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"When it comes to the battle of the holidays, there is no exact winner regarding the kind of music one listens to during the holidays." - Graphics editor / Brendan Cohen

Monster Mash VS Jingle Bell Rock: What are Rowan students listening to this Halloween?

Brendan Cohen, Graphics Editor October 16, 2024

With October making its way in, and the autumn leaves beginning to fall, it is time to circulate to a very popular holiday for everyone around the world. Halloween. Jack-o-lanterns are being made, ghosts,...

Operation Yellow Ribbon Care Package Collection ran by the Military Service Office drives donations are pictured. Items that have been collected include boxes of cereal, cookies, complexion products such as sunscreen, and candy canes. - Contributor / Marchella Mazzoni

Rowan students donate Toys for Tots

Marchella Mazzoni December 6, 2023

Rowan students are taking upon the role of Santa Claus and placing gifts under children’sChristmas trees this holiday season through Rowan’s Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) and Military...

"Travis’ vocals effectively shine through, with a deep and clear tone that pairs perfectly with Jason’s sound." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

A Christmas miracle: Eagles offensive linemen strike gold again with “A Philly Special Christmas Special”

Sarah Shockey December 6, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/1SgdvaJEvhlYEvm6eNja7i?si=ENGog_WLQ2WaAmEWIfsj1g After the success of their first holiday compilation album “A Philly Special Christmas," which raised over $1.25...

Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree. - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

Glassboro rings in the holidays with its annual Boro in Lights Celebration

Brendan Cohen December 6, 2023

With the air growing colder and holiday music playing worldwide, it is time for Glassboro to ring in the holidays. On Dec. 1, in Glassboro’s Town Square off of Rowan Boulevard, families came together...

Britt's white Christmas tree featuring a Star of David ornament. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt.

Britt: Remember to acknowledge the holidays that aren’t Christmas

Paige Britt December 6, 2023

'Tis the season for Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christmas music. Santa Claus, reindeer, and elves can be found displayed throughout homes and retail stores. Twinkling red and green lights are...

Steve Kozachyn acts as "Santa's Brother" on Kozy Acres Christmas Tree Farm where he sells Christmas trees and a family holiday experience. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Business professor Steve Kozachyn personifies the Christmas spirit at Kozy Acres Farm

Madison Miller November 30, 2023

During the week, you can find Steve Kozachyn who is the Rohrer College of Business Director of Experiential Learning in the Business Hall, teaching classes but when the weekend comes, you can find him...

Britt's most recent purge of old items. -Photo via Paige Britt

Britt: Black Friday overconsumption

Paige Britt November 15, 2023

I love spending money. It is one of my favorite things to do. I fight urges to go shopping and buy clothes I don’t need. I’ve been through the trends of Amazon and Shein, scrolling through hauls worth...

"It feels like everyone forgets what holiday is on Nov. 23." - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Williams: Halloween straight to Christmas; we’re forgetting to give thanks

Braijon Williams November 8, 2023

It was like clockwork. When the clock struck midnight and it was officially Nov. 1st, Halloween went out the door and it was like a switch flipped in everyone’s brain around the country that Halloween...

"And always tell those you care about that you love them. Life is too short, and tragedy strikes every day." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Michaels: Think before you drink; just don’t drive

Sylent Lee Michaels October 18, 2023

Recently I learned an old friend of mine passed away, in what is suspected to be a drunk driving accident.  I was 11-years-old the first time I lost someone in my life due to an alcohol related...

RUPA hosts Christmas Carol Puppet Slam on Dec. 3. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Spreading Christmas cheer: RUPA hosts Christmas Carol Puppet Slam

Abigail Twiford December 7, 2022

In the puppetry room of Westby Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3, the Rowan University Puppet Artists (RUPA) held the last event of the semester entitled Christmas Carol Puppet Slam. Puppeteers and club members...

Sylent Lee Michaels with her mom Lois Ann Michaels as a young child. - Copy Editor / Sylent Lee  Michaels

Michaels: How to avoid a blue Christmas

Sylent Lee Michaels December 7, 2022

Thanksgiving is over which means the holidays are in full swing. This time of year is supposed to be the happiest time for friends and families as we gather together to spread joy and love to one another....

Sylent Lee Michaels photographed with her cousin Morgan Lee Sheerin, as they both share a middle name. - Copy Editor / Sylent Lee Michaels

Michaels: What’s in a name?

Sylent Lee Michaels December 7, 2022

I want to share a story, a story about a name. It is my name in fact, and I want to share it with you to prove a point. The point that names tell a story and why it is a beautiful thing to be able to...

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