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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
The Rowan Boulevard apartments covered in the smoke's haze. - Co-Sports Editor / Tyler Delpercio
Statewide drought and wildfires cause haze of smoke over Rowan’s campus
Hiring graphic. - Graphic Editor / Brendan Cohen
Rowan searching for first ever chief marketing officer
Election Results Graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
New Jersey election results 2024: winners at the state and local level announced
Breaking news graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Man found dead on railroad tracks near two Glassboro schools
Danny Fleming drives up the floor. The senior scored 15 points against Eastern. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan men’s basketball picks up first win of the season against Eastern
Brooke Adams sets up her teammate. The senior totaled 49 of the Profs' 54 assists in the quarterfinals against Kean. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan volleyball advances to NJAC semifinals with victory against Kean
Kate Herlihy running the point. The senior is expected to move into an off-ball role this season. - Photo via Lee Kotzen
Rowan women’s basketball gears up for year two of the Kate Pearson era
"I am the person I am today because of the Air Force." - Photo via @rowanwxc_track on Instagram
Rowan women’s cross-country celebrates Veterans Day with one of their own
Ella Pennington competes in the backstroke. The junior has been named NJAC Swimmer of the Week two times in a row to start the season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics
Rowan women’s swimming falls to Salisbury in first NJAC meet of the season
Michael Barkann with Neil Hartman posing for Pizza with the Pros. - Social Media Editor / Frankie Ryan
Pizza with the Pros welcomes NBC Sports Philadelphia Postgame Live host Michael Barkann
The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai cover. - Photo via @rowan_wgs
Rowan professor launches “The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai”
Members of MOCHA recognized by SGA on Sept. 16. - Photo via @rowan_moca.
MOCHA works to empower men of color and diversify the classroom
Diwali: A celebration in pictures
The 3D Printing Club organizes books for the drive. - Photo via the 3D Printing Club.
3D Printing Club works with BookSmiles to get books in the hands of kids
"The Bramble House, while unaffiliated with Rowan Alternative, is dedicated to providing a venue for local artists to perform for the Glassboro music scene." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Bramble House hosts house show
Veronica Somers announces album drop. - Photo via Veronica Somers
Nursing student Veronica Somers drops album
"Between poems, owner of Words Matter Bookstore and host Keryl Hausmann spoke, saying 'To listen to [poetry] is different than to read it.'" - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Words Matter Bookstore hosts relaxing poetry open mic night
A student sings "My Boo" by Alicia Keys and Usher at the Rowan Jazz and Spoken Word Night at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, November 9, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller
Rowan After Hours hosts Jazz Spoken Word Night
"Instead, we got another Igor, another half-measure. It solidified my problem with Tyler’s music: I always like what he’s going for, but not what he’s actually doing." - Copy Desk Chief / Owen O'Brien
O’Brien: I really want to love Tyler, the Creator
The Rowan’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) hosted an event on Monday April 22nd where students where students got the opportunity to use a flight simulator. – Multimedia Editor / Adam Reim
Rowan AIAA hosts flight simulation event
Rowan Centennial Special Edition
Rowan Centennial Special Edition
Whit Editor in Chief Victoria McGivern throws up piece signs in the Eynon Ballroom. - Staff Photographer / Josh Ayers
Flicks from CCCA 2023 Showcase & Recognition Day
Video art gallery: "SuperCellular" by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips
Video art gallery: “SuperCellular” by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips
Bristol to Burke: Rowan Women's Soccer Commander in Net
Bristol to Burke: Rowan Women’s Soccer Commander in Net
"This year’s contentious race has led to college students turning against one another, ostracizing and eliminating those who feel differently than they do from their lives." - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay
Editorial: Political unity begins with our generation
Abigail Twiford volunteering at the animal shelter in 2022.- Co-News Editor / Abigail Twiford
Twiford: A resource guide to help in your community after the election
"For myself and others, who prayed and hoped for any possibility of a step in the right direction, we were met with a severe setback and a reminder of the tribulations our democracy faces." - Photo / Chip Somodevilla via Louisiana Illuminator
Fogg: A wakeup call to our unfortunate reality
"As college students, we can’t spend hundreds of dollars on bespoke and fancy clothing or items." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen
Schweiger: Ditch the trend trap
"I wanted for my son to have the best life possible. So, I enrolled at Rowan University majoring in Journalism." - Photo via Aaliyah Collins
Collins: Going to school with 2 under 2

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All content by Al Harmon
Panelists discuss the question on the screen, "Why do men and women have such a hard time communicating?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

MOCA hosts Middle Ground event: Exploring complexities of black relationships

Al Harmon
April 3, 2024
"Using terminology that you are genuinely unfamiliar with and instances where it does not apply, weakens your case and gives the impression that you are ignorant." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: The buzzword dilemma, how academic terms are losing their weight in online discourse

Al Harmon
March 6, 2024
"LVNA wasted no time immersing themselves in the local music scene, debuting at a newly opened concert venue. Despite initial jitters... LVNA's raw energy and onstage chemistry quickly endeared them to audiences." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

REM: The love-infused single that catapulted LVNA into the campus limelight

Al Harmon
February 21, 2024
On the other hand, individuals who consider themselves "oppressed enough" utilize their identities as badges, collecting them to reinforce their arguments in what is known as what some would call the "Oppression Olympics." - Photo via Adobe Stock

Harmon: The online race to innocence, a web of identity politics

Al Harmon
January 31, 2024
"In a world where heteronormativity persists, individuals often resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to grapple with repressed sexuality and associated traumas." - Photo via Adobe Stock.

Harmon: Love, loneliness, & liberation; heteronormativity and homophobia in gay culture

Al Harmon
January 24, 2024
The newly formed band Exit 82 are first to perform as RALT's annual Emo Nite. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s annual Emo Nite takes center stage at two iconic venues

Al Harmon
December 6, 2023
If the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has shown us one thing: it's the order to help bring the war to a halt and give the region a chance at peace, the complete removal of Hamas from power is the first step. - Photo via Adobe Stock

Harmon: The imperative for peace; dismantling Hamas as a prerequisite to a ceasefire

Al Harmon
November 29, 2023
"The choice of using “donated” milk crates not only added a rustic charm to the stage but also gave the venue its distinctive name." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

The Milk Crate: The new concert venue that’s reshaping the campus music scene

Al Harmon
November 15, 2023
Students march down Discovery Walk while chanting "Free, free Palestine" while holding signs. Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Walkout for Palestine: MSA protest challenges university’s neutrality on Israel-Hamas War

Al Harmon
November 15, 2023
Kristen Miranda speaks to students at After Dark. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Rowan University’s inaugural ‘After Dark’ event sheds light on sobriety & support

Al Harmon
November 8, 2023
Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman's feminist art and "The Origins of God"

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman’s feminist art and “The Origins of God”

Al Harmon
November 8, 2023
"Misinformation, whether deliberate or unintentional, becomes a powerful weapon." - Courtesy of Adobe Stock

Harmon: The impact of misinformation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Al Harmon
November 1, 2023
"The concept of the werewolf has existed far longer than many have thought." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Harmon: Masculinity & werewolves; unmasking the beast within

Al Harmon
October 25, 2023
"You could never keep stare long enough but needed to keep staring to find out why you couldn't," from the story Call Me By Your Name. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“Call Me by Your Name” by André Aciman: An exploration of obsessive infatuation

Al Harmon
October 23, 2023

Rowan University’s Centennial Celebration: A spectacular “100” photo story

Al Harmon
October 4, 2023
Spud Mack performs at a Tune Lagoon concert - Contributor / Ama Wick

The serendipity of Spud Mack

Al Harmon
September 27, 2023
Professors' mental health is just as important as their students and should be taken just as seriously. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: The importance of professor and faculty mental health

Al Harmon
September 27, 2023
Joseph Worosila surrounded by some of his most impactful and greatest pieces - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Exploring the artistic journey of Joseph Worosila: Doodles to demons

Al Harmon
September 27, 2023
The best way to deal with religious protesters is a lot easier then you think: ignore them. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Harmon: The best way to deal with religious protesters is easy, ignore them

Al Harmon
September 20, 2023
The Architecture of Memory art piece a part of the exhibition inspired by the Hollybush mansion - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“The Lightness of Bearing” at the Rowan Art Gallery: celebrating the resilience of women in art and architecture

Al Harmon
September 20, 2023
"Some men have made claims that Barbie is an 'anti-man' or 'man-hating' film that dehumanizes or even 'emasculates' its male characters, particularly Gosling's character Ken. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Harmon: How “Barbie” can teach its male viewers that they are “Kenough”

Al Harmon
September 13, 2023
Declan Rizzo from the band Echo Plum performs at the first THEIRS concert - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Introducing Rowan’s newest concert venue: THEIRS

Al Harmon
September 13, 2023
The Lightness of Bearing exhibition at the Art Gallery on 301 High Street - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Discover the ’23-’24 art exhibition season on campus

Al Harmon
September 13, 2023
New band entering the local music scene: Intro to Insolence - Contributing Photographer / Colin Dyce

Intro to Insolence: A band determined to establish a presence

Al Harmon
April 26, 2023
Renowned musician Tai Verdes headlines Hollybash - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Hollybash: A showcase of unforgettable performers

Al Harmon
April 26, 2023
The exhibit featured artwork such as Susan Grabel's "Caught in an American Dream #2" from 1980. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Looking Forward, Looking Back: Exploring feminist themes at Rowan Art Gallery’s new exhibition

Al Harmon
April 26, 2023
The Jettys, a quintet of humorous friends who love making music together. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

The Jettys: A unique student band rocking campus with their diverse music

Al Harmon
April 20, 2023
Harmon discusses the importance of International Asexual Day. - Photo via Unsplash.com

Harmon: The importance of International Asexuality Day

Al Harmon
April 19, 2023
A person consuming marijuana through smoke inhalation. Photo via Wikipedia Creative Commons

Harmon: Unveiling the negative effects of smoking weed

Al Harmon
April 19, 2023
Rowan Progressives Vice President Durwood Pinkett gives his speech at the event. Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan Progressives hosts “The Revolution Will Be Amplified”: uniting arts, culture and activism for change

Al Harmon
April 19, 2023
Harmon discusses the importance of supporting the transgender community. - Photo via Unsplash.com

Harmon: Trans Day of Visibility is a reminder to protect the lives and rights of the trans community

Al Harmon
April 12, 2023
Rowan Department of Theater puts on "Head Over Heels" musical. - Arts and Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Head Over Heels: A Celebration of Queer Identities and Empowerment

Al Harmon
April 12, 2023
Eric Krassow released his senior capstone song "Shine On" on Tuesday, March 28. - Photo via Eric Krassow

Eric Krassow mixes rock genre with emotional themes in new single “Shine On”

Al Harmon
April 5, 2023
Red Lightning was one of three bands to play The Fun House's March 31 show. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

The Fun House hosts spirited metal concert

Al Harmon
April 5, 2023
The band Beekeeper performing at the RALT x Tune Lagoon basement concert. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

RALT and Tune Lagoon co-host basement concert show for various New Jersey bands

Al Harmon
March 29, 2023
Rowan Music Group held an album release party for Mir Fontane's "Clowns Don't Cry." - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan Music Group hosts Mir Fontane’s album release party for “Clowns Don’t Cry”

Al Harmon
March 29, 2023
Whit writer Al Harmon sat down with Rowan's Battle of the Bands champions MEASURES. - Contributing Photographer / Dan Skinner

The band behind the music: A discussion with Battle of the Bands winner MEASURES

Al Harmon
March 22, 2023
BSU hosted a Versus Battle where two POC artists' music faced off. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Black Student Union hosts musical Versus Battle

Al Harmon
March 22, 2023
2023 Battle of the Bands featured the works of Shark Earrings, Swansun, The Jettys, Estrogents, MEASURES, Frankie Mermaid, Joey Fattore, Spud Mack and Wall Carpets. - Contributing Photographer / Cass Jones

MEASURES wins Rowan’s 2023 Battle of the Bands

Al Harmon
March 8, 2023
Riviera's latest show featured Cadalay, Dummy Pass, Super Jack and Shark Earrings. - Contributing Photographer / Rev Kafka

Riviera throws energetic show and contemplates future

Al Harmon
March 8, 2023
Robert’s Basement, Mandrax and JJAG played at AudioSpace's Psych Night concert on Feb. 24. - Copy editor / Sylent Michaels

A psychedelic rock night: Psych Night at AudioSpace

Al Harmon
March 2, 2023
Attention Black Creatives is a new local podcast aimed at lifting Black voices and creating unity. - Photos via Creative Glassboro

ABC Podcast gives voice and platform to Black creatives

Al Harmon
March 2, 2023
"Come for the food, Stay for the vibes!" - Photo via @rowansjicr on Instagram

Office of SJICR and MOCA collaborate for “Soul Food Sunday” event

Al Harmon
March 1, 2023
Four bands played at Riviera's Feb. 17 show: Hidden Ivy, Fair Game, Wescansin and Echo Plum. - Copy Editor / Sylent Michaels

The Riviera rocks: Four local bands perform to energetic crowd

Al Harmon
February 22, 2023
Frankie Mermaid, Shark Earrings and Valendina performed at AudioSpace's Valentine's show on Feb. 11. - Staff Photographer / Dayna Stauts

Love was in the air at AudioSpace’s Valentine’s concert

Al Harmon
February 15, 2023
Ethan Eno showcased his talents with a tenor saxophone solo. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan showcases student talent during 53rd annual jazz festival with guest performer Dan Monaghan

Al Harmon
February 15, 2023
Maddie May Prime will perform on Feb. 9 at Axe and Arrow and Feb. 20 at Tabu Philadelphia. - Photo / Sarah Lambert

Maddie May Prime on being a female drag queen

Al Harmon
February 9, 2023
"SuperCelluar" is on display at Rowan's Art Gallery until March 25. - Staff Writer / Josh Ayers

Carolyn Healy and John Phillips’ exhibit “SuperCelluar” examines the art in biological processes

Al Harmon
February 9, 2023
Rowan's A Capella group Profecy recently traveled to Tennessee to participate in an a capella competition. - Photo via Profecy

Rowan a cappella group Profecy participates in 7th Annual BCS OneVoice Invitational

Al Harmon
February 1, 2023
“Without Arrows” will focus on the lives of a Native American family. - Photo via Jonathan Olshefski

Rowan professor and filmmaker Jonathan Olshefski secures funding for new documentary

Al Harmon
February 1, 2023
Fair Game recently performed at RALT's Emo Nite. - Staff Photographer / Dayna Stauts

Fair Game: New Rowan band enters the scene and announces upcoming performance

Al Harmon
January 25, 2023
Asia Todd is a senior RTF and Theater Arts dual-major. - Photo / Asia Todd

Senior actress Asia Todd prepares for one-woman show “The Penny Executive”

Al Harmon
January 25, 2023
Rowan Music Group hosted their fifth annual Snowcase event on Dec. 8. - A&E Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan Music Group hosts fifth annual Snowcase concert

Al Harmon
January 20, 2023
Earth on Fire covered songs from The Fall of Troy during RALT's Emo Nite. - Photo via Dayna Stauts

Local bands celebrate Emo Nite at RALT concert

Al Harmon
December 7, 2022
Brianna Reagan has been named SGA's public relations representative. - Photo / Brianna Reagan

SGA elects PR representative Brianna Reagan after revote

Al Harmon
December 7, 2022
Singer/songwriter, Kiaura Rose, shared the stage with other New Jersey natives during RALT Halloween on Oct. 31. - Staff Writer / Aljameir Harmon

Rowan Alternative hosts yearly “RALT Halloween” concert

Al Harmon
November 2, 2022
Paige Bathurst, the president of SGA, speas at the podium during the senate elections. - Staff Writer / Al Harmon

SGA Senate Meeting Announces Wrong Winner at Election

Al Harmon
October 19, 2022
Members of Lambda Theta Alpha perform choreography. - Photo / Hina Patel

“Meet The Greeks” Brings Recruitment Opportunities for Rowan’s Greek Life

Al Harmon
October 12, 2022
Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy juggle bowling pins in front of Rowan students - Contributor / Edi Doh

The Great DuBois Headlines “Night At The Circus”

Al Harmon
September 28, 2022
Rohrer College of Business. Photo via Rowan University.

Rowan Innovation Fund Expands to $25 Million for Entrepreneurs

Al Harmon
September 21, 2022
Vocalist and guitarist, Eddie Masterson, and bassist, Bryce Mirabella, rocked the stage during the band's re-debut show on Sept. 17. / Photo via Dayna Stauts

Earth on Fire Welcomes new Concert Venue With Energetic Performance

Al Harmon
September 20, 2022
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