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Participants and attendees of the prison re-entry event gather in the Eynon Ballroom to understand the experience of someone being released from prison. - Staff Writer / Erik Gil

Rowan hosts prison re-entry simulation to help students understand the experiences of the formerly incarcerated

Erik Gil, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Oct. 17, Rowan students had the experience of what it was like to adapt to society after being released from prison in a prison reentry simulation event.  For many throughout the United States who...

Flu shot graphic. - Graphics Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Wellness Center holds largest vaccine clinic for students and area residents

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Wellness Center has provided access to students to get their flu shot for free.  The Wellness Center has provided these vaccination clinics in September at Family Weekend. The...

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...

Elijah Jamison (left) and Noah Tighe (right) on the campaign trail for their respective candidates.- Photos via Elijah Jamison and Noah Tighe

Meet the Rowan University students who are working on campaigns for politicians this election season

Abigail Twiford & Paige Britt, Co-News and Features Editor October 9, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated and corrected for accuracy. Tighe was incorrectly quoted to have said former mayor when he meant councilwoman, and was also mistakenly called an intern when...

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...

Construction workers continue the renovations on the Campbell Library. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Library renovations focused on providing more tech and new amenities to future students

Greg Mazzo, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Campbell Library has been undergoing a renovation project to grow the space and improve student amenities.   After 30 years, it looks to be upgrading the building and adding items that will help...

Classroom graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Large incoming student body leads to lack of classroom space

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor October 2, 2024

With Rowan’s exponential growth over the past year, more class sections for general education classes have been added for students, increasing the number of course offerings and adding new sections for...

Rowan Cares graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan Cares Report offers a helping hand to struggling students

Julissa Sierra, Contributor September 25, 2024

Rowan University has created a new way to help students get through difficult times. Rowan University has created a Cares Team to help students get connected with resources that can help students through...

RowanSafe is now available to download on the App Store. – Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan Police Department launches new safety app RowanSafe

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor September 24, 2024

Supplying students with a net of safety resources via one platform, the RowanSafe app launched on Sept. 13, through the administration of the Rowan University Police Department.  This Rowan University...

Voting graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Election Day 2024: voting resources every student needs

Sarah Shockey & Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editors September 24, 2024

Election day is a little over a month away. For many Rowan University students, it’ll be their first time voting for the United States’ next president or their first time casting a ballot. Voting...

Orientation graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New orientation format draws mixed reactions from students

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024

For years, first-year and transfer orientation at Rowan University was run the same way.  A two-day long program that would allow students to familiarize themselves with the campus, the surrounding...

The exterior of Holly Pointe Commons. - Photo via Rowan University

Early morning Holly Pointe fire alarms welcome students to campus

Luke Brown, Contributor September 11, 2024

During welcome week at Rowan University in late August to early September, there were plenty of activities for Rowan’s largest freshman class to participate in. This spanned anywhere from pep rallies,...

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