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Breaking news graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Man found dead on railroad tracks near two Glassboro schools

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

A Glassboro resident was found dead at 10 p.m. on Nov. 3 from gunshot wounds. The deceased was discovered by the train tracks between Glassboro High School and Bowe Elementary School. He had been shot...

Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple pictures and videos on an Instagram account of the firearm with an extended magazine, according to court documents." - Graphic Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Firearm arrest in 230 Victoria raises questions of campus residential safety

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford October 23, 2024

Authorities have arrested a Rowan University student after social media posts led them to find a handgun in his campus apartment. Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple...

Quality of life graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Quality of life offenses see a rise on campus

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 9, 2024

As Rowan University continues to expand into the surrounding city of Glassboro, New Jersey, more students are being welcomed each year. This fall semester, Rowan welcomed their largest freshman class to...

The annual report is released every year by the university. - Graphic via Julia Quennessen

Rowan releases Clery Report for 2024-25 academic year

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 1, 2024

The Clery Act 2024- 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report was released in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 30 by the university.  The report is put together by the Rowan Police Department...

One incident occurred in the resident parking lot of the Edgewood Apartments. - Co-News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Multiple car burglaries occur in Rowan resident parking lots

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024

Since the beginning of the semester a mere two weeks ago, Rowan University students have received three separate Rowan Alerts making them aware of four separate incidents involving thefts of cars or burglaries...

"With the largest freshman class in history entering the college community this semester, there are more students at increased risk than ever before." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Two timely warnings in first week of classes shed light on Rowan resources

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 10, 2024

As Rowan University begins the academic year with the largest freshman class in history, sexual assault, and consent violations have already been recorded.  Within the first week of college students...

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