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The outside of the Pantry & Resource Center. - Contributor / Hayden Fugee

The Shop’s new Career Closet is helping dress students for the future

Hayden Fugee, Contributor October 23, 2024

Rowan’s own local pantry and resource shop, The Shop, located at 124 State Street, has just opened up its new Career Closet. Students can visit and browse The Shop’s wide variety of career-associated...

Leaves collected from the Arboretum Autumn Leaves Walking Tour surround the memorial circle on the south side of Rowan's campus. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Arboretum walking tour: the past and future of Rowan’s trees

Owen Miller, Staff Photographer October 23, 2024

With sunny skies and a gentle breeze, the weather on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 18 could hardly have been better for the Arboretum Autumn Leaves Walking Tour. For an hour and a half, a small crowd...

Rowan’s ProfAgency club meets in Victoria 260. - Photo via rowanprofagency on Instagram.

ProfAgency wins award for their work during the 2023-24 school year

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor October 23, 2024

ProfAgency, Rowan’s student-led advertising agency, was recognized for the collective efforts of their members during the last school year by winning the 2024 Public Relations Student Society of America...

Jim Jackson speaking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros hosts Philadelphia Flyers broadcaster Jim Jackson

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 21, Pizza with the Pros welcomed Philadelphia Flyers TV play-by-play broadcaster Jim Jackson. Jackson grew up in Upstate New York, and ever since he was a kid, he had a passion for sports....

Localhost is located at 109 High Street in Glassboro, NJ. - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller

Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts announces new Esports major

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts has a variety of academic programs within the college, from Sports Communication & Media to Radio, Television, & Film.  However, the...

The cover of the book "Final Verdict" by Tobias Buck, which was discussed at the book gathering. - Staff Writer / Dakim Marcel Randolph

Rowan Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights host book club to discuss “Final Verdict”

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

On Oct. 9, The Rowan Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights hosted a book club at Rowan University’s Oak Hall. All majors were welcome to be included in a group book discussion....

Event staff and drag queen Ophelia Bawdy pose for a group picture after the Big Gay Drag Bingo Brunch at the Rowan University Student Center Ballroom, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, October 12th, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Philadelphia drag queen dazzles at Big Gay Drag Bingo Brunch for National Coming Out Day

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

A shimmering black cloud dressed in devil horns clicked and clacked onto the stage of the Eynon Ballroom.  Ophelia Bawdy, a Philly Drag Queen, was the one-woman powerhouse hosting the Office of Social...

Sean Kelly speaking with a student after Pizza with the Pros. - Contributor / Gerasimos Gerovasiliou

Pizza with the Pros welcomes Rowan alumni Sean Kelly

Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, Contributor October 16, 2024

For the second time this semester, Rowan University welcomed back one of its thriving alumni as a special guest at Pizza with the Pros. First, it was Savannah Bananas In-Game Host and Rowan alum Matt...

Rowan Academic Advising and Career Services staff pose for a photo at their table in Eynon Ballroom. - Contributor / Jamie Georges

The Wellness Center promotes mental health resources at Fresh Check Day

Jacqueline Suglia, Contributor October 16, 2024

Located in the Chamberlain Student Center’s Eynon Ballroom and decorated with vibrant colors and inviting tables with endless activities, Fresh Check Day 2024 attracted a variety of staff and students,...

Expert healthcare panelists sit down to speak at the prevention care expert panel. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Women’s Alliance Network holds panel to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 16, 2024

Three years ago, Queen Stewart was a successful lawyer in Camden County. On Oct. 26, a day before her 36th birthday, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The biggest realization with Stewart...

Club members writing anonymous letters to students. - Gregory Mazzo / Staff Writer

It’s On Us aims to help students build healthy relationships through anonymous letters

Gregory Mazzo, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

On Oct. 11, in Discovery Hall, It’s On Us held an event open to the public. Staff members wrote students anonymous letters on how to build healthy relationships. The event was held on Friday night in...

Jennifer Walker. - Photo via rowan.edu.

Rowan professor’s climate documentary premieres at Climate Week NYC

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The film “Antarctica - The Great Awakens” was set to launch on Sept. 22  at Climate Week NYC, one of the largest events to raise awareness for climate change. The film was screened at the World Trade...

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