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The puppet professor: Patrick Ahearn

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Professor Patrick Ahearn’s path to becoming a puppeteer was anything but linear. He had always had a fascination with puppets since he was a child but it wasn't a big dream of his until high school....

"Even when I am having a bad day, I can draw and get it all out.” - Photo via Sumayyah Hayes-Coles

Student artist Sumayyah Hayes-Coles speaks on joy and art

Dylan Francis, Contributor September 24, 2024

“Art is my bread and butter. It is my life. It gives me life,” Hayes said. Those words encapsulate the person that Sumayyah Hayes-Coles is. Hayes is a 24-year-old senior here at Rowan University....

"Siegel's greatest inspirations have been Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame, Neil Peart of Rush, and jazz drummer Buddy Rich." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Alexander Siegel: The drummer behind Rowan’s rising band, Spud Mack

Grace Reed April 24, 2024

Alexander Siegel is a 21-year-old business major in his second to last year at Rowan. Despite his conventional field of study, Siegel remains quite the opposite, loving music, and making a name for himself...

"The crowd enjoyed the band’s performance, giving them a loud cheer when they left the stage in glory." - Photo via SCCA Marketing Team

From solo artists to headliners: Hollybash showcases Rowan’s talent

Kraig Ferguson April 24, 2024

Spring has come again, welcoming the summer with mild temperatures and a fresh abundance of wildlife that really anyone can enjoy, minus the pollen of course. This year, Hollybash returns, bigger and...

"The group of three musicians practiced together and performed at house show venues and bars for six months leading up to Battle of the Bands." - Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Phineas Wrath: Rising stars of Glassboro’s rock scene take the stage

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Phineas Wrath, the band captivating Glassboro with their rock essence performing at Battle of the Bands and The Speakeasy, continues to venture into making their mark on the local music scene.  With...

"While currently working on recording music with the band Ghosts in the Sand, Prokoshin teases music that the band will soon release with singles most likely to be dropped about once a month." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Daniel Prokoshin: From bedroom jams to local sensation in music scene

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Daniel Prokoshin, a sophomore exercise science major, continues to dominate the Glassboro music scene. Performing with local artists playing guitar at house shows, at High Grounds Coffee Roasters in acoustic...

"For Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” isn’t about making a name for herself in country music, it’s reaffirming that she and other black women have always been there." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”: Redefining country music with a touch of Queen Bey

Sarah Shockey April 10, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/album/6BzxX6zkDsYKFJ04ziU5xQ?si=xld6cDsXR-qAs-qyEWLk4Q “Cowboy Carter” marks the second album in a three-part series for Beyoncé (marked by the extra I’s in the names...

"As advice for other students who may be looking into diving into the local music scene, St. Pierre encourages them to put themselves out there and speak up." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The rising stars of Rowan’s music scene with Hunter St. Pierre at the helm

Paige Britt April 10, 2024

Hunter St. Pierre is changing the relationship between drugs and rock and roll. St. Pierre originally came to Rowan to pursue a career in bioinformatics, which is a combination of biology and computer...

"Rohr’s journey as a guitarist began in the fifth grade when she got her first guitar for Christmas that year." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan’s Liz Rohr & bandmates are making waves in Glassboro’s music scene

Aiden Seratore April 3, 2024

Glassboro’s music scene has been rising over the last few years, helping pave the way for aspiring musicians to begin their musical endeavors with open arms. Guitarist Liz Rohr is one of these musicians...

"Mental health is a common theme for college students, but the art therapy event will improve student’s mental health." - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller.

Rowan University Public Health Club hosts art therapy event for Public Health Week

Ryan Schaller April 3, 2024

Health is a top priority for college students, from mental, physical, and emotional health. At Rowan University, they have a club that focuses on all three of those areas called the Public Health Club....

The Artist Market held space for Rowan students to showcase their art. - Contributor / Mishal Goldstein.

Student creativity takes center stage at Rowan University’s Spring Artist Market

Paige Britt April 3, 2024

The first floor of Business Hall was transformed into the Spring Artist Market on March 28, featuring paintings, clothing, art prints, and jewelry made by more than 30 students. This is the second annual...

"The crowd’s energy grew as the night went on, with mosh pits forming during some of Shark Earrings' final songs." - Staff Writer / Isaac Linsk.

Rowan’s music scene hits Atlantic City: A night of genre-defying music at Anchor Rock Club

Isaac Linsk April 3, 2024

On March 29, just feet off of the famous Atlantic City boardwalk, Anchor Rock Club hosted a night of genre-defying music presented by Silver Stain Booking and Be Here Now. It was the first time Rowan-based...

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