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Katy Perry performs at Super Bowl 49 in Arizona. - Photo via Billboard.com

Remembering the Six Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All Time

Jennifer McGraw February 3, 2021

Super Bowl LV is right around the corner. Though things look quite different this year, the tradition of having a halftime performer will live on. Each year, headliners take the stage to perform a medley...

Wilson Hall, home of Rowan University's Department of Music. - Photo via farewell-architechs.com

The Show Must Go On For Music Performance Classes, Even if it’s COVID-19 Edition

Luke Garcia December 2, 2020

While the pandemic has canceled all large gatherings, which means no concerts or live theater, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a great show virtually.  The Intro to Music Performance classes...

Grammy trophies like these will be awarded on Jan. 31 during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. - Photo via variety.com

The Grammys Amid the Pandemic: Nominations, The Weeknd’s Snub and What to Watch For

Jennifer McGraw December 2, 2020

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will be presented on Jan. 31, 2021, with late-night television talk show host Trevor Noah hosting. With ideas floating around that the COVID-19 pandemic may not be over until...

"Supernatural" aired its series finale Nov. 19, 2020. Many fans were left dissatisfied with how the writers concluded the series. - Photo via next-episode.net

Why the “Supernatural” Finale Left Its Audience Disappointed

Tara Grier December 2, 2020

After 15 years, The CW’s "Supernatural," one of the longest running sci-fi fantasy television series of all time, has ended. Following brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) Winchester...

"Although I think this album is good, I’m having a hard time finding the story in this album. Most of the songs tell a story, though, which is probably what BENEE was going for." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

BENEE’s Debut album, “Hey U X,” doesn’t tell much of a story, but is still fun

Jennifer McGraw November 18, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/album/4KKRAmQ0ksj32l7mrgLOcF?si=72Q33PMARzGyr8Gk1LWRnQ BENEE’s debut album “Hey U X” was released just last week. The 20-year-old New Zealand singer/songwriter’s...

"As the listener progresses through the album, the seamless blend of sounds from each artist becomes increasingly more obvious. The pair bounce off of each other with ease on tracks like “Plastic” and “Stripes like Burberry,” while allowing one another to share the spotlight in other narratives." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Lil Uzi Vert & Future’s dynamic duo shines in “Pluto x Baby Pluto”

Alexia Berenger November 18, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/album/3aITAVBURujVe8fhI2seeR?si=RRgIxgnkQvmUmmHq3PwKbA After many months of teasing the release of a joint mixtape all over social media, Lil Uzi Vert and Future have recently...

Legendary TV personality Alex Trebek dies at age 80. Trebek was the host of “Jeopardy!” for 37 seasons. - Photo via tvline.com

McGraw: Remembering the Legacy of Alex Trebek

Jennifer McGraw November 18, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of the quiz competition show “Jeopardy!” died on Nov. 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  His spirit and legacy, however, live on, as he was an inspiration...

Entertainer Ray Pierce smiling and pointing while wearing a bow tie. - Photo via IMDb.com

Ray Pierce’s Fascinating Entertainment Career Redefines “Jack of All Trades”

Leah Gallagher November 11, 2020

Ray Pierce could hand out hundreds of different business cards for different jobs and situations. He is a professional actor, singer, dancer, magician, illusionist, musical arranger, pyrotechnician,...

A mixing board being used by the production staff of Rowan Radio. - Photo via wgls.rowan.edu/schedule

Rowan Radio Programs Awarded First Place at National Competition

Luke Garcia November 11, 2020

Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM won five awards in the 19th Annual College Broadcasters Incorporated (CBI) National Student Production Awards, which were held virtually on Oct. 30.  The CBI National Student...

Women of Westby's "Street Art is Art" made a point to recognize graffiti as a very real form of art. - Staff Writer / Jennifer McGraw

“Street Art is Art” Exhibit by Women of Westby was the Great Escape from the World That I Needed

Jennifer McGraw November 11, 2020

Rowan University offers many ways to escape and have a good time with friends without worrying about current world events. The Women of Westby “Street Art is Art” exhibit — one of the many that...

"Perhaps her most personal and exclusive album to date, “Positions” bears no shyness in its disclosure of emotion. The album opens with the track “shut up,” one filled with angelic harmonies and delicately plucked strings." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Ariana Grande’s “Positions”: A journey of resilience & self-love

Alexia Berenger November 4, 2020

https://open.spotify.com/album/3euz4vS7ezKGnNSwgyvKcd?si=MCeHCScqT9uIGe0ALGffXw After the mayhem of mid-2020, Ariana Grande came to surprise fans nationwide by dropping yet another sensational studio...

Poster for Rowan Music Group’s “Hollyween” event. The show was streamed on Youtube and Facebook.

Rowan Music Group’s “Hollyween” Concert to Showcase Local Talent is a Success

Leah Gallagher November 4, 2020

Thanks to modern technology, Rowan’s musicians were able to perform again. On Friday, Oct. 30, the Rowan Music Group (RMG) presented the live “Hollyween” concert which could – and still can...

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