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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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Otha Smith III. - Photo via Smith III's LinkedIn profile

Virtual cannabis entrepreneurship seminar with Tetragram founder and CEO

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March 20, 2024
Alum Earl Clark Jr.'s entrepreneurship journey in vintage fashion

Alum Earl Clark Jr.’s entrepreneurship journey in vintage fashion

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February 28, 2024
"The film does tackle the topic of toxic masculinity throughout the film. Even though the Von Erich brothers expect Mike (sorry, Mike) to have some of the best physiques to be put on screen, these are still men who go through emotions and insecurities." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Wrestling with family demons: Emotional impact of “The Iron Claw” on the Von Erich legacy

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February 14, 2024
Common communist posting that is seen around campus. - Photo via Drew Ambrosino

Rowan Communism club hopes to leave a Marx

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February 14, 2024
Cortinarius iodes mushroom. - Photo via Jenna Levner

Mushrooms made easy at Mycology club

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February 7, 2024
The Black Student Union e-board poses for a photo. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Obsidian Ball celebrates and unites Rowan’s BIPOC community

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January 31, 2024
Entrance to SASA's Diwali celebration. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

SASA hosts inclusive Diwali celebration

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November 29, 2023
Primo Hoagies staff cut a ribbon in front of their newly opened location. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

New Primo Hoagies at Rowan holds grand opening on Halloween

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November 1, 2023
6 East High Street used to be an a bank before it was used for the College of Communication & Creative Arts. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Fire violations at 6 E High Street force students and faculty to move

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October 25, 2023
President Houshmand presents Larry Salva with a document of certification for his donation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 13. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions after Salva’s donation

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September 20, 2023
The 93-year-old vacant Intermediate School is now going to be remodeled for Rowan's new office space which is located 2.1 miles from The Chamberlain Student Center. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Rowan buys old Glassboro Intermediate School for office space

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September 13, 2023
The band Club 27 performs at the Back to the Boro event - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Backing the community with Back to the Boro

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April 26, 2023
Bryant Lopez advocates for the importance of staying alert while skating or traveling around campus. - Features Editor / Drew Peltzman

Lopez: Please watch where you are going

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April 26, 2023
Rowan's Brass Ensemble performing on the meditation walk. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

College of Performing Arts hosts the sounds of Earth Day with “Nature Walk” concert

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April 26, 2023
Restore Dispensaries is just shy of a mile away from campus. -Photo via restoredispensaries.com

Glassboro cannabis shop Restore Dispensary talks about cannabis cultures

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April 19, 2023
In celebration of 4/20, Lopez discusses the best songs to listen to while high. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Music for my lungs: The best songs to listen to while high

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April 19, 2023
A giant alien spaceship had taken over the student center. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan students go intergalactic with “RAH in Space”

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April 18, 2023
Peddler's shop working to fix skateboards and bikes free of charge. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

SUP hosts “Bikes & Boards,” offers free tune-ups to students

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April 12, 2023
Rowan Holi festival celebrates the beauties of Hindu culture. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan’s SASA hosts Holi Festival to celebrate love and spring

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April 5, 2023
The rec center fitted for a expo full of activities. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan Thrive hosts 27th annual Health and Wellness Expo

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April 5, 2023
James Golubieski speaks to all in attendance at the Faculty Research Day - General Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan hosts annual Faculty Research Day and honor notable students and professors

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April 5, 2023
The football field, which is real grass, will be transformed into a multi-purpose turf field that will not only be used by Rowan Athletics but also by Glassboro High School. - Photo via Rowan University

Glassboro council meeting discusses tax increase, water supply and new turf field

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April 5, 2023
Dr. Eric Liguori has authored or co-authored seven books and has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report for his work. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan faculty awarded 2023 Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year

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March 29, 2023
The theme of the CASE summit was “The State of Equity and Access in Education.” - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Annual CASE Summit focuses on equity and access in education

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March 22, 2023
Dr. Shealey will serve as a board chair for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). - Photo / Rowan University

Rowan’s Dr. Monika Williams Shealey elected board member of AACTE

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March 22, 2023
The Exercise is Medicine club logo. - Photo / Rowan University

Exercise is Medicine and Inspira Health partner to increase sports medicine opportunities

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March 22, 2023
Students work through various magazine clippings to include in their vision boards. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

SJICR hosts “Self-Care” social in recognition of International Women’s Day

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March 8, 2023
Dr. Diane Janosek speaks to Rowan students about global security and threats. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Diane Janosek speaks at “Threat to Global Security by Cyber Attacks in Space” event

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March 1, 2023
Rowan University receives $25k donation from Cross River. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Cross River donates $25K to Rowan’s emergency fund

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March 1, 2023
"Laser Doors" will be shown every Friday at 7 p.m. until April 2. - Photo / Edelman Planetarium

Edelman Planetarium hosts The Doors-inspired planetarium show

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March 1, 2023
Students gathered around the student center pit to create masks, beads and other Mardi Gras styled crafts. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan After Hours celebrates Mardi Gras with music and food at “Mardi RAH” event

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February 15, 2023
The Chamberlain Student Center pit dressed up for casino night.- Intern / Bryant Lopez

“The Pit could have been mistaken for a Casino:” Rowan After Hours hosts Classy Casino Night

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February 8, 2023
Rowan EMT personal pose for Instagram post. - Photo / Rowan University EMS Instagram

NJ colleges required to carry opioid overdose treatment following new bill

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February 1, 2023
Poster for Psychology of Neo-Nazis: Another Journey by Train to Auschwitz. - Photo / RCHGHR

RCHGHR screens “Psychology of Neo-Nazis: Another Journey by Train to Auschwitz”

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February 1, 2023
Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Edelman Planetarium’s Laser Daft Punk show is a stunning display of sight and sound

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January 25, 2023
Members of New Life Ministry work on their Prayer Vision Boards. - Intern / Bryant Lopez

New Life Ministry applies Christian spin to TikTok trend

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January 25, 2023
Guests at the invitation-only event in Stratford received a sign with the phrase "Proudly Rowan-Virtua for" that they were asked to complete in their own words and then hold up for the camera. - Photo / Rowan University

Rowan and Virtua partner to create Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences

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November 16, 2022
Lopez's skateboard lies on the ground. - Staff Writer / Bryant Lopez

Lopez: Bring back bike lanes, fix the pothole problem

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November 2, 2022
South Jersey Climate News' social media logo. -Photo / Mark Berkey-Gerard.

Rowan Journalism Department Receives $40K Grant Towards Reporting South Jersey Climate Change

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October 26, 2022
President Ali Houshmand talks during the University Assembled Meeting last Friday, Oct. 14, 2020 - Staff Writer / Bryant Lopez

Rowan’s University Assembled Brought Questions and Cause for Celebration

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October 19, 2022
Bunce Hall, on the campus of Rowan University. - Former Editor / Amanda Palma

Rowan University Releases the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: Clery Act

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October 12, 2022
Rowan will recieve $315k of bipartisan funding to help combat polliution. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan Chosen to Recieve $315K for Pollution Prevention

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October 12, 2022
Rowan will recieve $315k of bipartisan funding to help combat polliution. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan Receives $315K of Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding to Reduce Pollution

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September 28, 2022
Gov. Phil Murphy speaks at Rowan University. - Former Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

New Jersey Introduces Free Tuition With Garden State Guarantee Program

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September 21, 2022
Rowan hosts over 25 clubs centered around expanding student's artistic abilities. / Graphic via Julia Quennessen

Getting Involved is Easy With 25+ Art-Centered Clubs

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September 20, 2022
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