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Members of the panel. - Staff Writer / Dan Hassall

Rowan’s Education Abroad Office offers resources to students with disabilities to travel

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

For many students, studying abroad may be the highlight of their college experience. After all, the privilege to be able to get away to a different part of the world to experience unique places and perspectives...

Students participating in Sex Toy Bingo. - Staff Writer / Gabriel Fogg

Sex Toy Bingo creates safe space for attendees

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Almost 300 students gathered for PRISM’s annual Sex Toy Bingo Night at Pfleeger Hall last Friday.  PRISM, the student-operated LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization at Rowan University has been conducting...

A student throws an axe at the Homecoming Kickoff. - Staff Photographer / Grady Stefankiewicz

Homecoming Kickoff starts the week of celebrations for the Rowan community

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 30, 2024

The hard thud of axes hitting targets, smells of mac and cheese and pulled pork, and students' laughter filled the brisk late October air in Robinson Circle for an afternoon of celebration at Rowan University’s...

Jon Crispin talking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

ESPN’s Jon Crispin tells students his basketball journey at Pizza with the Pros

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

On Oct. 29, Pizza with the Pros welcomed ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jon Crispin. Crispin grew up in Pitman, New Jersey, where there were no open gyms for basketball players, only playgrounds. Crispin...

An exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology. - Staff Writer / Dan Hassall

Museum of Anthropology offers students a look into pre-historic times

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Friday is the anthropology program’s big day, as the Museum of Anthropology at Rowan University (MARU) opens to the public every Friday afternoon from noon to 4 p.m.  Curated by Dr. Marie Rosado...

Toni Farmer, adjunct professor at Rowan University and creator of Toni Farmer's Garden standing by some flowers. - Photo / Jamie Farmer.

Toni Farmer brings hands-on learning into the classroom to teach students about “The Future of Food”

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 30, 2024

At Rowan University, many of the school’s faculty and staff are doing their part to be more eco-friendly. Some accomplish sustainability goals through teaching, hobbies outside of class, and research.  At...

Flow Forward NJ celebrated their first anniversary on Sept. 15, 2024. Photo via flowforwardnj on Instagram.

Rowan alumni help to bring an end to period poverty with Flow Forward New Jersey

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Sarah McClure and Logan Johnson, two Rowan University alumni, have found a way to address period poverty. McClure is a class of 2022 alum who understood the adversities women face in buying period products...

Allan Wylie sharing his story with students. - Staff Writer / Gregory Mazzo

Sports CAM students share inspiring stories at the Student Success Summit

Gregory Mazzo, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

The Student Success Summit was held in the Chamberlain Student Center and featured three sports communication & media students who shared inspiring stories.  The students that spoke were Sam Prince,...

"These events included speaking engagements in different classes and halls, and the tribe’s dance group also came to the campus for a performance as a show of the continuing culture of the Nation." - Photo via Brianna Dagostino

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day at Rowan

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 23, 2024

Indigenous People’s Day took place on Oct. 14, bringing attention to the lives and struggles of indigenous groups around the world, though more specifically centered within the United States. Rowan...

An onlooker uses a skywatching app on their phone, looking towards Venus at dusk. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Once-in-a-lifetime comet seen at Science Hall Observatory event

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor October 23, 2024

Students, faculty, and residents from around South Jersey crowded the Science Hall observation deck on Thursday, Oct. 17 to see a comet that only passes once in 80,000 years. Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS...

Kipp Matalucci poses for a photo after his class in James Hall. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger.

German professor Kipp Matalucci’s spiritual journey back to Rowan

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor October 23, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for accuracy. The initial article said that Matalucci got his BA in German from Rowan. It has been updated to reflect that Matalucci got his BA from Wake Forest...

Students, faculty, and staff at Rowan meet and greet at an event hosted by Black@Rowan. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Black@Rowan holds meet and greet to build connections between students and staff

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 23, 2024

At any university, the connection between students and faculty is vital for young adults' developmental skills and career plans. Faculty often serve as mentors, guides, and a person with experience to...

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