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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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Trish Gilles gets ready to pass the ball. Gillen recorded a career-four assists against TCNJ. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to TCNJ in battle for the No. 1 seed in the NJAC

Braijon Williams
April 24, 2024
Elaina Corson looks to attack the defense. Corson was tied for the team-high five goals against Kean on Saturday. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse blows out Kean in first NJAC match of the season

Braijon Williams
April 17, 2024
“Our role at the wellness center isn’t to be prohibitionists. We’re not anti-drug,” Logan said. “We promote responsible use… The drug we see the most that people are struggling with is cannabis.” - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Wellness center prepares students for 4/20 with t-break series

Braijon Williams
April 10, 2024
Molly Green attacks the defense. Green recorded five of the team's 11 goals on Saturday. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to Christopher Newport for fourth straight loss

Braijon Williams
April 10, 2024
Sophia Schiavo attacks the defense. The captain has totaled five points and grabbed 55 ground balls so far this season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Sophia Schiavo’s destiny fulfilled as captain of Rowan women’s lacrosse team

Braijon Williams
April 3, 2024
Jack Watson competes in a race. Watson was one of two Profs to compete in the NCAA DIII Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Jack Watson and Michael Fracchiolla represent Rowan men’s swim at NCAA Championships

Braijon Williams
March 27, 2024
"I don't ever regret making that decision." - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From dancer to star between the pipes: Mel Rodgers’ lacrosse journey

Braijon Williams
March 27, 2024
Stephen A. Smith poses for a group photo with the crowd. - Photo via @RowanUniversity on X

Stephen A. Smith talks success with enthusiastic crowd

Braijon Williams
March 27, 2024
Molly Green attacks the defense. Green recorded two goals in the loss. - Wednesday, April 19, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s lacrosse falls to Scranton in the closing minutes of regulation

Braijon Williams
March 26, 2024
Elaina Corson fires a shot at the net. Corson tied for the team-lead with four goals against Clarkson. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse snaps four-game losing streak, blows out Clarkson

Braijon Williams
March 20, 2024
Vaping graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

A colorful, highly coveted vice: A look into nicotine addiction at Rowan University

Braijon Williams
March 20, 2024
Calista Burke attacks the net. Burke recorded a season-high four goals in the loss. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s lacrosse battles the elements and falls to Washington (MD) in the final minutes

Braijon Williams
March 6, 2024
"The club strives to create a diverse & inclusive community where students can come together to appreciate and engage with Hip Hop culture."- Graphic via Yashira Guzman

Artist-driven Hip-Hop Culture Club coming to Rowan

Braijon Williams
March 6, 2024
Fiona Lockhart gets ready to take a shot. Lockhart recorded three goals in the loss to Stevens on Saturday. - Wednesday, March 1, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s lacrosse drops a nail-biter to Stevens for first loss of the year

Braijon Williams
March 6, 2024
Eagles graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Williams: Can Jalen Hurts really lead the Eagles to a championship?

Braijon Williams
February 28, 2024
Elaina Corson looks to attack. Corson recorded five goals and one assist in Saturday's win. - Saturday, April 15, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s lacrosse dominates Ursinus in its home opener

Braijon Williams
February 27, 2024
Carson Pickett and professor Kate Harman. - Photo via RowanSportsCaM on X

Carson Pickett visits for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Braijon Williams
February 21, 2024
“I’m very fortunate and blessed to have the opportunity to play baseball at a collegiate level and competitive level and I wouldn’t change the decision I made.” - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Student-athletes on busy schedules and time management

Braijon Williams
February 21, 2024
The women's lacrosse team huddles up. Rowan was ranked second in the conference in the preseason rankings. - Wednesday, April 19, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan Women’s Lacrosse has its sights set on the NJAC in 2024

Braijon Williams
February 21, 2024
Michael Fracchiolla competes in a race. Fracchiolla broke the school record in the 200 breaststroke during the NJAC Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming totals over 1,000 points in first-ever NJAC Championships

Braijon Williams
February 21, 2024
"The job she plans on looking for after graduation would be something along the lines of creating a tear sheet for someone at the doctor’s office who’s there for surgery, but they want to know more about it, that’s where Dory would come in." - Photos via Dory's Instagram.

Artistry with a purpose: Isabel Dory blends creativity & science in biomedical art

Braijon Williams
February 14, 2024
Henry Lynch competes in a race. Lynch and the rest of the team is looking to dominate in the NJAC Championships. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming prepares for the first-ever NJAC Championships

Braijon Williams
February 14, 2024
Darek Staniszewski headshot. Staniszewski placed first in the 400 IM during the team's final meet of the regular season. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Meet Darek Staniszewski: the freshman making waves for the Rowan men’s swim team

Braijon Williams
February 7, 2024
Terry Rozier to Miami Heat graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Williams: Miami Heat acquire Terry Rozier in trade, embark on lengthy losing streak

Braijon Williams
February 6, 2024
Tyler Hilinski playing football. - Photo via HilinskisHope.org

Tyler Talk brings awareness to athletes’ mental health

Braijon Williams
January 31, 2024
Jack Watson participates in a race. Watson finished first in the 100-yard backstroke on Saturday, Jan. 27 while recording a season-best time. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming drops its fourth meet of the season, begins preparation for NJACs

Braijon Williams
January 31, 2024
New students, beginning in summer 2024 will have Microsoft emails instead of Google. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan moves new student email accounts from Google to Microsoft beginning this summer

Braijon Williams
January 25, 2024
Chelsea Valcourt poses for a photo in the town meeting hall. - Photo via Mike Hickman Photography

Recent graduate makes history as Monroe Township’s youngest council president

Braijon Williams
January 24, 2024
(Left to right) Jack Watson, Alex Volin, Paul Riter, Danny Dubij, and Michael Fracchiolla are honored before the meet as the team's seniors. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan men’s swimming falls to TCNJ on Senior Day

Braijon Williams
January 23, 2024
Henry Lynch competes in a race. Lynch was a part of the 200 medley relay team that recorded first in the Franklin and Marshall Invitational. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Meet Henry Lynch: Rowan Men’s Swimming’s sophomore star

Braijon Williams
December 6, 2023
Tobias Cahnbley swims in a meet. Cahnbley, along with Jack Watson and Michael Fracchiolla, recorded three first place finishes during the meet. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Men’s Swimming places third in the Franklin and Marshall Invitational

Braijon Williams
November 29, 2023
Michael Fracchiolla swims in a meet. Fracchiolla recorded a first-place finish in four separate events. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Men’s Swimming drops their second consecutive meet after 144-118 loss to Salisbury

Braijon Williams
November 15, 2023
Tobias Cahnbley swims in a meet. Cahnbley recorded one of the top times in the previous meet. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Tobias Cahnbley’s path to the Men’s Swimming team

Braijon Williams
November 10, 2023
"It feels like everyone forgets what holiday is on Nov. 23." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Williams: Halloween straight to Christmas; we’re forgetting to give thanks

Braijon Williams
November 8, 2023
Jack Watson competes in a race. Watson placed first in the 100 backstroke and fourth in the 100 free. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Men’s Swimming struggles against NYU

Braijon Williams
November 1, 2023
Jack Watson competes in the backstroke. Watson got off to a hot start in the Profs' first meet, taking first place in three events. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Men’s Swimming starts the season strong against Stevens Institute of Technology

Braijon Williams
October 26, 2023
Capturing the joy of dance on the concert floor - a moment of pure art. — Staff Writer / Braijon Williames

Rowan dances the night away at Pfleeger Concert Hall

Braijon Williams
October 11, 2023
Aida Ingram looks to make a save. Ingram's recorded 46 saves this season. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

From Burlington to the ‘Boro: Aida Ingram’s journey to the Rowan Field Hockey team

Braijon Williams
October 4, 2023
Johnny Troiano hustles for the ball. Troiano scored two goals on Wednesday, Sept. 27 to up his total to eight on the season. - Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Johnny Troiano leads Rowan Men’s Soccer with two goals en route to their third win of the season

Braijon Williams
September 27, 2023
"You should always be wanting to improve yourself, everyday, no matter if you are 100% that day or not." - Staff Writer / Braijon Williams

Williams: The gym is more than just a physical motivator

Braijon Williams
September 27, 2023
The Board of Trustees met on Sept. 13, where they announced the Salva family donation, the Whit Centennial and new Wellness Center initiatives. - Staff writer / Braijon Williams

Board of Trustees discusses new Virtua School of Health Professions name, Wellness Center goals, and the Whit Centennial

Braijon Williams
September 20, 2023
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