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Shawn Tucker addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference. Glassboro, N.J. Tuesday, May 19, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan’s new director of athletics Shawn Tucker speaks for first time as a Prof

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Rowan’s newly appointed director of athletics, Shawn Tucker, spoke at his introductory press conference in the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion on May 20, where he discussed his future goals for...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. - Photo via Nick Feldman

Rowan Boulevard overtaken by “flash mob”

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

This past week, a crowd of “rowdy” teenagers made their way onto campus, taking up a majority of Rowan Boulevard both Thursday and Friday night, as first reported by ABC News. Authorities say that...

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...

Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to the public on April 15. - Photo via 42 Freeway

Insomnia cookies becomes second cookie spot on Robo

Christopher Otto and Max Matheusch April 30, 2025

After months of anticipation, Insomnia Cookies finally opened its location on Rowan Boulevard. They celebrated their grand opening in Glassboro on April 26, though they actually had a soft opening a few...

The eight Rowan students who had their visas revoked have been reinstated. - Photo via Adobe Stock

Revoked international Rowan student visas now restored

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 30, 2025

Editor's note: Due to the sensitivity of this topic, certain sources have been kept anonymous to protect their identity and the identities of other international students.  It was announced on April...

Circlez Co-founder Aiden Tahmazian stands with his $30,000 New Venture winner check. - Photo via Aiden Tahmazian

Rowan New Venture Competition winner discusses future plans

Alexander Cruz, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

During this year’s New Venture Competition, Aiden Tahmazian, a 20-year-old junior mechanical engineering student, came out victorious, earning $30,000 in prize money with his company project management...

The D'Aquila family sits on a bench and holds copies of South Jersey Local. - Photo via the D'Aquila family

South Jersey family launches newspaper

Sophia Fandino, Opinion Editor April 30, 2025

Joe and Danielle D'Aquila’s love story began at a beloved Wildwood bar. Now, almost 23 years and three kids later, they’re channeling that same spirit of connection into a new venture: South Jersey...

From left to right, President Ali A. Houshmand, Ron Jaworski, and Board of Trustees Member Joe Cosgrove posing with the $5,000 check for the West Campus Farm - Photo via Rowan Today

Former Philadelphia Eagles QB donates money to Rowan West Campus Farm

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On April 9, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Ron Jaworski, donated $5,000 to Rowan’s West Campus Farm in an effort to keep the farm producing essential food for students in need. For the last...

The members of RCIE's new student entrepreneurship panel. - Photo via RCIE

RCIE launches interdisciplinary Student Entrepreneurship Advisory Council

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 23, 2025

The Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) launched a Student Entrepreneurship Advisory Council (SEAC) composed of 11 students from different colleges and backgrounds. The goal of the...

Election graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Student voter’s guide to the New Jersey gubernatorial election

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 23, 2025

The New Jersey gubernatorial, also known as the governor’s election, is Nov. 5, 2025. Before that comes the primary election, which will determine the Democratic and Republican candidates running against...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Council thanks first responders for work during brush fires

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Glassboro Town Council met for their second meeting of the month this past Tuesday. At the start of the meeting, a public hearing was held in regards to two ordinances, one that involved the acceptance...

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