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Students visiting different organizations tabling at the Experiential Learning Expo. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Experiential Learning Expo helps students gain hands on experience

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 18, 2024

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is helping students build their resumes with a new requirement for all the majors within the school. The Experiential Learning Expo is an event that...

A piece of Paul Stankard's work. - Photo via Paul Stankard.

To labor is to pray: artist in residence Paul Stankard

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024

Though signs of the town’s history in glass making are everywhere, from the name "Glassboro" itself to art pieces and signs strewn across various streets in the area, most Rowan students don’t pay...

Lights form a spiral pattern to the tune of "Killer Queen" at the Edelman Planetarium, Glassboro, NJ on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. - Contributor / Owen Miller

Edelman Planetarium works to make the space more accessible

Evan Troxel, Contributor September 18, 2024

Soon everyone will be able to enjoy the stars.  The Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, located in the science hall, is looking towards creating a more accessible environment. The Edelman Planetarium...

Rowan student earns a prize at one of the game venues at Rohrer Festival at Business Hall. - Contributor / Grady Stefankiewicz

Students celebrate the school of business at Rohrer Fest

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Contributor September 18, 2024

Rohrer Fest is a community event of dedication to success filled with edible candy, sand art, and powdered funnel cakes. On Sept. 12, Rowan University’s William Rohrer School of Business hosted its annual...

Scabby the Rat outside of Raising Canes construction. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

“They’re upset”: Scabby the Rat makes appearance outside Raising Cane’s construction site

Luke Brown and Jake Clark September 18, 2024

Scabby the Rat first came on to the scene of American union protests in 1989, protesting in Plainfield, Illinois. At the time, the rat was nameless, prompting a “Name the Rat” contest. Two months later,...

Rowan Ballroom Club practicing dance combinations taught by instructor Krystal Bradley. - Copy Editor / Marchella Mazzoni

Ballroom club is waltzing their way through New Jersey

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor September 18, 2024

Coaching student dancers in various styles of ballroom, rhythm, and Latin dancing, the Rowan University Ballroom Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at LaPierre Ballroom Dance Studio located on East...

The Writing Arts Club board members outside of Robinson Hall Room 202. - Copy Editor / Claire McDermott

The Writing Arts Club inspires students to embrace their inner writer

Claire McDermott, Copy Editor September 18, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 12, Rowan’s Writing Arts Club held its first weekly meeting of the year in Robinson Hall. Students eagerly gathered in the classroom and tapped into their creativity with the vast...

"When trading in articles of clothing, not only are students getting a piece of Rowan merchandise, they are benefiting two local businesses: Goodwill of Glassboro and The Salvation Army store in Turnersville." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Chamberlain Student Center swaps t-shirts for a cause

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

In exchange for old t-shirts, sweatshirts, and headgear from other colleges, universities, or high schools, students can receive a brand new, free Rowan University t-shirt. All students have to do is bring...

"The Engineering Department at Rowan University held its annual Engineering Carnival outside Engineering Hall on Sept. 6." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Gears turn at annual Engineering Carnival

Juan Abalos-Zavala, Contributor September 11, 2024

The Engineering Department at Rowan University held its annual Engineering Carnival outside Engineering Hall on Sept. 6. Many things were featured such as bouncy castles, a mechanical bull ride, free food,...

Yashira Guzman, founder and president of Rowan Hip Hop (left), Jack Mammon, senator, and Nyrah Wardlow-Matthews, vice president of Rowan Hip Hop, joined the event to introduce their new club, inviting all students who love hip hop, are artists, or simply enjoy the culture. - Staff Writer /  Essence Holman

Men of Color Alliance establish themselves among Rowan clubs

Essence Holman, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Starting the fall 2024 semester with their 2nd “Coming To Rowan” event, Men Of Color Alliance (MOCA) showcased the importance of connections and networking through a plethora of clubs and organizations,...

"However, not all cheating is created equal." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

The complications of AI for both students and professors

Anthony Coccaro, Contributor September 11, 2024

Quick solutions to impending deadlines may turn students into integrity violators and do so frequently. According to Faculty Fellow for Academic Integrity, Benjamin Daniels, associate teaching professor,...

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