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"Rowan’s devotion to remain sustainable trickles down to the physical grounds on campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sustainability efforts at Rowan University

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a tagline here at Rowan University, it's an emerging topic that affects both students and faculty on and off campus. From faculty-led examination and analysis to student-led...

Photo via Patrick Ahearn

The puppet professor: Patrick Ahearn

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Professor Patrick Ahearn’s path to becoming a puppeteer was anything but linear. He had always had a fascination with puppets since he was a child but it wasn't a big dream of his until high school....

"There are many avenues students can take to better their mental health such as talking to someone who can help and guide them on the right path." - Staff Writer / Dylan Francis

Rowan holds their annual Student Mental Health Conference

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Mental health is an important topic for any person to discuss and understand, including college students. Rowan University held its 7th annual Student Mental Health Conference.  This conference’s...

"While the response to Glassboro’s community was positive, many students didn’t seem to love the idea of living there." - Staff Writer / Jake Clark

All you need to know about living in Glassboro

Jake Clark, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

While Rowan’s campus is in Glassboro, the town of Glassboro itself has a much different feel to it than the college campus. Glassboro is a fairly large borough in South Jersey, approximately 30 minutes...

Lawrence Cappelli signs a crowd member's chest. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan senior eats entire rotisserie chicken and raises over $300 in the process

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 20, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, a crowd gathered at the campus skate park to watch Lawrence Cappelli, a senior arts major, eat an entire ShopRite rotisserie chicken for charity. Cappelli's goal was to raise...

Jon Slobotkin speaking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros hosts NBC Sports Jon Slobotkin

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, Pizza with the Pros welcomed the senior vice president of content and live programming for NBC Sports Regional Networks, Jon Slobotkin. Slobotkin grew up in Northeast Philadelphia,...

Michael Barkann with Neil Hartman posing for Pizza with the Pros. - Social Media Editor / Frankie Ryan

Pizza with the Pros welcomes NBC Sports Philadelphia Postgame Live host Michael Barkann

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 11, Pizza with the Pros welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies Postgame Live host for NBC Sports Philadelphia Michael Barkann. Barkann grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. In...

The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai cover. - Photo via @rowan_wgs

Rowan professor launches “The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai”

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Oftentimes, it’s not until we look to the past that we can gain a clearer picture of the present, and with it, the future. With this driving force in mind, Pitman’s Words Matter Bookstore celebrated...

MOCHA works to empower men of color and diversify the classroom

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy and the state of New Jersey put forth an effort to address a couple of issues that were affecting the education department in the state. These two issues were the teacher...

Diwali: A celebration in pictures

Paige Britt, Features Editor November 13, 2024

On Nov. 11 the South Asian Student Association worked in collaboration with other Rowan organizations to host their annual Diwali event. Diwali is the festival of lights in Hindu, Jain, and Sikh culture....

The 3D Printing Club organizes books for the drive. - Photo via the 3D Printing Club.

3D Printing Club works with BookSmiles to get books in the hands of kids

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The 3D Printing Club is running a book drive in collaboration with BookSmiles. This book drive is built off of the club’s previous relationship with BookSmiles who has worked with the club in the past...

Photo via rowan_wgs on Instagram.

Rowan’s Women’s and Gender Studies program celebrates 50 years at the university

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

2024 marked a significant milestone for the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) program here at Rowan University, as they are now celebrating 50 years of existence. When first brought to campus, the Women’s...

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