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Finalists from left, Allen Zhao, Ellie Wisniewski, Lena Sterling, Affan Rahman, Sarah Little, Nyasia Jenkins, Nicholas Fienemann, and Medha Dabral wait for the competition to begin in the Lilian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni Engagement. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 24, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan communication studies department holds second annual public speaking competition

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 30, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, Rowan's Communications Studies Department held its second annual public speaking competition in Shpeen Hall where five students won a total of $3200. Eight student finalists competed...

Clean up crew at Back 2 Boro – Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Back 2 the Boro returns to Rowan

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

There were garden tools o’ plenty this past Sunday when the Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with the Office of Volunteerism to present students with an uncommon opportunity: the...

Tamtama at the annual CEO Global Conference in Tampa, Florida. - Photo via @samantha.tamtama on Instagram.

An inside look at New Venture Expo winner Sammi’s Sandwiches

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 30, 2025

In the age of the spicy chicken sandwich, Samantha Tamtama stands out with the heart and soul of Sammi’s Sandwiches.  Tamtama, a freshman entrepreneurship major at Rowan University, started her chicken...

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,...

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