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Rowan University has its first and only course dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement, created by Dr. Alicia Monroe. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alicia Monroe Leads Rowan’s First Black Lives Matter Course

Alex Rossen October 27, 2021

In her time at Rowan, Dr. Alicia Monroe has taken on somewhat of a multifaceted role as a campus leader. In addition to serving as assistant director of Rowan’s Office of Career Advancement, Dr. Monroe...

"After a quadruple release of singles from the anticipated album over the past six months, “Justice” had already developed an R&B-centric tone for listeners, providing a deep look into Bieber’s inner emotions, before its release." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Justin Bieber’s “Justice”: A musical odyssey through love, regret, & social justice

Skylar Moody March 24, 2021

https://open.spotify.com/album/5dGWwsZ9iB2Xc3UKR0gif2?si=hbLWudUaTqGH2EKM7ym_Xw Throughout an unprecedented year of isolation, Justin Bieber has taken to the studio to record tracks of optimism,...

Megan Thee Stallion took home three Grammys, including the coveted best new artist award. - photo via pagesix.com

Female Artists Sweep the Big Four at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards

Jennifer McGraw March 17, 2021

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, March 14, even though this year posed some challenges due to COVID-19. Attendance was limited to those who were nominated or involved with a performance....

Obama and Springsteen record their "Renegades: Born in the USA" podcast at Springsteen's estate. - Photo by Rob DeMartin via Rollingstone.com

Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen’s Transformative Podcast Talks Music, Politics and Everything In Between

Skylar Moody March 10, 2021

Between an unlikely duo of born outsiders, discussions of racism across the nation and the familiar sounds of classic American popular music comprised the first few episodes of Barack Obama and Bruce...

A picture of a woman holding up a "Turkey Lives Matter" sign at a Rowan University athletic event, which was posted by Rowan Athletic's Instagram and eventually removed after criticism from the Rowan Community. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan Community Responds to “Turkey Lives Matter” Post From Rowan Athletics

Corey Rothauser December 2, 2020

On Thanksgiving, the Rowan Athletics Instagram account posted multiple pictures from some of Rowan's past sporting events.  However, Rowan Athletics quickly removed the post after one of the pictures...

Rowan's Women of Color Alliance (WOCA) and Glassboro community members march from Glassboro Town Square to Bunce Hall. - Photo / Niko Sekera

Rowan WOCA Organizes “Say Her Name” March in Glassboro

Corey Rothauser October 28, 2020

Rowan's Women of Color Alliance (WOCA) gathered in front of Glassboro Town Square's fountain on Friday, Oct. 23, where they organized a "Say Her Name" march in honor of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who...

Resident Assistant Sydney Ramos hosts BLM Brave Space to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement. - Photo courtesy of Sydney Ramos

BLM Brave Space Meeting Provides Safe Space to Discuss Current Social Justice Climate

Gabrielle Giacomelli October 21, 2020

What does Black Lives Matter mean to you? That was the question that started the BLM Brave Space meeting held by 20-year-old Sydney Ramos, a resident assistant at Rowan University. Every month...

In order to make society better for all, we must listen to and learn about all perspectives. That means listening to the stories of people who don't have the same gender, racial, religious, sexual, etc. identity as you, VanDewater argues. - Photo via pixabay.com

VanDewater: We Need to Learn About Others’ Experiences to Make the World a Better Place

Kalie VanDewater October 7, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement has been pushed to the forefront of society’s attention in recent months. With the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others, people of all races have...

Rowan community members march down Rowan Boulevard in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Juneteenth 2020. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Black Student Union holds peaceful protest on campus for Juneteenth

Please do not tell me ‘If you’re not happy, just leave,’ when my country...was ripped from the grass of Native Americans, and built off the blood, screams and scared backs of Black men, women and...

Yobb: On police (Photo from Creative Commons)

Yobb: On police officers

Chris Yobb October 24, 2017

Over the past few years, the police have been made out to seem like they are against you. Individuals have taken to social media, protests and various other outlets to voice their displeasure with the...

Rowan students join Women’s Marches in D.C. and Philly

Taylor Henry January 22, 2017

Students from Rowan University carried signs and chanted as they marched for women's rights in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. On Saturday, more than a half million people rallied for women's rights...

Rosa Clemente discusses racial stereotypes and “Trumpism” at Boyd Recital Hall

Joseph Gramigna October 19, 2016

This past Tuesday, scholar and activist Rosa Clemente spoke at an event hosted by The Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution in the Boyd Recital Hall. Clemente, a leading expert on...

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