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Jeremy Kashan addresses the crowd in King Auditorium. Glassboro, N.J. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (@rowansportscam)

Pizza with the Pros invites producer Jeremy Kashan back to Rowan after a decade

Keegan Thompson, Contributor October 29, 2025

The Rowan Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact invited alumni Jeremy Kashan to speak to students on Oct. 27 in King Auditorium, 10 years after his graduation. Kashan joined NBC Sports early...

"I want Rowan students to have a safe and fun way to get to parties." (Staff Writer / Antonette Dietz)

The Drunk Shuttle: A new way to eliminate drunk driving

Antonette Dietz, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

Living in a college town with bars sometimes a few miles away from their off-campus housing, students can face the dilemma of being unable to attend a night out. Some students struggle to walk because...

"I’ve just been making sure to balance my school life with my social life as much as possible." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

How first-generation students are adjusting to Rowan

Joseph Weigle, Contributor October 29, 2025

For many students, college marks a new stage in one’s life — a metamorphosis where one grows beyond the confines of childhood and into adulthood. Many students enter unsure of where it will take them,...

Families gather in the decorated Chamberlain Student Center Pit for different activities. (Contributor / Sofia Graiff)

Chamberlain Student Center hosts 21st Annual Haunted Student Center

Sofia Graiff, Contributor October 29, 2025

Local families, students, and staff gathered for Rowan University’s 21st annual Haunted Student Center event in the Chamberlain Student Center.  On Oct. 24, families brought their children to Rowan...

Families navigate a trunk-or-treat held in Glassboro at South Delsea Drive Park on Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. (Staff Writer / Aidan Vanhoof)

Glassboro trunk-or-treat attracts thousands of attendees

Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

Thousands of adults and children gathered in costumes at South Delsea Drive Park in Glassboro for a trunk or treat, handing out and receiving candy in the Halloween spirit.   Alongside the decorated...

"On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County, Lauwinda Cherilus’s car broke down, hurting her grades and social life. As unpleasant as this was, it inspired something important: Baron Rides." (Contributor / Lauwinda Cherilus)

Meet the Rowan graduate making a ride-share app just for students

Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County, Lauwinda Cherilus’s car broke down, hurting her grades and social life. As unpleasant as this was, it inspired something important: Baron Rides.  Cherilus,...

"Some students spend hours hunting for promo codes online, while others discover a world of free perks through the app UNiDAYS and Student Beans." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Deals for Days: UNiDAYS and Student Beans perks

MacKenzie Woit, Contributor October 22, 2025

Most college students love a good deal, but many have no idea just how many free perks are out there waiting for them. Some students spend hours hunting for promo codes online, while others discover a...

"The shutdown has led to a variety of opinions in both the political landscape and within the public, on college campuses to be more specific." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Rowan students reactions to the government shutdown

Juanita Scott, Contributor October 22, 2025

On the morning of Oct. 1, 2025, the United States federal government had its first shutdown in seven years as Congress could not come to an agreement on financial legislation that would fund the government...

"We wanted to do something that's related to badminton and soaring with pride." (Copy Desk Chief / Shayne Crowley)

Rowan clubs build sculptures from food donations at CANstruction

Shayne Crowley, Copy Desk Chief October 22, 2025

In a competition of seven Rowan clubs and organizations, Rowan's campus food pantry, The SHOP, won the day after receiving 562 donations after all CANstructions were deconstructed. CANstruction is a...

Rowan Marching band performing at the homecoming tailgate. (Staff Writer / Lucien Santoro)

Rowan hosts Homecoming tailgate

Lucien Santoro, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Before Rowan’s flattening of William Patterson College, with a final score of 45-16, Rowan students and alumni gathered for a time-honored tradition: the homecoming tailgate.  On Oct. 18, hours before...

19-year-old sophomore Meghan VanHouten tries her hand at archery. 
Oct. 13, 2025. (Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia)

Rowan University starting the celebration with Homecoming Kickoff

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

It’s that time of year when people conjure up some spirit — school spirit, that is. The week of Monday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 18, is homecoming week at Rowan University. From pushcarts to...

Students participate in the Homecoming Battleship event. (Eric Czerwonka / Staff Writer)

Sailing the seas in Rowan Homecoming Battleship competition

Eric Czerwonka, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Students packed the stands at the Rowan Rec Center’s pool this past Thursday to cheer on their friends at the Homecoming Battleship event.  This was one of the many events Rowan held during their...

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