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Brisa Ghimire's hand with henna at the pit in the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 17, 2025. - Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Rowan Hindu YUVA celebrates the end of the semester with henna

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Hindu YUVA set up a henna table at the End-of-Semester Study Break, and the turnout was sizable. On Thursday, April 17, the Chamberlain Student Center hosted the event in the pit, featuring food and various...

Sophomore Jaspreed Kaur and freshman Paulak Raswand pose while covered in gulal at the annual Holi celebration. April 15, 2025. - Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Holi celebration bursts with color on University Green

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

A festival of wild colors and nostalgia erupted on University Green outside Bunce Hall when three Rowan University organizations united to host the annual Holi celebration. On Tuesday, April 15, Hindu...

"Something that Zhao was appreciative of was the support from his fellow members of the Rowan MMA club." - Photo via Allen Zhao.

Rowan MMA club member launches his own workout gear

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Being a college student is sometimes challenging, but owning a business while being a college student can be even more challenging.  Rowan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) club member, Allen Zhao, does both...

Rowan Parkour Club member Patrick Schoell performs a "superman" vault at the Rowan Rec Center. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, April 4, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan Parkour Club: free-running through campus life

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

With spring now in bloom, the weather’s starting to get warmer. With the rise in temperature comes a rise in outdoor activity, and Rowan’s Parkour Club is embracing the change of season. Parkour...

"This was a day for other clubs and students from different majors to come together and clean up the garden." - Staff Writer / Julissa Sierra

Rowan Environmental Action League gets their hands dirty at the Rowan garden

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Rowan's Environmental Action League (REAL) hosted its annual Garden Day on April 4. Students from all majors and different organizations came to volunteer for the Rowan garden. The REAL club made a...

"After graduating from GCIT with the class of 2021, Walker stumbled upon Rowan’s club team on ProfLink and found his mentor. During his freshman year, the club president and starting goalie at the time, Jake Collins, helped Walker discover his passion for being a goalie." - Photo via Nick Walker

Rowan’s longtime street hockey goalie guards the net and looks towards the future

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor March 25, 2025

After three years as the starting goalie on Rowan’s street hockey team, senior computer science major Nick Walker will soon hang up his stick and let another teammate take a shot as goalie. Walker...

Rowan MMA Club hosts their annual women’s self-defense night

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The Rowan MMA club celebrated Women’s History Month with their seventh annual women’s self-defense night on March 11 in the Rec Center.    The club collaborated with Theta Psi to help bring more...

Alicia King, 23, a public relations major speaks with Mia Nardone, a development strategist for Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education at the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Speed Networking Event. Glassboro, NJ. March 5, 2025. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

Rowan’s PRSSA makes connections at speed networking event

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Over 25 students with diverse majors met on Wednesday, March 5, for Rowan’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) speed networking event. Despite the downpour outside, they were dressed...

Rowan alumni and dancers James Hambor, left, and Valerie Monzo, right, swing dance in the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, March 12, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Kacie Scibilia

Swing dancing into St. Patrick’s Day with Rowan’s Ballroom Club

Kacie Scibilia, Contributor March 12, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, the Rowan University Ballroom Club held its first swing dance fundraiser in honor of St. Patrick’s Day in the Chamberlain Student Center Owl’s Nest. 21-year-old Julieann Wattley,...

Each team created a product along with a hero section for their company's website. - Contributor / Sydney Cella

Rowan CEO club teaches students how to build a website

Sydney Cella, Contributor March 12, 2025

For new entrepreneurs, creating a business website can be a daunting task. But thanks to websites like Squarespace and Wix.com, it has become easier than ever for a novice designer to create an elegant...

Members of the F1RST club's e-board. - Photo via Andrea Leach.

First-gen Rowan Students club becomes officially recognized by SGA

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On Feb. 14 a new club was chartered at Rowan University called First-gen Rowan Students, or F1RST. F1RST was founded by mental health clinician, Andrea Leach with the help of 10 students who are now the...

Members of the RUSPO club pose for a photo after a meeting. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, March 5, 2025. - Contributor / Alexander Cruz

RUSPO helps students find a voice regarding campus expansion

Alexander Cruz, Contributor March 12, 2025

Of the many clubs and activities Rowan University has to offer, only a few get a chance to be in the spotlight. However, there is one club that involves trying to make innovative changes to campus and...

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