Lights, runway, action: Rowan’s glow-in-the-dark fashion show steals the spotlight

Marchella Mazzoni February 7, 2024

Students strutted down the runway at the Chamberlain Student Center after learning modeling techniques from industry professionals on Feb. 3. This year's “glow-in-the-dark” themed fashion show took...

"Looking overall, Quennessen is proud of all the work her fellow club members put in to make this last-minute showcase work out and build a winter wonderland that viewers are sure to enjoy." - Staff Writer / Marchella Mazzoni

Women of Winter: Art showcase illuminates Westby Hall with diverse mediums & styles

Sarah Shockey & Marchella Mazzoni January 31, 2024

On Jan. 29, members of the club Women of Westby unveiled their Women of Winter gallery showcase in Westy Hall. Featuring a display of 31 pieces from the group, the art presented multiple different mediums...

"Auditions were held in Bozorth Hall room 118. West was looking to cast five different parts for the film. These roles include the older brother Angelo and his younger sister Leonetta, who are at the heart of the story." - Photo via Adobe Stock

Rowan Cinema Workshop kicks off spring productions with auditions for “Stella Cadente”

Sean Walker January 31, 2024

This past weekend, on Jan. 27 and 28, Rowan Cinema Workshop held auditions for the first of their four upcoming spring productions, Stella Cadente. The film is set to start shooting on Feb. 18 and wrap...

The dance team placed 5th in open hip-hop and 14th in open-jazz at the UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. - Photo via @rowandanceteam

Dancing to victory: Rowan Dance team’s stellar performance earns 5th place in open hip-hop at UDA Nationals

Sarah Shockey January 24, 2024

While other students were busy at home packing their bags in preparation for returning to campus, members of the dance team were at Walt Disney World, dancing at the highest collegiate level. Held at...

Places lost to time, war, terrorism, natural disasters, and gentrification are all included, preventable and inevitable losses all shown side by side. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Ellen Harvey’s ‘The Disappointed Tourist’: A journey through lost places and collective nostalgia

Abigail Twiford January 24, 2024

In Rowan’s Art Gallery, the new exhibition that will be running until March 9 is Ellen Harvey’s “The Disappointed Tourist.” The exhibition is part of an ongoing project by Harvey that is comprised...

"Each artist created works of art that fit the theme of authentic pieces showcasing powerful statements about the political, social, and environmental landscapes of the world." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Unveiling truths through art: “Layers of Authenticity” exhibition at Rowan Art Gallery

Maryela Gallardo December 6, 2023

The Rowan Art Gallery presented its new exhibition “Layers of Authenticity,” on Nov. 6 and will be on display until Dec. 20, 2023. This new gallery focuses on the stories that five artists from around...

The newly formed band Exit 82 are first to perform as RALT's annual Emo Nite. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s annual Emo Nite takes center stage at two iconic venues

Al Harmon December 6, 2023

This past weekend, on Dec. 1, the Rowan Alternative Music Club (RALT) once again brought the local music scene to life with their highly anticipated annual Emo Nite. However, what set this year apart...

" Following the standard dynamics and principles of a classic cathedral mass, the choir sang the entirety of “Requiem” in Latin, the language in which it was written and is traditionally performed." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

“A Gospel Celebration” gives a musical appreciation for different kinds of religious services

Sarah Shockey December 6, 2023

On Dec. 2, Rowan’s Concert Choir held “A Gospel Celebration” in Pfleeger Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Director of Choral Activities Christopher Thomas, the two-act performance consisted...

"The students performed short scenes in a cabaret style from famous operas such as Rigoletto, Susannah, and The Barber of Seville." - Photo via Prof's Link.

Harmony of emotions: Rowan Opera Company’s ‘Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy’ captivates audiences

Brendan Cohen November 29, 2023

On Nov. 17th and 18th in the Pfleeger Concert Hall, the Rowan Opera Company put on “Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy.” Under the direction of Marian Striber, the student cast performed works by famous...

"One of the more serious acts discussed the issues of racism and the historical oppression of black people in the United States." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey.

Devised cabaret “It Starts With…” sparks a revolution: A blend of poetry, music, & passion

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

From Nov. 16 to 18, an ensemble from the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a devised Cabaret called “It Starts With…” in Room 221 of the Chamberlain Student Center. Drawing inspiration...

"The play featured scenes that represented the most horrifying and disturbingly common aspects of the genocide." - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Holocaust resonance: Unveiling the powerful narrative of “Five Survivors Tell the World”

Abigail Twiford November 15, 2023

Five Survivors Tell the World is a play about five young Jewish women who survived the horrors of several different concentration camps during the Holocaust. The play was written and directed by Anthony...

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman's feminist art and "The Origins of God"

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman’s feminist art and “The Origins of God”

Al Harmon November 8, 2023

Some people have committed their lives to questioning conventional narratives and pushing limits in the fields of art history and feminist studies. Cynthia Mailman, an outspoken feminist artist who has...

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