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"The Ghostbusters are going to need a lot more help to vanquish this new ancient evil once and for all, but where will they find reinforcements who know how to fight ghosts?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Chilling adventures await in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” – The Spengler Family returns

Brendan Cohen April 4, 2024

Something strange has returned to the neighborhood, and everyone’s favorite ghost fighters and heroes are back in a brand-new movie! Celebrating 40 years of the “Ghostbusters” franchise, Sony Studios...

"Dan Collins is a senior here at Rowan University, and his stand-up comedy act is more than unique. Collins took the stage with his comedy routine alongside several of his plushie toys." - Contributor / Kayla Tursi

Laughs & Plushies: Dan Collins’ unique comedy takes center stage at SUP’s Open Mic Night

Jenna Ascolese February 7, 2024

On Feb. 5, Student University Programmers (SUP) held their monthly open mic night. Students lined up in the Prof’s Place, located in Rowan University's Student Center, to showcase all their conventional...

“Anyone but you” is not only quick-witted and fueled with love but it is also extremely relatable to the audience. " - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

From awkward encounters to fake relationships: “Anyone But You” delivers a hilarious twist to modern Rom-Coms

Christa Borino February 1, 2024

Everyone knows the awkwardness of one-night stands turned bad, the jealousy of seeing someone you love with someone else, and the crazy emotions and actions that come with it. Most importantly, everyone...

"The students performed short scenes in a cabaret style from famous operas such as Rigoletto, Susannah, and The Barber of Seville." - Photo via Prof's Link.

Harmony of emotions: Rowan Opera Company’s ‘Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy’ captivates audiences

Brendan Cohen November 29, 2023

On Nov. 17th and 18th in the Pfleeger Concert Hall, the Rowan Opera Company put on “Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy.” Under the direction of Marian Striber, the student cast performed works by famous...

Jimmy O. Yang brings laughter and entertainment to Rowan at his comedy show. - Photo via Matthew Wayman

Jimmy O. Yang shines at Rowan comedy show

Jose Ascencio October 4, 2023

Jimmy O. Yang brought the jokes, and the Rowan community brought the laughter. On Sept. 30, the annual fall comedy show, which is put together by Rowan After Hours (RAH) and the Student University Planners,...

Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan’s Improfs face off at Collegiate Comedy Challenge in Philadelphia

Owen O'Brien March 22, 2023

Rowan University’s improv comedy club participated in the Collegiate Comedy Challenge on March 2. The group, known as “The Improfs,” entered ComedySportz Philadelphia, who hosted the competition,...

RAH hosted a Homecoming Harvest Festival on Oct. 20 - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Rowan Celebrates Homecoming With Harvest Festival

Abigail Twiford October 26, 2022

On Friday, Oct. 21, as part of Rowan University’s homecoming festivities, Rowan held the "Once Upon a Prof: Harvest Festival 2022" in front of the Hollybush Mansion. Put on by Rowan After Hours (RAH),...

RTN’s sports team live-streamed Rowan Mens Hockey’s home opener on Sept. 23. - Photo via Rowan Television Network

Rowan RTN Provides TV and Film Students With Real-World Experience

Chelsea Valcourt October 12, 2022

Rowan's Radio, Television & Film program has produced Emmy-award-winning professionals and successful, freelancing content creators through its vigorous curriculum and ability to provide students...

"Office" actor, Craig Robinson visited Rowan on Sept. 24 for a night of comedy. / Photo via Student University Programmers

Rowan Hosts Craig Robinson & Punkie Johnson for Comedy Night

Nick Butler September 28, 2022

On a chilly fall night, Saturday, Sept. 24, Student University Planners and Rowan After Hours collaborated to put together their Annual Fall Comedy Show featuring Punkie Johnson and headliner Craig Robinson....

Endless Crablegs members Red Paleski and Matt Orfe perform at their show in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Staff Writer/Vince Ceraso

Rowan Improfs host Night of Laughs

Vince Ceraso April 3, 2019

On Sunday, March 31, Endless Crab Legs, a student improvisational comedy group, put on a hilarious, gut-busting performance in front of a few dozen students eager to laugh. The show was held in the Student...

Comedy magician Joel Meyers performs a card trick with the help of assistant, freshman biomedical engineering major Alexandrea Zaburski. - Arts & Entertainment Editor/Tara Lonsdorf

Joel Meyers’ magical performance makes students’ first week boredom disappear

Alicja Rypien September 11, 2018

Last Friday, Rowan After Hours (RAH) hosted their first live show of the semester featuring Joel Meyers, well-known magician and comedian who has been featured on TV shows such as  "America’s Got Talent,"...

The Rowan Opera Company performs "Albert Herring."  -Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan Opera Company fuses humor and operatic singing in ‘LOL Opera Comedy’

Sierra Morrison November 21, 2017

This past weekend, the Rowan Opera Company presented a series of comedic acts, including “Albert Herring,” "Maria,’” “The Mikado” and much more. The performance was dubbed "LOL Opera Comedy." The...

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