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Secular Jewish group Hillel breaks challah over Shabbat dinner

Nicole Mingo February 15, 2017

In an inconspicuous room above the student center pit, a group of about 15 students sang in unison. As a plate of challah, braided ceremonial bread, was passed around, the Motzi blessing was recited and...

Rowan students define “love” at ProfTalk

Amanda Palma February 15, 2017

ProfTalks spread the love on Monday night as students revealed their own definitions and stories of the concept. The presenters shared their experiences and ideas of affection in Rowan's Owl’s Nest,...

Wise Owl Horoscope: February 15-21

Sarah Camp February 14, 2017

AQUARIUS ♒ Jan. 20-Feb. 18 This week is going to be a pretty mellow one, Aquarius. After a hectic stretch, it's time to just chill out and give yourself a day to breathe. Later in the week,...

Rowan students share tips for getting to class in winter weather

Danielle LaSassa February 12, 2017

On Thursday morning, a light layer of snow covered the Rowan campus after temperatures dropped from spring-esque warmth to below freezing. The hyped storm was expected to have between four to eight inches...

Glassboro Chickie’s & Pete’s has decent bar food if you can get a table

Chris Devine February 10, 2017

Chickie's & Pete's at Rowan University just opened, and the food is great. However, you can only quickly quell your hunger with crab fries and wings by going on certain days and times. The Philadelphia-born...

LISTEN: Rowan prepares to send its only organ major to graduation

Taylor Henry February 9, 2017

A look at the history of Rowan University's longtime-majorless organ department, and a search for the reason of the organ's declining popularity as an instrument. Features an exclusive recording of Rowan...

What is you social media pet peeve?

Amanda Palma February 8, 2017

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Rowan aims to set Guinness World Record for most foam fingers waved

Nicole Mingo February 8, 2017

Although brown and gold foam fingers are usually sported by fans in the bleachers of Rowan University games, a record-breaking 500-plus have never been consecutively waved, ever. Until now. The Esby...

Escalation of relationship violence addressed at That’s Not Love workshop

Sarah Hockel February 8, 2017

A victim of relationship violence is often blind to the abuse that they’re experiencing. They don’t know it’s actually happening to them until it’s too late. On Monday night, Leadership Rowan...

Wise Owl Horoscope: February 8-15

Sarah Camp February 7, 2017

AQUARIUS ♒ Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Looks like relationships are going to be your main focus this week, Aquarius. Whether they’re romantic or not, you should take some time to really focus on them. While...

Muslim Student Association supports Rowan Muslims amid president’s executive order

Eric Conklin February 3, 2017

Members of Rowan University's Muslim community have used the Muslim Student Association (MSA) as a way to embrace their religion and to educate others about it. But this semester, MSA is serving an additional...

Rowan’s annual Winter Ball returns for a Masquerade in Venice

Justin Decker January 29, 2017

Students will be dressed in mystique in the Chamberlain Student Center’s Eynon Ballroom for the Student University Programmers' (SUP) 12th annual Winter Ball. The ballroom will also be in disguise,...

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