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(L to R) Kariyah Bennett (junior radio, television and film major), Kimberly Diaz (sophomore english major) and Neashally Luna (junior criminal justice and political science major) at their table, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. -Photo courtesy of Kalie VanDewater

Rowan University’s biannual Organization Fair seeks to get students involved

Kalie VanDewater February 1, 2019

The biannual Organization Fair was hosted by the Student Government Association on the third floor of the Student Center on Thursday, Jan. 31. Tables for clubs, fraternities, sororities and other groups...

Hannah Wolfram, history and creative writing student who is both disabled and chronically ill, writes about the opportunities and ways that Rowan has helped the disabled community. - Photo courtesy of Hannah Wolfram

Wolfram: Identity within Rowan’s campus

Hannah Wolfram January 30, 2019

Each year, increasing numbers of chronically ill, disabled and neurodivergent students (such as those who are on the autism spectrum, or who have ADD/ADHD) gain access to higher education, in part due...

Winter chills are becoming more and more evident as the months drag on. The need for winter clothing is a necessity. -Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Eight fashionable items to warm up your frozen bones

Maggie Leenas January 30, 2019

This week has brought some of the coldest recorded temperatures to the Midwest, even sprinkling bouts of snow throughout New Jersey. Those mini skirts and crop tops are not going to keep you warm during...

Rowan University covered in snow earlier this year. -Multimedia Editor/ Miguel Martinez

5 best winter activities to fight the cold

Nicholas Philhower January 29, 2019

For some, looking out a window to see glittering snow brings back fond memories of school being canceled, rushing to bundle up in their warmest clothes, having snowball fights or making the biggest snowmen...

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How to keep New Year’s resolutions

Sydney Kerelo January 24, 2019

Welcome spring semester, and with it the cold, snow, rain and seasonal depression. With the income of winter, there also comes the threat of depression. Everyone gets excited and thrilled for the...

Students gather in the Chamberlain Student Center to make oil diffusers. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Healthy Campus Initiatives promotes positivity this finals season with oil diffusers

Tara Lonsdorf December 12, 2018

The early-to-mid weeks of December bring about a palpable change within the Rowan University climate. Where once it was common to see groups of students laughing and smiling, the standard interaction between...

The Rowan University sign covered in snow. -Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Giving back to the Community this Holiday Season

Sydney Kerelo December 12, 2018

The holiday season brings joy and happiness, coming together as a family and celebrating being with one another. But there are people who are less fortunate and don’t get the joy of the holiday season....

Rowan University hosts the annual "Boro in Lights" with many attractions in Glassboro, on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 -Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

Boro in Lights brings the Rowan and Glassboro communities together to celebrate Christmas cheer

Sydney Kerelo December 11, 2018

The Rowan University and Glassboro communities were brought together yet again in a fun filled holiday celebration. The Boro in Lights is an annual holiday celebration held on the new expansion of Rowan...

Carmen Trifiletti and Mayor John E Wallace III holding up the new Trifiletti st. sign. -Photo courtesy of The Borough of Glassboro

PROFile: Samuel F. Trifiletti, a patriot and Glassboro resident through and through

Christopher Connors December 10, 2018

Veterans of World War II are often referred to as members of the “Greatest Generation”: a fraternity of citizens who endured incredible hardship and bounced back with a spectacular resiliency unimaginable...

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Best Christmas and holiday songs to get you in the festive mood

Grace Clevenger December 5, 2018

With all the classic, and even non-classic, Christmas and holiday songs out there, it can be hard to pick the top five Christmas songs of all time, yet somehow, I managed to do it. (These are in no particular...

Rowan Students a part of oSTEM came out to help with the clothing drive. -Assistant Features Editor/Vince Ceraso

Rowan oSTEM donates to AIDS drive

Vince Ceraso December 5, 2018

In 2005, a thrift store called the Philly AIDS Thrift opened its doors for the first time. A nonprofit organization, Philly AIDS Thrift has spent the past 13 years serving the needs of HIV/AIDS patients...

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Kerelo: Celebrating Chanukah, the festival of lights

Sydney Kerelo December 4, 2018

December brings many different family traditions, religious aspects and the gathering of families and friends to celebrate with each other. Chanukah, which started on Dec. 2 and will last until Dec. 10,...

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