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Oliver Nelson's "The Kennedy Dream" will be performed at Rowan, featuring guest soloist Oliver Nelson, Jr. -Courtesy of Impulse! Records

PREVIEW: Oliver Nelson, Jr. to join Rowan Jazz Band for performance of his father’s ‘The Kennedy Dream’

Joseph Gramigna February 14, 2018

Few names hold as much esteem in the jazz world as Oliver Nelson. The musician and composer is best known for his 1961 album "The Blues and the Abstract Truth," regarded as a highly influential jazz work. A...

Artist in residence Sidney Mullis leads a tour of the gallery during the artist talk event on Feb. 8. -Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Artist in Residence Sidney Mullis gives talk at ‘Legs Together’ opening reception

Matt Kass February 12, 2018

On Thursday, Feb. 8, Rowan University's 2018 Artist in Residence Sidney Mullis held an artist's talk for her exhibition "Legs Together." The show, on display in the Rowan University Art Gallery, revolves...

Sophomore writing arts major Dina Folgia with the rest of "The Boys" perform a choreographed number to "Gaims" by KAMAU on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Bunce Hall. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

Rowan Lab Theatre’s ‘It’s Happening at Home’ tackles big issues with power and poignancy

Scott Buzby February 11, 2018

Rowan’s Lab Theatre is known for addressing hard issues through their performances like violence, abuse, sexual assault and harassment. However, very rarely do we see all of those topics in one play...

Timothy Schwarz performs for the Faculty Spotlight on Feb. 7, 2018 in Boyd Recital Hall. -Assistant Photo Editor/Miguel Martinez

Timothy Schwarz performs pieces by minority composers as part of social justice series

Dylann Cohn-Emery February 11, 2018

Timothy Schwarz played for the College of Performing Arts Faculty Spotlight last Wednesday in Boyd Recital Hall. The concert, titled "Not for the Privileged: Compositions from the Underground," was part...

'Second Place Champions' comedy improv troupe brings laughs and oddity to RAH stage

‘Second Place Champions’ comedy improv troupe brings laughs and oddity to RAH stage

Tara Lonsdorf February 7, 2018

Improv group Second Place Champions, comprised partly of Rowan alumni, performed for Rowan students in the Student Center Pit on Friday night as part of Rowan After Hours (RAH). The group, based in Chicago,...

Devon Dyer performs at Profs Spotlight on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 in Profs Place. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

First ‘Profs Spotlight’ of 2018 features an open-mic and music

Scott Buzby February 7, 2018

The first Profs Spotlight of the spring semester took place this past Monday. For the first time, the event was conducted in an open-mic style, rather than requiring sign-ups in advance. This format led...

Megan Atwood poses with her novels. -Staff Photo/Grace Clevenger

Get to know Megan Atwood: Published author and Rowan professor

Grace Clevenger February 7, 2018

Megan Atwood, a recent addition to the Rowan faculty, published a book in a continuing series this past December. Atwood, who started as a writing arts assistant professor in the fall, published "Once...

A mechanical bull tests prof fortitude at RAH's Greatest Hits on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at the Chamberlain Student Center. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

RAH’s ‘Greatest Hits’ resurrects favorite activities from the past decade

Tara Lonsdorf January 30, 2018

Rowan After Hours (RAH) celebrated its 10th birthday last Friday by commemorating some of its most popular programs. The Student Center Pit was packed with casino games, a mechanical bull and masseuses....

Carlos Bedoya plays a classical guitar recital on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in Boyd Recital Hall. -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Alumnus Carlos Bedoya returns to Rowan for classical guitar recital

Scott Buzby January 29, 2018

A stool, footrest and an anxious audience awaited Carlos Bedoya Thursday night in Boyd Hall. The 23-year-old Rowan alumnus took his seat at center stage with his classical guitar in hand. Without saying...

"Aubrey thought the second half was too dramatic and focused too heavily on Paul's quest to find himself, whereas the world-building and differences between the small world and normal-sized world in the first half were much more interesting." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Downsizing” aims for big ideas but comes up short

Jaryd Leady January 29, 2018

This winter was full of box office hits taking the big screen, including “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “The Shape of Water” and “All the Money in the World.” One movie that flew under the radar...

Student artwork lines the walls in Westby Art Gallery for "The Designed Experience." -Staff Photo/Maria Morales

‘The Designed Experience’ in Westby is a student display

Maria Morales January 23, 2018

On the second floor of Westby Hall, more than 100 pieces of student artwork are currently on display in the Student Gallery for "The Designed Experience" exhibit, which opened with a reception this past...

Bingo callers on stage display items up for grabs at RAH Bingo on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at the Student Center. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Students fill their boards and bellies at RAH’s ‘$1,000 Grocery Bingo’

Tara Lonsdorf January 23, 2018

Rowan After Hours (RAH) kicked off its spring semester Bingo Series over the weekend with $1,000 Grocery Bingo in the Student Center Pit. Food-related prizes included a movie basket laden with popcorn...

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