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"Welcoming back over 140 alumni playing on stage spanning seven decades, the evening of celebration commenced with an upbeat and jazzy rendition of Bill Zaccagni’s “Too Late… The Mambo” performed by Rowan University and Alumni Jazz Band, under the direction of Denis DiBlasio." - Contributor / Marcus Young.

Harmony through the decades: Rowan’s Centennial Concert celebrates music & memories

Marcus Young March 6, 2024

Both the seats and the stage of Pfleeger Concert Hall shone brightly on Saturday night with joy and elation as alumni and students gathered in honor of Rowan University's Centennial Concert, presented...

Students fill the seat of the Pfleeger Concert hall to watch the Rowan's marching band put on by students. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Music Shadow Day: High school students get a glimpse of life as a college music major at Rowan

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 6, high school students from across the region gathered in Wilson Hall for the first-ever Music Shadow Day. Hosted by the College of Performing Arts, students interested in pursuing a...

Tenors and Basses practice during one of their multiple rehearsals in Pfleeger Concert Hall. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Rowan Music Department hosts annual Tenor/Bass Festival

Sarah Shockey October 25, 2023

On Oct. 18, 650 high school students gathered in Pfleeger Concert Hall for the annual Tenor & Bass Festival. An event that first kicked off at Rowan in 2008 welcomes tenors and basses from across...

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

Rhythm and music stole the show at Pfleeger Concert Hall on Saturday night. Six dance schools— locally owned by Rowan alumni— and a special performing group took the stage for its second annual Rowan...

Starting her business in mid-summer, Rodriguez is ready to take the photography world by storm. - Contributor / Maryela Gallardo

Rowan student starts “Frotography” business

Maryela Gallardo October 4, 2023

When delving into the arts of photography, Jessica Rodriguez is no stranger to perfecting a photo with her skills. As an upcoming photographer, Rodriguez has established herself with her own business,...

Video art gallery: "SuperCellular" by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Video art gallery: “SuperCellular” by Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Joshua Ayers February 8, 2023

https://youtu.be/Jz3HwkkJyvo Check out this montage capturing the "SuperCellular" art gallery, created by Carolyn Healy and John Phillips. This exhibition is on view at Rowan University's Art Gallery,...

Genevieve Gaignard's “Black, White, and Red All Over” as featured in Rowan's 301 High Street Gallery. - Contributor / Kiley Parker

Inside the Curation of Rowan’s Art Galleries

Kiley Parker October 5, 2022

In addition to the various student and amateur artistic endeavors Rowan University offers its student body, Rowan also features its very own professional gallery to showcase art to the Rowan and Glassboro...

Interview with Big Brother season 21 contestant Nick Maccarone

Interview with Big Brother season 21 contestant Nick Maccarone

Tara Lonsdorf October 30, 2019

https://youtu.be/wUxe200bggU Whit Editor-in-Chief Tara Lonsdorf sits down with Big Brother 21 contestant and Rowan University alum Nick Maccarone. Maccarone placed 8th out of 16 houseguests, and won...

Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Some of Summer 2019’s Best, Worst, and Middling Albums

Damon Mazer September 11, 2019

“Social Cues”- Cage The Elephant Cage the Elephant’s latest effort is frustratingly close to being great. “Social Cues” mostly underwhelms and sometimes confuses, but has moments of pure...

Chancelor Bennett- an independent artist

Taking a Chance with Chance the Rapper

Luke Garcia September 11, 2019

In 2012, Chance the Rapper dropped his debut mixtape "10 Day" on SoundCloud and all the tracks but one racked up over 1 million plays. In April of 2013, Chance released his mixtape "Acid Rap" which...

Joaquin Phoenix to play a spectacular Joker

Will New ‘Joker’ Movie Change Anti-Hero Status-Quo?

Jason Licitra September 10, 2019

As a huge fan of both the comic books and movies featuring Batman’s arch nemesis, I was overjoyed when I discovered last year that he would be getting his own film starring the always fantastic Joaquin...

Darrel Site's mockup of a "National Geographic" page layout is displayed as part of "Work." - Arts & Entertainment Editor/Tara Lonsdorf

PHOTOSTORY: Westby student gallery presents “Work: Publication and Web Design.”

Tara Lonsdorf February 13, 2019

The promotional poster for "Work: Publication and Web Design" hangs in the Westby Student Gallery on the second floor. - Arts & Entertainment Editor/Tara LonsdorfJeffrey Kinnard juxtaposes "classy"...

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