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Lindsay Johnson, Allie Pearce, and Brittany Gottsch participating in Unplug and Connect event at Rowan. -Staff Writer/ Kalie VanDewater

Unplug and Connect with friends through the Wellness Center and Campus Recreations events

Kalie VanDewater October 11, 2018

Ever feel like school, work and whatever else is going on in your life has you stretched thin? Do you feel like you’re always attached to your phone, your laptop or the TV? Does this hold you back from...

Holocaust remembrance night was celebrated on October 5, 2018 in the Rowan business hall. -Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Holocaust remembrance night hosts Selma Rossen

Kariyah Bennett October 10, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 5, the Rowan students held an event in the business center called the Holocaust Remembrance Night. This event started off with a prayer that victims of the holocaust would use to give...

Steve's Grilled Cheese buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. -Contributor/Erika Solis

Gut Reaction: Steve’s Grilled Cheese

Erika Solis October 10, 2018

Three years ago, Geneva Gerwitz wrote about Steve’s Grilled Cheese and Quesadilla Company's opening for The Whit. How would I, someone who didn’t go to Rowan three years ago, know this? The restaurant...

Students come together on the student center back patio to talk immigration at the Rowan United event. -Photo courtesy of Steven Solkela

Students come together to talk immigration at Rowan United

Steven Solkela October 8, 2018

Rowan United was held in the style of an open mic to give people a chance to speak their mind regarding immigration.  The event, held Oct. 3 in the Student Center courtyard, was intended to give people...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide campaign that involves thousands of organizations, all coming together to find a cure and to raise awareness. -Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Kerelo: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, helping to fund research and raise awareness

Sydney Kerelo October 8, 2018

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide campaign that involves thousands of organizations, all coming together to find a cure and to raise awareness. Most people have either had a family...

Polkadelphia performing at RAHtoberfest on Thursday October 4, 2018. -Staff Writer/Kalie VanDewater

Fall fun at RAHtoberfest

Kalie VanDewater October 7, 2018

What better way to kick off the month of October than with a RAH event that encompasses many of the things that make autumn great? That’s exactly what RAH set out to do. On Thursday night, Rowan After...

Lance Guzman, Vicky Rubinson and Maddie Schille worked the taco bar at RAHBrainery in 2019. - Staff Writer/ Kalie VanDewater

RAH Brainery features DIY activities

Kalie VanDewater October 7, 2018

Rowan After Hours hosted RAH Brainery this past Friday, where students got to explore their creative side in an event different than any other this year. "Attendees were able to learn something new without...

On October 1st, Rowan university students volunteered in the Cathedral kitchen for Feed a Family. -photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Rowan University’s Feed a Family provided aid to the Cathedral Kitchen

Justin Jardot October 3, 2018

Rowan University’s Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement and Commuter Services provided aid to the Cathedral Kitchen on Oct. 1. With over 200 people in attendance, the volunteers had their hands...

Proftalk's talking "spotlight" happened in the Owl's Nest this past Tuesday. -Photo courtesy of Proftalks

PROFtalk: Talking spotlight and what it truly means

Justin Jardot October 3, 2018

The Student Center hosted a Proftalk last Tuesday entitled “Spotlight,” run by Rowan University’s Orientation and Student Leadership Program. The Proftalk brought student speakers to the Owl’s...

Rowan University civil and environmental engineering professor and director of CREATEs. -Features Editor/Sydney Kerelo

Founder of CREATEs receives $3.4 million grant for infrastructure research

Sydney Kerelo October 1, 2018

Rowan University is one of the only academic institutions in the Northeast region of the United States that has the facilities to conduct state-of-the-art accelerated pavement testing. The Center for Research...

Undergraduate coordinator Jemma Freisinger (left) and graduate coordinator Naveen Khan (right) volunteer at the Salem County animal shelter. -Contributor/Joseph Metz

Rowan Students aid animal shelter in Salem County

Joseph Metz September 30, 2018

On Friday, Sept. 28, students from Rowan University traveled to the Salem County Humane Society and worked alongside volunteers. According to the vice president of the shelter, Connie Waller, and graduate...

Waffle Wednesday is dedicated to encouraging commuters to social and engage on campus. -Courtesy of pixabay.com

Waffle Wednesday encourages commuters to socialize on campus

Steven Solkela September 28, 2018

What’s a dark caramel color, sticky and all over the place? You guessed it... Syrup! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, the Office of Commuter Services has an event known as Waffle Wednesday....

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