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Khairutdinov playing the Piano. - Photo via Виталий Хайрутдинов (Vitalii Khairutdinov) on Facebook

From Russia to Rowan: Vitalii Khairutdinov

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

Vitalii Khairutdinov was seven years old when he was introduced to piano. “My aunt was a music teacher,” Khairutdinov said, “and when I went to her school, I touched the keys on the piano, and...

"Music is the one thing I can always keep talking about. I’ve met so many people through it." - Photo via @bella.policarpo on Instagram

Isabella Policarpo becomes Grammy U Ambassador

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 1, 2024

Junior music industry major Isabella Policarpo has been chosen as Grammy U’s ambassador for their Philadelphia chapter. The Recording Academy is the same organization that runs the Grammy Awards and...

Artwork via Alex Majer

Alex Majer: Rowan graphic design artist

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

If you have ever been to High Grounds in Glassboro, New Jersey as of late, then you have probably seen some art pieces on the wall. Alex Majer is the creator of the art that you see being displayed at...

"Even when I am having a bad day, I can draw and get it all out.” - Photo via Sumayyah Hayes-Coles

Student artist Sumayyah Hayes-Coles speaks on joy and art

Dylan Francis, Contributor September 24, 2024

“Art is my bread and butter. It is my life. It gives me life,” Hayes said. Those words encapsulate the person that Sumayyah Hayes-Coles is. Hayes is a 24-year-old senior here at Rowan University....

Oliveri torching her Western inspired belt-buckle she created at Peter’s Valley School of Arts and Craft in Layton, NJ. - Photo via Bethany Oliveri

Bethany Oliveri excels in her artistry with a BFA in medals and jewelry

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor September 18, 2024

Junior Art Education major Bethany Oliveri discovered an unexpected love for jewelry after she nearly skipped Rowan’s Intro to Jewelry course. The class focused on the basics of the craft, and making...

Ellie Gressman promoting the Sad Summer Festival in a bear costume outside of Jim’s Steaks. - Photo via Ellie Gressman

Rowan student Ellie Gressman completes the top internship at Live Nation

Marchella Mazzoni, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

This past summer, senior music industry major Ellie Gressman completed the top internship in marketing solely at Live Nation. With a niche for music promotion, this opportunity sparked her journey of working...

"Garcia’s end goal here at Rowan beyond Spud Mack is to make a career in making music for film and television." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan’s Guitar Hero: Ethan Garcia & Spud Mack rock the Glassboro scene

Aiden Seratore April 24, 2024

Guitarist Ethan Garcia and his band Spud Mack have made quite the scene here in Glassboro. It speaks volumes when a band started here at Rowan makes such a big impression that they perform at Hollybash....

"Siegel's greatest inspirations have been Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame, Neil Peart of Rush, and jazz drummer Buddy Rich." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Alexander Siegel: The drummer behind Rowan’s rising band, Spud Mack

Grace Reed April 24, 2024

Alexander Siegel is a 21-year-old business major in his second to last year at Rowan. Despite his conventional field of study, Siegel remains quite the opposite, loving music, and making a name for himself...

"The group of four has been passionate about playing music for nearly all of their lives, with Giuliani finding her love for singing at a young age and taking singing lessons for about seven years." - Photo via Ama Wick

Polaroid Fade: Crafting dreamy tunes inspired by Jersey Shore vibes

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Surrounded by the sound of crashing waves traveling across the coast, the band Polaroid Fade pens all season long at New Jersey beaches.  Polaroid Fade’s song inspiration stems from taking in...

"The group of three musicians practiced together and performed at house show venues and bars for six months leading up to Battle of the Bands." - Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Phineas Wrath: Rising stars of Glassboro’s rock scene take the stage

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Phineas Wrath, the band captivating Glassboro with their rock essence performing at Battle of the Bands and The Speakeasy, continues to venture into making their mark on the local music scene.  With...

"While currently working on recording music with the band Ghosts in the Sand, Prokoshin teases music that the band will soon release with singles most likely to be dropped about once a month." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Daniel Prokoshin: From bedroom jams to local sensation in music scene

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Daniel Prokoshin, a sophomore exercise science major, continues to dominate the Glassboro music scene. Performing with local artists playing guitar at house shows, at High Grounds Coffee Roasters in acoustic...

"As advice for other students who may be looking into diving into the local music scene, St. Pierre encourages them to put themselves out there and speak up." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The rising stars of Rowan’s music scene with Hunter St. Pierre at the helm

Paige Britt April 10, 2024

Hunter St. Pierre is changing the relationship between drugs and rock and roll. St. Pierre originally came to Rowan to pursue a career in bioinformatics, which is a combination of biology and computer...

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