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King’s process of writing her poetry is very free-flowing. It consists of her writing all the time and when she thinks of something, she writes it down either in her notes or on a piece of paper. -Photo via @poetic_justice_rowan

In the verse of inspiration: Mia-Sara King’s journey into spoken word poetry

Dylan Francis November 15, 2023

Mia-Sara King is a junior at Rowan University. She is a writing arts major and the senator for Poetic Justice, a poetry club at Rowan University. King has been interested in writing since she was a child....

"The play featured scenes that represented the most horrifying and disturbingly common aspects of the genocide." - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Holocaust resonance: Unveiling the powerful narrative of “Five Survivors Tell the World”

Abigail Twiford November 15, 2023

Five Survivors Tell the World is a play about five young Jewish women who survived the horrors of several different concentration camps during the Holocaust. The play was written and directed by Anthony...

"Willard gathers inspiration for his art from many different aspects of his life but credits his friends as being the biggest among them." - Photo via Rowan Department of Arts Instagram

Brushing off perfection: Evert Willard’s journey of artistic transformation

Paige Britt November 15, 2023

Evert Willard is a junior Graphic Design student at Rowan University and the events coordinator of the Gallery Publication Club. He dreams of someday getting his master’s in art administration and being...

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman's feminist art and "The Origins of God"

Challenging the divine: Cynthia Mailman’s feminist art and “The Origins of God”

Al Harmon November 8, 2023

Some people have committed their lives to questioning conventional narratives and pushing limits in the fields of art history and feminist studies. Cynthia Mailman, an outspoken feminist artist who has...

"It's obvious to all the passion Betz has for music, whether it's performing himself or helping others reach their own goals in the field." - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgiari

Brian Betz: Jazz guitarist and educator who inspires at Rowan

Aiden Seratore November 8, 2023

Here at Rowan University, there are no limits held to the possibilities within the route you plan on going for your future, whether it’s in engineering, sports broadcasting, or even music. Brian Betz...

"Jones has been trying to bring back the ‘90s and 2000s R&B music scene with help from artists who came before her." - Photo via Gianna Jones.

Gianna Jones: The rising star with a passion for ’90s R&B

Dylan Francis November 8, 2023

Gianna Jones is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Ever since she was a child she has wanted to sing. In high school, Jones began to pursue theater thinking that is what she wanted to...

"Currently, she is working on a novel for their Master's program, titled "Icarus’s Son," a contemporary retelling of the Greek myth." - courtesy of Glassworks website.

Chloe Mortier: From undecided freshman to master’s candidate in writing arts

Paige Britt November 8, 2023

Chloe Mortier is a current graduate student at Rowan, working towards getting her master's in Writing Arts. Mortier is a media editor for Glassworks, Rowan’s graduate-level literary magazine. She is...

Buttercreme shows off her hand made dress at the Rowan After Hours drag workshop. - Opinion Editor / Sylent Michaels

Buttercrème: The aspiring drag queen crafting her own fairy tale

Sylent Lee Michaels November 1, 2023

Dakota Dekovitch is a junior at Rowan University studying in the theater department. The 20-year-old student has a concentration in design tech, with a passion for costuming, musical theater, and makeup....

Spud Mack's new single "Pressure" released recently this year and is now available on all platforms now. - Photo via Spud Mack

The minds of Spud Mack: A behind-the-scenes glimpse

Ava Schubert October 25, 2023

Rowan University’s music scene is filled with countless stories of success, creativity, and innovation that are easily shown through local bands in the surrounding Glassboro area. In the heart of our...

Shane Bagot reviews Drake's new album "For All The Dogs". Spoiler: he's not a fan. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Drake’s “For All The Dogs”: A return to old Drake or more of the same?

Shane Bagot October 18, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/album/4czdORdCWP9umpbhFXK2fW?si=-HPkAB2KQsaWzaUW6HLpww On Oct. 6, Drake released his highly anticipated album "For All The Dogs." This is his eighth studio album coming after...

Mackenzie Kaiser, a physics major, shows her in process submission for 3D Halloween Printing competition. — Abigail Twiford / Managing Editor

3D Printing Club’s Spooky Showdown: Halloween-themed 3D printing competition

Abigail Twiford October 18, 2023

In the Engineering Building on Friday, Oct. 13, the 3D Printing Club held a Halloween-themed 3D printing competition. Participants were tasked with designing a 3D-printed pumpkin on their laptops through...

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...

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