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"The idea of this fashion show initially sparked when RAH staff last fall semester were watching America’s Next Top Model and thought of tying the show into an event to bring on to campus." - Contributor / Haileigh King

Lights, runway, action: Rowan’s glow-in-the-dark fashion show steals the spotlight

Marchella Mazzoni February 7, 2024

Students strutted down the runway at the Chamberlain Student Center after learning modeling techniques from industry professionals on Feb. 3. This year's “glow-in-the-dark” themed fashion show took...

Joshua Akinsanya, 22, is the media director for B.I.D and is using his skills to become the next young content creator. —Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Josh Akinsanya works hard to be this stylish

Maryela Gallardo October 11, 2023

Modeling, styling, and content creation are just a couple of things that Rowan University student Joshua Akinsanya specializes in. Akinsanya is anticipating being the next big thing on social media as...

Creative Director, Janiyah Harris instructs individuals on drills that will be needed for the runway. — Contributor / Essence Holman

BID holds second round of model squad tryouts

Essence Holman October 11, 2023

Lights, Camera, Action! — the glamour and allure of the fashion world are calling out as Beauty in Distress (BID) Platinum Model Squad prepared for the second round of tryouts. Returning models and...

Aniyah Blount tables for Love & Luxe Collegiate. - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

B.I.D. walks the runway at Robinson

Maryela Gallardo September 27, 2023

Rowan models walked the runway of Robinson Circle to showcase the clothes created by Rowan organizations and other brands on Friday night. Beauty in Distress (B.I.D.), Rowan’s fashion design organization,...

Beauty in Distress showcases Black designers with annual fashion show. - Staff Writer / Joshua Ayers

Beauty in Distress: showcasing Black designers & performers with Annual Fashion Show at Rowan

Joshua Ayers April 12, 2023

On Friday, April 7, the Business Hall was the host for the Annual Fashion Show presented by Beauty in Distress, with this year’s theme being “Game of Threads.” Organizations such as the Love...

Beauty in Distress will host fashion week Oct. 24 - 28. - Logo via Beauty in Distress

Beauty in Distress Aims to Foster Inclusivity and Confidence Within Rowan Community

Tatiana Retamar October 12, 2022

Rowan University has always been known to offer new opportunities and resources to students as far as giving current and incoming students the chance to be more involved in the student community.  Over...

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

Bryant Lopez September 20, 2022

The fall semester has officially started and students have flocked to club fairs and introductory meetings, looking to find a club that fits them. Clubs are a great opportunity to build connections, create...

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

Kariyah Bennett February 23, 2022

The first event for Black History Month was co-hosted by Rowan After Hours, Black Culture League and Beauty in Distress, with a night filled with amazing designs, acting and reflecting on characters that...

Senior Hydia Bearfield discusses how important the multicultural organizations on Rowan's campus are. - Photo / Hydia Bearfield

Senior Spotlight: Hydia Bearfield, Class of 2022

Jennifer McGraw November 3, 2021

She’s a model, the president of two multicultural organizations at Rowan, and she’s a mother. If there’s one phrase to describe senior Hydia Bearfield, it would be “girl boss.” Hydia Bearfield...

Beauty in Distress is a fashion club at Rowan University. The club's goal is to help shape future artists and entrepreneurs through various workshops and events. - Photo via @bid_rowan on Instagram

Beauty in Distress “Back in Business” With Fall Fashion Week

Jaimie McCormick October 6, 2021

Rowan’s fashion club, Beauty in Distress (BID), is back to hold BID Fashion Week. This series of events will run from Monday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 15. “We had an opportunity to revamp some...

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