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Calista Burke controls the net. The senior made six saves against TCNJ. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s soccer settles for No. 2 seed in the NJAC playoffs following loss against TCNJ

Nick Wiley, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

Rowan women’s soccer's 46-game unbeaten streak came to an end in the last game of the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 30, losing the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) title to the No. 10 ranked...

Scott Hubbard races towards the finish line. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rising star Scott Hubbard is being counted on by Rowan men’s cross country heading into the NJAC Championships

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Rowan men’s cross country has a plethora of talent at its disposal, and junior Scott Hubbard is one of those elite runners for the Profs.   One thing is certain: Rowan will need Hubbard to break...

UFC 300 graphic. - Graphic / Julia Quennessen

Schaller: Alex Pereira should win UFC Fighter of the Year

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Alex “Poatan” Pereira (12-2) should win 2024 Fighter of the Year in the UFC.  The undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion defended the UFC light heavyweight title three times in the year 2024....

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

O’Brien: I have no idea what to expect from the Sixers this year

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 30, 2024

During this current era of basketball– say, the last seven years– the Sixers have been the most predictable team in the league. With few exceptions, every year, they win fifty games and lose in round...

Connor Stachowski headshot. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

In the Impact Zone: Connor Stachowski’s mental health journey

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Connor Stachowski was a pitcher, shortstop, and third baseman at Robbinsville High School. By the time he was a senior, he had been playing baseball since he was three years old, and just like anything...

Phillies graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Digh: The rumors surrounding the Phillies

Bailey Digh, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The Phillies won 95 regular-season games in 2024, the second-most in the MLB. They won their first division title since 2011. None of it mattered in the end. Philadelphia’s playoff run lasted four games....

Allie Palumbo looks at a teammate. Palumbo tallied her 100th career point in Rowan's 2-1 victory over Salisbury. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Galloway to Glassboro: Allie Palumbo’s journey to Rowan field hockey

Dakota Eastman, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

In her final season of collegiate field hockey, Allie Palumbo is making the most of it. Palumbo currently leads Rowan field hockey in goals (12) and points (29). In her most recent game, Palumbo scored...

NFL graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

West: Week 8 NFL surprises

Leo West, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

NFL Week 8 gave us another week of the unexpected. We have the first game-winning Hail Mary touchdown since the “Hail Murray” all the way back in 2020. The Eagles found something, or someone, to rally...

College football graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Kinnahan: Risers, Fallers, and Ballers in College Football

Mason Kinnahan, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

From a bird’s eye view, it might have looked like a calmer week in college football, but this week had a massive impact on the depth at multiple positions ahead of the NFL Draft. A weak quarterback class...

Ava Rizzo competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From soccer player to a runner: Ava Rizzo’s story to Rowan women’s cross country

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Ava Rizzo is a sophomore from Audubon, New Jersey. Her journey to the Rowan women's cross country team is a little different than most athletes, because she didn’t start running until her freshman year...

Rowan men's soccer celebrates Senior Day prior to their game against Ramapo. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s soccer celebrates Senior Day with fifth straight shutout victory

Robert Warsen, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

No. 13 ranked Rowan men’s soccer secured their fifth straight win on Saturday, Oct. 26, shutting out Ramapo College 1-0 on Senior Day. Jason Barragan sank the go-ahead goal at 18:40, and Dylan Aportela’s...

Luke Hoke gets tackled following a big gain. The freshman recorded a game-high 131 receiving yards against Salisbury. - Photo / Kevin Alexander

Rowan football puts forth a valiant effort against No. 6 Salisbury

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Rowan University football arrived in Salisbury, Maryland looking to pull off a shocking upset, and despite giving the No. 6 nationally ranked Salisbury Seagulls a run for their money, the Profs came up...

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