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Dr. Kenneth Lacovara holds up a Cretolamna (extinct shark) tooth at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum in Mantua, NJ. Thursday, March 6, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

First look inside Rowan’s new (pre)-historic project

Paige Britt and Sarah Shockey March 12, 2025

Dr. Ken Lacovara traveled the whole world in pursuit of unearthing fossils and learning more about the life that existed before humans. His career has taken him to the deserts of Egypt, the mountains of...

Cookie Munchers now displays a Philly Pretzel Factory sign above its doors in anticipation of their collaboration. - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Cookies Munchers adding Philly Pretzel Factory to its Rowan Boulevard store

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

One of Rowan Boulevard’s most beloved spots, Cookie Munchers, recently announced that they’d be refreshing their store in a collaboration with Philly Pretzel Factory. Cookie Munchers announced on...

The podcast aims to discuss political news in New Jersey's Third Legislative District. - Photo via @ld3nj on YouTube

NJ state politicians announce South Jersey news podcast

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

At the end of January, New Jersey’s Third Legislative District launched “State House Minute," a brand new podcast highlighting the most pressing issues within South Jersey. “State House Minute”...

The museum will open in a little over a month. - Photo via the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum sets opening date

Sarah Shockey, News Editor February 25, 2025

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (EFM) will officially open on March 29. Tickets are now on sale, starting at $29 for adults, $24 for children 3-12, and children under the age of two get free admission,...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Borough of Glassboro Council holds first meeting of the new year

Christopher Otto, Contributor February 5, 2025

The Glassboro council held their monthly meeting on Jan. 14, the first one of 2025. It was a brief meeting, as there were no presentations or public hearings scheduled. Instead, the council, all in...

Mayor John Wallace III (right) at the council meeting. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Retirees honored at council meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 11, 2024

The Glassboro Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 where they discussed the retirement of two Glassboro employees. Firstly, the mayor and council acknowledged and congratulated Emmanuel...

Spicy's Bar opened its doors on Dec. 2. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Sun sets on Dawn to Dusk as it transitions into Spicy’s Bar

Madison Miller and Gavin Schweiger December 11, 2024

Last Monday, Dec. 2,  students may have noticed a sudden change in the popular breakfast cafe, Dawn to Dusk while walking down Rowan Boulevard, as it transitioned to Spicy’s Bar. While the abrupt...

The Rowan Boulevard apartments covered in the smoke's haze. - Co-Sports Editor / Tyler Delpercio

Statewide drought and wildfires cause haze of smoke over Rowan’s campus

Anthony Coccaro and Abigail Twiford November 13, 2024

The consequence of 42 consecutive days without measurable rainfall in South Jersey was showcased on Nov. 9 in Glassboro.  Rowan students awoke Sunday to the smell of smoke and a haze in the atmosphere...

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...

A live band plays music outside the West Jersey Train Depot. - Photo via @glassborohistoricalsociety on Facebook

The Glassboro Historical Society hosts Civil War Weekend at historic West Jersey Train Depot

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor November 6, 2024

The Glassboro Historical Society hosted their annual Civil War Weekend on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at the Historic West Jersey Train Depot. The weekend featured live music, a reenactment by the 12th New...

A Route 322 mile marker on campus. - Editor-in-Chief / Madison Miller

322 question on Glassboro ballot referendum seeks to get public opinion on bypass project

Madison Miller, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

Rowan University continues to grow more than ever, as its largest freshman class was enrolled this fall. With the influx of students, the issues surrounding traffic and transportation are becoming more...

The newly appointed lieutenants and full-time firefighters pose for a picture at Glassboro Town Square. - Photo via @glassborofiredepartment on Facebook

Glassboro Council swears in firefighters and provides construction updates at latest meeting

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

The Borough of Glassboro Council passed a motion to approve a road closure on Chestnut Court, extending the contract for delivering gasoline and diesel to Glassboro, and appointed Andrew Thompson to the...

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