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"What makes a Super Bowl such a defying moment for me, is that it is all about the culture. The Super Bowl created such a cultural defining moment for everyone,  not just me." - Photo via Pixabay

The halftime show debate: Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Contributor September 18, 2024

Who doesn't love the good old Super Bowl Halftime Show? The most important aspect of the football game is on a Sunday night in February. I always had a passionate feeling about the Super Bowl Halftime...

"Rowan Progressives wanted to introduce students and faculty members walking by to vendors as well, these are Rowan students who have found a creative outlet, that is for leisure or to aid in finances." - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo.

The revolution continues: Rowan Progressives advocate for Art & Music at annual showcase event

Maryela Gallardo April 10, 2024

Music and art created by Rowan students have aided in shaping the culture of the university. With Westby Hall giving space for student artists to display their art and also rising clubs such as Rowan...

Students pick their food from the buffet line-up. Photo via Joshua Olumakin

Celebrating cultures, food, and people at the World of Dishes event

Rachel Sampson September 27, 2023

The Freyja Chapter of the Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority (MSU) hosted the World of Dishes event on Sept. 21st. The event featured a buffet-style lineup with food from 12 different countries, spanning from...

The Architecture of Memory art piece a part of the exhibition inspired by the Hollybush mansion - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“The Lightness of Bearing” at the Rowan Art Gallery: celebrating the resilience of women in art and architecture

Al Harmon September 20, 2023

The Rowan Art Gallery will host a celebration of the endurance and strength of the female form in art and architecture from Sept. 5 through Oct. 28. Virginia Maksymowicz is a gifted artist, and "The Lightness...

Features Intern Jack Trabucco talks about differentiating art from the artist in this week's edition of "The Student Side." - Former Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: Defending Your Beliefs

Jack Trabucco March 9, 2022

The minefield of discourse grows more treacherous by the day. With the fierce and ongoing conflict in nearly every sphere of public life, people are more divided than ever by their beliefs with regard...

Independent artist performs works of classical music on the guitar for passersby in Central Park. This article explores how geography and culture provide artists a space to carve out their own identity and add nuance to a growing field of music worldwide. / Photo via multimedia editor Alex Rossen

Geography and Culture in a Growing World of Music and Artistic Identity

Alex Rossen December 1, 2021

For nearly as long as the arm of recorded history stretches, humans have relied on the sense of hearing to create auditory art. Music, commonly called the universal language, is what many have said can...

A wide variety of Arab foods, such as falafel, were served during Arabic Culture Entertainment Night. - Flickr

Arabic Culture Club hosts event to celebrate Arab entertainment, food and identity

Christine Harkinson February 28, 2020

Hummus, falafel and baklava filled Business 104 with colors and delicious smells at The Arabic Culture Club's culture and entertainment night on Feb. 26. Before anyone could fill up their plates, music...

Close up of “Mother Warrior” (ink, acrylic, colored pencil, fabric, glitter, rhinestones and mixed media collage on canvas) / Kristin Guglietti

Jamea Richmond-Edwards’ Art Gallery exhibit ‘7 Mile Girls’ empowers black women in colorful fashion

Kristin Guglietti November 20, 2019

Jamea Richmond-Edwards arrived in a black satin suit and orange alligator boots for her first one person show in New Jersey titled “7 Mile Girls” on Nov. 7 in the Rowan University Art Gallery to a...

A group of students marches with Dominican flags in San Jose de las Matas. - Editor-in-Chief / Miguel Martinez

Martinez: My love for Quisqueya has not changed since I left

Miguel Martinez November 13, 2019

My first four years in the states I didn’t want to go back. In fact, I hadn't planned to go back for a while. An unexpected trip with my brother reminded me of the places and people I had left behind....

Students in Rowan Rangeela dance in circular patterns as part of the Dandiya dance. Dandiya is a traditional dance typically performed for Navratri. - Staff Writer / Kristin Guglietti

RAH and Rowan Rangeela host Navratri Night with dancing, food and culture

Kristin Guglietti November 13, 2019

Rowan Rangeela, a club dedicated to the traditions and cultures within the South Asian community, and Rowan After Hours brought Navratri Night to the Student Center Thursday with free Indian food, henna...

Celebrities like Paris Hilton shouldn't be the subject of our adoration. - Photo from Flickr

Licitra: The celebrity obsession

Jason Licitra October 9, 2019

I was never a big fan of getting the news by watching on TV. Usually, my preference is to read an article online or in the newspaper in order to stay informed about day to day events, which is why...

Matt Tam (middle) and Lucas Geniza (right) sing together as the crowd moves along to the music. This was one of several performances at the first-ever Filipino Heritage Festival. - Staff Writer / Kristin Guglietti

Rowan’s Philippine American Coalition and Rowan After Hours hold first Filipino Heritage Festival

Kristin Guglietti October 9, 2019

Rowan’s first Filipino Heritage Festival kicked off Saturday night featuring dancers, musicians and a drag queen on stage at the Student Center. The night was made possible by Rowan University Philippine...

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