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Crime Watch: 17 arrests made for possession of illegal drugs

CJ Fairfield February 10, 2016

Since Jan. 1 Rowan’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made 17 arrests for possession of controlled dangerous substances and issued eight summonses for having an open container of alcohol, both...

Trustees plan for Chamberlain Student Center development

Sarah Camp February 10, 2016

With Rowan University in a state of active expansion on all its campuses, the Rowan Student Trustees are working to ensure that all its facilities are growing in tandem with the students' needs. The...

Wellness Center to conduct drug and alcohol screenings

Ashleigh Albert February 10, 2016

As of Feb. 1, students who visit the Winans Wellness Center will now be questioned about their drug and alcohol usage, as a part of a new program. The program, which is called Screening, Brief Intervention...

Rowan students encourage aspiring young female engineers through projects

Sarah Hockel February 3, 2016

Mechanical engineering students at Rowan University are working together to inspire future female engineers through their "Think Like a Girl: Engineering Kits" project. Gaby Rochino, senior, founder and...

Inclement weather closing policy explained, disputed by students

Lucia Allen February 3, 2016

When district schools and county colleges close due to inclement weather, the steps involved in reaching that decision widely differs from that of a university’s. According to Vice President for University...

Philadelphia bar and restaurant chain to open on Rowan Boulevard

Catherine DeMuro February 3, 2016

Rowan Boulevard will soon have more Philadelphia flair with the addition of a new Chickie’s and Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar, expected to open as early as this summer, according to CEO Peter Ciarrocchi. A...

Students arrested in ‘Boro Bucks theft investigation

CJ Fairfield February 3, 2016

More students are under investigation after nine were charged for allegedly stealing money from the 7-Eleven on Rowan Boulevard through a debit system. According to officials, $35,000 was reportedly stolen...

Rowan announces gender-inclusive housing option policy

Matt Kass January 27, 2016

Rowan is introducing a new housing policy in time for the Fall 2016 semester, which calls for the removal of gender-based restrictions in certain residence halls and apartments around campus. According...

Rowan unveils new degree to lessen student debt

Catherine DeMuro January 27, 2016

Future college students concerned about being burdened with student loan debt for the next 20 years may find some relief in Rowan University’s new degree program. Rowan announced a four-year bachelor’s...

Rowan bans hover boards after reports of safety hazards

Ashleigh Albert January 27, 2016

As of January 14, Hover Boards have been both prohibited from possession and use on the Rowan University campus. According to an email all students received from Travis Douglas, Assistant Vice President...

Students and faculty gathered at Pfleeger Concert Hall, last Thursday January 21st, to share a few words and some of their talents in memory of Henry Rowan. - Assistant Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Remembering Mr. Rowan: The university assembles to celebrate life of benefactor

Leon Purvis January 27, 2016

On Thursday, January 21, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public gathered in Pfleeger Hall of Rowan University to celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Rowan. Rowan was a husband, father, humanitarian,...

“Preferred name” option to be available to students

Zach Baer January 27, 2016

This past month, the Divisions of Student Life, Academic Affairs, and Information Resources & Technology at Rowan implemented changes offering students a preferred name option for documents that do...

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