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Justin Vieira and his teammate during a practice. Rowan Archery was founded in 2014 and just competed at Nationals. - Photo / via Bryan Winkler and Joel Gupta

Pontano’s Club Corner: The Camaraderie of the Rowan Archery Club

Alexandria Pontano March 3, 2022

Although the Rowan University archery club is one that is lesser-known, they’re not discouraged. The archery club competes with their pride for the Profs and for their love of the sport. The members...

Rowan's Rugby team during a game earlier this season. The team on Saturday would defeat James Madison 63-10. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2021 - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Rowan Rugby Bounces Back From Their Loss With Their Biggest Victory of the Season

Nick Carlson November 3, 2021

Rowan Club Rugby destroyed James Madison University this past Saturday morning. That’s not an overreaction. The score was 63-10. After coming off a much-needed bye week, Rowan looked to get back...

Rowan setting up before a line-out in a game earlier this month. Rowan would lose their first match of the season this past weekend to Salisbury. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2021 - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Rowan Rugby Loses Their First Match of the Season to Salisbury

Nick Carlson October 20, 2021

The Rowan club rugby team was handed their first loss of the season as they dropped their match against Salisbury University 12-10. Head Coach Tim Smith described the loss as “a game we beat ourselves...

Rowan Rugby celebrating during a game earlier this season. The Profs held off St. Joe's this week in their 21-17 win. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2021 - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Rowan Rugby Survives a Late Comeback by St. Joe’s to Remain Undefeated

Nick Carlson October 13, 2021

The Rowan rugby club's game against St. Joe’s University can be described as a tale of two halves. Both teams started aggressively, but it wasn’t until Rowan converted for the first time that a...

Rowan and Delaware in a scrum. Rowan would defeat Delaware 41-17. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2021  - Staff Photographer / Ashley Craven

Rowan Rugby Wins Their First Home Game of the Season

Nick Carlson October 6, 2021

Rowan’s rugby club faced the University of Delaware Blue Hens for their second game of the season, Saturday, Oct. 2. After a dominant performance against Temple on Sept. 25, Rowan looked to keep the...

The Rowan Ultimate Frisbee team on the day of a tournament. The team competes in multiple tournaments throughout their season. - Photo / Rowan Ultimate Frisbee

Rowan Ultimate Frisbee’s Stephen Burner Talks About Being a Part of the Team

Natalie Arch November 11, 2020

If you want to learn to strategize, push yourself to new limits and get a workout all at the same time, Rowan’s Ultimate Frisbee team may be the sport you’re looking for.  Ultimate Frisbee...

The Homecoming Battleship competition draws many students to the Rec Center pool. The competition involved dumping water into other teams' kayaks to try to sink them. - Contributor / Rebecca Fox

Rowan Rec Center Creates Fitness Challenge in Lieu of Indoor Activities

Myles Berry September 23, 2020

At Rowan, there have been plenty of institutions and programs that have been shut down or delayed due to the effects of COVID-19, including campus recreation. With it being an in-person fitness center,...

The Rowan Women's ice hockey team on "Pink the Rink" night. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez.

Women’s ice hockey hosts ‘Pink the Rink’ to support teammate’s mother

Christine Harkinson March 30, 2020

As a college student, it can be hard to not get swept up in the chaos of homework, midterms and final exams. Add being a part of a sports team into the mix and this can become overwhelming. But family...

Rowan Cheer demonstrates a routine for a crowd of girls at the Lead Her Forward clinic at Rowan University. The team showed girls routines and skills as part of the clinic. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Sports Editor / Vince Scian.

Rowan Cheer on their national success, growing up in cheer and life as a student athlete

Joseph Metz February 19, 2020

When people go to a sporting event they expect big moments, dramatic plays and, of course, cheerleaders. With all that goes on during the game, one might overlook some of the things that the cheerleaders...

Hockey sticks. Photo/ Pexels.com

D3 hockey, victim of subpar officiating and ejections in the Empire Classic, still go undefeated

Morgan Rutt December 4, 2019

Rowan University men’s D3 ice hockey went 3-0 in the Empire Classic Tournament in Warminster, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22-24, 2019, improving their record to 11-3.  Coming off of a tough loss the weekend...

The D3 ice hockey team lines up pregame. Photo/ Emily Cavallero.

D3 hockey wins in nine round shootout

Morgan Rutt November 13, 2019

Rowan's DIII men’s ice hockey team defeated rival University of Delaware in a thrilling nine-round shootout this past Saturday at Hollydell Ice Arena. The last time the teams faced off was last...

Rugby ball. Photo/ Pixabay

Rugby turns around slow start, sits at 3-2-1

Evan Carroll October 30, 2019

The Rowan Rugby team is on a mission. After a slow start at 1-2, the Profs haven’t lost in their last three games since and sit at 3-2-1. Assistant Coach Dan Berger attributes this recent tear...

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