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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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PRISM hosts its annual Sex Toy Bingo. Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Pfleeger? I hardly know her! : PRISM hosts Sex Toy Bingo

Kariyah Bennett
December 7, 2022
Landmark Americana's "Drag Me to Landmark" event featured performances from Crystal Envy, Jenna Tall, Fantasia Royale Gaga, Vinchelle and Astala Vista. - Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Drag queens channel Beyoncé and Gaga during “Drag Me to Landmark”

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November 30, 2022
NJ Transit is a public transportation service available for everyone in the state. - Photo / njtransit.com

NJ Transit and Office of Career Advancement host career portfolio seminar

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November 16, 2022
Stars and Stripes bingo is a RAH annual event to commemerate Veteran's Day. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

RAH celebrates Veteran’s Day with $1K Stars and Stripes Bingo

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November 9, 2022
The Masters in Television Studies started at the beginning of Fall 2022 - Photo / Kim Akass

A Q&A with Kim Akass on Rowan’s new Master of Arts in Television

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November 2, 2022
A band preforms their live set during the Rowan tailgate. - Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Homecoming Tailgate Charms Students With Endless Activities

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October 26, 2022
The flight of beer served at Axe and Arrow. - Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: All the Buzz on Axe and Arrow Brewery

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October 5, 2022
Members of RTN hand out free pizza and drinks to "Back to Boz" guests. - Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

RTN and Cinema Workshop Co-host “Back to Boz” Event

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October 5, 2022
Annie Barnish, Susan Ramsey and Lianna SanFelice enjoy food from Playa Bowls. This was the restaurant that Kariyah featured in this week's edition of "Battle of the Restaurants." - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: Battle of The Restaurants – Acai Bowl Edition

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April 27, 2022
Features Intern Kariyah Bennett lists her best moments from Hollybash - Photo via Pixabay.com

A Day To Remember: Rowan’s Hollybash

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April 27, 2022
Features intern compares breakfast foods at Glassboro's "Monarch Diner" versus "IHOP." - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: Battle of the Restaurants — “Monarch Diner” and “IHOP”

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April 20, 2022
Features intern Kariyah Bennett reflects on her time at Rowan University and provides advice to underclassmen. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Bennett: Reflecting On My Time at Rowan

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April 17, 2022
Erin Smith, Carly Lashley and Rylee Batten enjoy pierogies from "The Pierogi Place." - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

The Pierogie Place Discusses Restaurant Opening, Ukrainian Support Efforts

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April 13, 2022
Rowan students were treated to an alcohol-free wine tasting hosted by the French club. Fre and Ariel were the two samples students could try. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Rowan French Club Hosts Wine Tasting With a Twist

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April 13, 2022
Students took advantage of all of the opportunities during the CHSS and ECCCA Career Fair on Thursday, March 31. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

CHSS and Edelman CCCA Co-Host Career Fair

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April 6, 2022
Features intern Kariyah Bennett features The Pierogie Place, a new hotspot for Rowan students to enjoy pierogies. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: “The Pierogie Place” is Glassboro’s Newest Pierogi Hot Spot

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April 6, 2022
Sports Communication and Media major, Jason Joseph, poses in the WGLS conference room before calling a game for the Delaware Blue Coats. The Blue Coats and Rowan University partnered to give students pursuing careers in the sports industry an opportunity to work for the team. - Photo / Jason Joseph

Senior Spotlight: Jason Joseph, Class of 2021

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March 30, 2022
Features intern Kariyah Bennett puts two restaurants with "good chicken" to the test in this week's "Battle of the Restaurants." This week's competitors include "PDQ" in Sicklerville, NJ, and "Chick-fil-A" in Sewell, NJ. - Photo via chick-fil-a.com

Bennett: Battle of the Restaurants — PDQ and Chick-fil-A

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March 30, 2022
Features intern Kariyah Bennett enjoys a coconut cream martini from the Sugar Factory restaurant in New York City. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: The Sweetest Restaurant in New York City

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March 23, 2022
Kelsey Reid, Julia Versace and features intern Kariyah Bennett pose for a photo in the Stranger Things store in New York City. The three visited the store on their spring break vacation. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: Spring Break in the City That Never Sleeps

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March 23, 2022
Yoshimoto is a Hibachi-style restaurant in Turnersville, NJ. Features Intern Kariyah Bennett compared this restaurant to "Samurai" in Glassboro for her weekly column, "Battle of the Restaurants." - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: Battle of the Restaurants — “Yoshimoto” and “Samurai”

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March 9, 2022
Features Intern Kariyah Bennett explores four popular type of makeup looks and reviews each one. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Bennett: Which Type of Makeup Look is Best for You?

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March 9, 2022
RAH concluded its Black History Month events with "Black Jeopardy." - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

RAH Concludes Black History Month With “Black Jeopardy”

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March 2, 2022
RAH hosted its popular bingo game with $10,000 worth of prizes. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

RAH Hosts Annual $10K Bingo Featuring Microwaves, AirPods and More

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March 2, 2022
Two models walk the runway during the "Blast from the Past" fashion show during RAH's Black History Month event. This event shared the cultural changes of fashion over time. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

RAH Co-Hosts “Blast From the Past” Fashion Show Displays Diversity

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February 23, 2022
El Vez is a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican-style cuisines. The restaurant is located in New York City, NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. - Photo via www.elvezrestaurant.com

Bennett: El Vez Mexican Restaurant Review

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February 23, 2022
Promotional photo for the brand new Harry Potter exhibition at Franklin Institute. / Photo via fi.edu

Step into the Wizarding World: Unveiling the enchanting Harry Potter Exhibit at the Franklin Institute

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February 20, 2022
Members of Rowan's Black Cultural League will help cultivate events during the Black History Month celebration. - Photo via Former Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Celebrates Black History Month

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February 16, 2022
Kelsey's and Kim's is one delicious soul food restaurant in Atlantic City, NJ, that features intern Kariyah Bennett reviewed. - Photo via Kelseyandkims.com

Two Atlantic City Soul Food Restaurants Worth Checking Out

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February 16, 2022
Features Intern Kariyah Bennett describes the gut-wrenching fear of the "freshman 15." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Bennett: The Struggles of the “Freshman 15”

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February 9, 2022
Christina Franks shares her story of overcoming cancer and other health conditions. - Photo / Christina Franks

Profile: Christina Franks

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February 2, 2022
Features writer Kariyah Bennett shares how to be productive during a snow day. - Former Multimedia Editor / Miguel Martinez

How Should I Spend My Snow Day?

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February 2, 2022
The Santa Fe Rolls are one of the many appetizers offered at the "Pats Select Pizza | Grill." - Photo via Patsselect.com

Bennett: ‘Pats Select Pizza | Grill’ Review

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November 3, 2021
Fan edit featuring the viral hashtag, FreeBritney. - photo via @BritneyHiatus on Twitter

“Framing Britney Spears” Documentary Explains #FreeBritney Movement

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March 3, 2021
The Black Cultural League and RAH staff joined together to organize Black History Month Jeopardy. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Students Join Together for RAH’s Black History Month Jeopardy Night

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February 10, 2021
Holocaust remembrance night was celebrated on October 5, 2018 in the Rowan business hall. -Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Holocaust remembrance night hosts Selma Rossen

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October 10, 2018
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