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Some members of Rowan Unified Sports playing in their season-ending soccer game. - Staff Writer / Luke Brown

Rowan Unified Sports recognized at halftime of men’s soccer game

Luke Brown, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Rowan Unified Sports has a longstanding tradition of excellence, and they were recognized on Wednesday, Oct. 23 on the field at the Rowan Soccer Complex, playing a soccer season finale during halftime...

Kailey Sheehan competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Staying Grounded: Kailey Sheehan opens up about her story with mental health

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Despite initially committing to Rowan as a swimmer, Kailey Sheehan ended up on the soccer field her freshman year. Sheehan started swimming year-round in kindergarten, but her attitude towards the sport...

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...

Allan Wylie in the broadcast booth. - Photo / Larry Jacobson via WBUR.org

Meet Allan Wylie: the blind sports broadcaster chasing his dreams at Rowan

Luke Brown, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

When Allan Wylie was 12 years old, he fully understood sports. He fully grasped what sports meant, how they impacted lives, and why they were so significant. With this understanding, Allan discovered his...

Kylie Elwell waits for the ball. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

The hidden opponent: Kylie Elwell’s fight against mental health struggles

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

For Rowan field hockey’s Kylie Elwell, sports are not just sports, but a way of life. In all honesty, they were her life. “Since I was five years old, I've played a sport every season. I was a three-sport...

Guy Gaudreau's friends wearing Matthew's (21) and Johnny's (13) jersey at the Hollydell Ice Arena. - Photo via Nicole McCullen

A Tribute to the Gaudreau Brothers

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Overflowing. An overflowing amount of love for the Gaudreau family, a name long synonymous with South Jersey hockey, surrounded the family at Hollydell Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 13. A near-capacity crowd...

Gambling graphic. - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

What makes sports betting so appealing to college students?

Tyler Delpercio April 17, 2024

This is a busy time of year for sports. MLB’s Opening Day happened less than three weeks ago. March Madness concluded last Monday. The Masters just ended on Sunday and the NBA and NHL playoffs are around...

A student scans the QR code to find out more information about the Bone Marrow drive. The football team will be hosting the drive on Wednesday, April 24, at the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan football to host annual “Get in the Game – Be the Match” Donor Registry

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

For the 16th year, the Rowan football team will be involved with the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation and Be The Match, in hopes of adding donors to the Be The Match Registry. It will be held on...

An example of an AED being used. - Photo via Pixabay

AEDs on campus provide vital safety net for Rowan’s athletes

Abigail Twiford March 27, 2024

In early 2023, Damar Hamlin collapsed during a football game, suffering cardiac arrest after a shoulder check to the chest. The medical aid immediately rushed to Hamlin on the field, and gave him a variety...

Rowan’s cheerleading team at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex competing in the UCA Cheerleading & Dance National Championship. - Photo via Rowan Cheerleading

Rowan cheerleading finishes fifth at the UCA College Cheerleading Team National Championship

Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Rowan’s cheerleading team finished fifth in the nation after participating in the Open All Girls Finals 2024 Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) College Cheerleading Team National Championship....

Jason MacEwen of Rowan Unified Sports. - Photo via Ryan Schaller

Rowan Unified Sports Club: united by sports and friendship

Ryan Schaller February 7, 2024

Have you ever wanted to join a club that would help you brighten someone’s day? If so, that opportunity is here for you, as Rowan University offers a Unified Sports Club. Rowan Unified Sports is...

Spencer Jordan doing his training routine. Jordan has been successful as the president of the Rowan MMA Club. - Photo via @rowanmma

Meet the fearless leader of the Rowan MMA Club

Ryan Schaller January 24, 2024

If you ever wanted to learn how to defend yourself, then the Rowan MMA Club is the place to be. Immediately, you will be introduced to the president of the club, Spencer Jordan. Jordan is in his junior...

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