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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...

Students pose with the American and Israeli flags. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

Memorial service for one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks held in Pfleeger Concert Hall

Anthony Coccaro, Abigail Twiford, and Erik Gil October 9, 2024

To honor the 1,200 victims slaughtered on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Chabad Rowan and Hillel held a memorial service at Pfleeger Concert Hall.  Rabbi Hersh Loschak...

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...

Two students at the protest stand in front of the owl statue. - Multimedia Editor / Matthew Millroy

Rowan students hold pro-Palestine protest at owl statue on the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor October 9, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 7, the anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (Rowan SJP) held a protest at the owl statue. The pro-Palestine...

Amanda Haines, executive director of ELEC, addresses the crowd on campaign finance at RIPPAC event. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Amanda Haines talks campaign finance and election fairness at RIPPAC event

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

As the peak of election season draws nearer, all eyes are turning to candidates and their campaigns as they vie to win political office. But, in a political climate where concerns over campaign misconduct...

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...

University Senate met to discuss many university provisions, including Rowan Global. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

University Senate meeting raises concerns about Rowan Global programs

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 2, 2024

Last Friday, Sept. 27, the first University Senate meeting took place in King Auditorium where faculty, staff, and advisors spoke about academic and personnel policies such as tech resources and AI issues....

Rowan made the top 100 in the newest U.S. News & World Report. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan ranked 92nd best university in the nation in latest U.S. News and World Report

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Rowan University is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the country. That growth is getting recognized by the national media, particularly U.S. News. The U.S. News article has ranked Rowan...

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...

The 19 paraprofessionals that make up the Teach Camden fellows attend the announcement of the program at Rowan's Camden campus.- Photo via Rowan University

Teach Camden partners with Rowan to turn paraprofessionals into teachers

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 25, 2024

Paraprofessionals working in Camden, New Jersey will now have the opportunity to earn their teaching certificates for free through Rowan’s new partnership, Teach Camden. Paraprofessionals are defined...

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...

It's On Us aims to bring awareness to sexual violence across college campuses. - Photo via Nijel Perry

It’s On Us becomes a chartered university organization

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 24, 2024

Students across campus have created multiple organizations for many years, and these innovations have fostered a well-rounded environment at Rowan University. From clubs involving culture, religion, identity,...

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