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“Building men of character”: Lambda Theta Phi’s Chris Acevedo

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Before Lambda Theta Phi, Chris Acevedo was just another student. Now, wearing his fraternity’s brown and white letters, he carries the weight of a legacy of something bigger than himself. At 27 years...

Student line up at a food truck at Cultural Fest (Opinion Editor / Lily Miller)

Rowan Culture Fest unites communities

Lily Miller, Opinion Editor September 10, 2025

Rowan’s culture fest is one of many annual events on campus that mark the return of students, and this year it came back with an array of organizations tabling on the grounds. Wednesday, Sept. 3,...

Car Smash vehicle by the end of the event. (Max Matheusch)

TEP Car Smash brings students together

Max Matheusch, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 8, the fraternity Tau Epsilon Phi [TEP] hosted a car smash from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Robinson Circle. This event was the 3rd annual car smash for the fraternity, dating back to Fall 2023.  Kyle...

"The staff is looking to hit anywhere from 100 to 120 people by commencement in May 2026." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Rowan Radio’s growing popularity leaves club running out of space for members

Shane Bagot, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan University is welcoming its largest first-year class in history. An estimated 3,400 students have enrolled for the 2029 class. With all the new students, they will be looking for clubs to join. During...

"Pickleball is a paddle sport that blends the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong."  (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

New pickleball club arriving on campus

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan University students have launched a new club centered on one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball. The pickleball club, founded by Jacob Grosser, 20, an accounting major, already...

The Dreamscape VR classroom in the Campbell Library. Friday, April 25, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. - Staff Writer / Alexander Cruz

Dreamscape VR opens the digital realm of possibilities

Alexander Cruz, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Rowan University has implemented the Dreamscape Virtual Reality system into the curriculum for students to interact with VR technology in their studies.  Dreamscape VR is a virtual reality system that...

"Through all of this, the question on the table remains: do people, especially those on the younger side, still have a desire to collect and use physical media?" - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Do we still yearn for physical media?

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, cassette tapes, newspapers, books, and other forms of physical media that are considered to be “old school” have been slowly fading away from public favor. Or have they? In...

Finalists from left, Allen Zhao, Ellie Wisniewski, Lena Sterling, Affan Rahman, Sarah Little, Nyasia Jenkins, Nicholas Fienemann, and Medha Dabral wait for the competition to begin in the Lilian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni Engagement. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 24, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan communication studies department holds second annual public speaking competition

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 30, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, Rowan's Communications Studies Department held its second annual public speaking competition in Shpeen Hall where five students won a total of $3200. Eight student finalists competed...

"The real question remains: which do students prefer?" - Staff Writer / Alexander Cruz

The cookie war between Cookie Munchers and Insomnia Cookies

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Warm, gooey cookies on late-night demand. What could be better? Perhaps cookies and pretzels? That’s the question regarding the cookie battle royale currently afoot. Rowan’s native Cookie Munchers,...

Clean up crew at Back 2 Boro – Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Back 2 the Boro returns to Rowan

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

There were garden tools o’ plenty this past Sunday when the Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with the Office of Volunteerism to present students with an uncommon opportunity: the...

Tamtama at the annual CEO Global Conference in Tampa, Florida. - Photo via @samantha.tamtama on Instagram.

An inside look at New Venture Expo winner Sammi’s Sandwiches

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 30, 2025

In the age of the spicy chicken sandwich, Samantha Tamtama stands out with the heart and soul of Sammi’s Sandwiches.  Tamtama, a freshman entrepreneurship major at Rowan University, started her chicken...

"Pride Fest is a combination of GAYpril, where a bunch of Rowan-affiliated organizations and programs come together to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community." - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Rowan celebrates GAYpril with 8th annual Pride Fest

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On April 17, Rowan University's Center for Belonging and Student Engagement club (BSE) collaborated with the Wellness Center to host the 8th annual Rowan Pride Fest and Bunce Hall Illumination at the University...

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