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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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The memorial for Richard Jones was held Thursday, Dec. 16. in Pfleeger Hall. -Photo via sites.rowan.edu.

Memorial Held for the Late Vice President of Student Engagement Richard Jones

Alex Rossen
January 23, 2022
Alex Rossen talks about the impact and the importance that studying humanities has had on his life. - Photo via Pixabay.

Rossen: Elevating Yourself as a Global Citizen With a Background in Humanities

Alex Rossen
December 8, 2021
On Monday, Nov. 8, a rally was held outside of Savitz Hall, advocating for more mental health services. -Photo via Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

One Month After Rowan’s Mental Health Rally-Where are We?

Alex Rossen
December 8, 2021
Independent artist performs works of classical music on the guitar for passersby in Central Park. This article explores how geography and culture provide artists a space to carve out their own identity and add nuance to a growing field of music worldwide. / Photo via multimedia editor Alex Rossen

Geography and Culture in a Growing World of Music and Artistic Identity

Alex Rossen
December 1, 2021
Terence Jones at the Black Students Matter rally. -Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Black Students Matter Rally Held Outside Chamberlain Student Center

Alex Rossen
November 15, 2021
Monday morning, the SGA Executive Board published an email announcing that they would be extending the portion of Senate reserved for student concerns to allow more students to voice their thoughts and feelings to the board and to Rowan administration. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Open Forum Between Students and Administration Held During Senate Meeting to Address Mental Health

Alex Rossen
November 10, 2021
Rowan University has its first and only course dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement, created by Dr. Alicia Monroe. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alicia Monroe Leads Rowan’s First Black Lives Matter Course

Alex Rossen
October 27, 2021
The BSU student E-Board poses with faculty leaders. From left to right: Mike Nash (Event Coordinator), Jasmin Jones (Historian), Niomie Nurse (Founding Treasurer), Leilanie Hinton (President), Dr. Kha' Sadler (BSU Advisor), Hydia Bearfield (Founding Secretary), Jamar Green (Vice President), Dr. Chanelle Rose (Department Coordinator, Africana Studies) - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Future for Rowan’s BIPOC Community Discussed at Call to Action Event Organized by the Black Student Union

Alex Rossen
October 19, 2021
In this opinion piece, Senior Alex Rossen discusses the disturbing theme within American policy that he describes as the overlooking of human rights in favor of perceived national interest. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rossen: Strategic Indifference — the Ugly Fork Road Between Protecting Human Rights or National Interest

Alex Rossen
October 13, 2021
Multimedia editor, Alex Rossen, highlights Gregory Aquilino, a third-year senior balancing three majors, three CUGS, three internships, seven classes a semester and a part-time job. - Photo / Alex Rossen

Senior Spotlight: One Student’s Story of Balancing Three Majors, Seven Classes, and a Part-Time Job

Alex Rossen
October 13, 2021
On Saturday, Oct. 2, marches were held all across America. - Multimedia Editor/ Alex Rossen

Haddon Heights Holds March for Women’s Reproductive Rights as Part of Nationwide Movement

Alex Rossen
October 4, 2021
In this opinion piece, Rossen discusses the importance of joining clubs, applying for positions of leadership and making the most of your involvement as a student. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rossen: Join an E-Board, Save a Club and Help Yourself

Alex Rossen
September 15, 2021
Harvard University's "Their Names" project assembled a list of 28,000 American citizens who died due to police violence since 2000, many of whose names were never released by police departments. In this opinion piece, Rossen responds to Tepper's piece, which makes mention of police violence. - Photo via Harvard Gazette

Rossen: Response to Tepper’s Derek Chauvin Opinion

Alex Rossen
May 5, 2021
Rowan Students marching on Oct. 23, for the “Say Her Name” march in honor of Breonna Taylor. Today, Rowan University reflects on the ruling of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.- Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Community Reacts to the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

Alex Rossen
April 21, 2021
"It is a rare gift to come across an album without a single bad song on it, but with a song list that successfully juggles such a dizzyingly broad spectrum of thematic devices, rhythmic and stylistic techniques, and moods, not a single bad song comes to mind." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

BROCKHAMPTON’s Long-Awaited “ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE” Doesn’t Disappoint

Alex Rossen
April 14, 2021
President Courtney Lemasney, Events Chair Hayley Shuster and Service Chair Allison West of Rowan's Society of Women Engineers discuss the importance of supporting females in the engineering industry. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Club Spotlight: The Society of Women Engineers

Alex Rossen
March 23, 2021
Governor Cuomo of New York has recently had sexual harassment claims raised against him, and he's altered COVID data and perpetuated anti-Semitic tropes. Rossen explores these recent developments, comparing Cuomo to the wizard in "The Wizard of Oz." - Original photos from thenation.com and Pinterest; editing by Kalie VanDewater

Rossen: Rolling Back the Curtain on New York’s Wizard of Oz, Governor Cuomo

Alex Rossen
March 23, 2021
Students commit a lot of time to academic obligations, so when family emergencies arise, the expectation is that professors will be understanding. Rossen explores his thoughts on professor responses to these emergencies. - Photo via huffpost.com

Rossen: Rowan Professors Must Better Accommodate Students During Family Emergencies

Alex Rossen
March 12, 2021
Spring is in the air and flowers are once again in bloom! Photo via multimedia editor/Alex Rossen

Spring Has Sprung at Rowan University

Alex Rossen
March 12, 2021
Rowan University announces that classrooms, labs, recreation facilities and residential buildings will likely return to in-person classes and activities for the fall 2021 semester. - Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Makes Landmark Announcement About Expectations for Fall 2021

Alex Rossen
March 10, 2021
Robert P. Tucker, a Glassboro State alum, posing in front of one of the 13 toilets in his "sculpture garden." - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Local Artist Robert P. Tucker Flushes Away Traditional Art Styles

Alex Rossen
March 8, 2021
Since art is an innate facet of humans, creating art is a way to convey universally understood messages. Rossen discusses the impact art with activist messages has on society. - Photo courtesy of Alex Rossen

Rossen: The Intersection Between Art and Activism

Alex Rossen
March 8, 2021
Auschwitz was the largest death camp established during the Holocaust. Rossen explains why equating current events to the suffering of the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides is wrong. - Photo via history.com

Rossen: Equating the Holocaust With the Present Needs to Stop

Alex Rossen
February 20, 2021
This is where the magic happens. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

The Whit at Rowan: an Inside Look

Alex Rossen
February 17, 2021
Dean Cavalieri takes Congressman Andy Kim on a walk-through tour of Rowan's vaccination center. Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim Pays Visit to RowanSOM Vaccination Center

Alex Rossen
February 10, 2021
Members of Rowan's Black Cultural League meet on Rowan Boulevard to speak about Black History Month. - Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Students From the Black Cultural League and Women of Color Alliance Reflect on Black History Month

Alex Rossen
February 10, 2021
Images of victims of the Holocaust hang in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. - Photo via the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Rossen: Observing and Reflecting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Alex Rossen
January 22, 2021
As President Trump leaves office and President-Elect Biden steps in, the question of how well the 46 president will live up to his campaign promises. Rossen delves into what we should be prepared for as Biden assumes his new position. - Photo via history.com

Rossen: Looking Ahead at a Biden Presidency With Cautious Optimism

Alex Rossen
December 2, 2020
Kristallnacht was a horrifically brutal attack on the Jewish community in 1938. Rossen discusses how its impacts are still present in the minds of the Jewish people 82 years later. - Multimedia Editor / Alexander Rossen (photo taken during Rossen's trip to Germany)

Rossen: Living in the Shadow of Kristallnacht, Transgenerational Memory and Tikkun Olam

Alex Rossen
November 7, 2020
In the U.S., there are two dominant political parties. Rossen argues that our political system should be more representative of the pluralistic beliefs of our country rather than confined to two often opposing parties. - Photo via Intelligence Squared US

Rossen: The American People Have Nothing to Gain by Retaining a Two-Party Duopoly

Alex Rossen
November 4, 2020
President Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. - Photo Via / Creative Commons

US Senate Confirms Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court, Solidifying Conservative Majority

Alex Rossen
October 28, 2020
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" was released on Friday, Oct. 23. Rossen discusses how we as society should approach activist and actor Sacha Baron Cohen's newest film in order to provide safe environments for minorities. - Photo via startribune.com

Rossen: How to Appropriately Talk About Borat and its Sequel

Alex Rossen
October 25, 2020
Facebook announced on Oct. 12 that it would ban Holocaust denial on its platform. Rossen discusses why other social media should follow suit. - Multimedia Editor / Alexander Rossen

Rossen: This is a Win in the Fight Against Online Hate Speech, but There’s Still a Long Way to go

Alex Rossen
October 14, 2020
Human rights are of huge concern globally. Though they might not impact you directly, you should still care. - Photo via licas.news

Rossen: Where do we Stand on Global Human Rights?

Alex Rossen
September 30, 2020
Rowan students join in solidarity of the Jewish Community after the shooting in Pittsburgh in October 2018. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez

Rossen: Responding to SGA Commentary of “Does Our University Truly Respect Jewish Profs?”

Alex Rossen
September 10, 2020
Rowan senior Alexander Rossen holds a Magen David necklace to honor his Jewish culture and beliefs - but does Rowan University have the same respect for religious plurality? - Photo by Brian Lawrence. Used with permission.

Rossen: Does our university truly respect Jewish Profs?

Alex Rossen
September 8, 2020
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