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"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...

Steinert performs at The Milk Crate's Halloween concert which was the venue first show that she runs with her roommates. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Strings & Stories: Madhavi Steinert’s journey from a small town to Spotify stardom

Grace Reed February 7, 2024

Originally from Jackson, New Jersey, Madhavi Steinert is a 21-year-old music industry major in her last year at Rowan University. At first glance, she may look like just any other student, but she's an...

"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...

Tenors and Basses practice during one of their multiple rehearsals in Pfleeger Concert Hall. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Rowan Music Department hosts annual Tenor/Bass Festival

Sarah Shockey October 25, 2023

On Oct. 18, 650 high school students gathered in Pfleeger Concert Hall for the annual Tenor & Bass Festival. An event that first kicked off at Rowan in 2008 welcomes tenors and basses from across...

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,...

Declan Rizzo from the band Echo Plum performs at the first THEIRS concert - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Introducing Rowan’s newest concert venue: THEIRS

Al Harmon September 13, 2023

Three Rowan University grads, Trevor Hogan, Liam Hogan, and Clavin Platt opened THEIRS, a collegiate concert venue on Sept. 8 among the Rowan University music community. Located in the trio's house, THEIRS...

Renowned musician Tai Verdes headlines Hollybash - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Hollybash: A showcase of unforgettable performers

Al Harmon April 26, 2023

Hollybash is a highly anticipated event that takes place every year in April on the scenic lawns of Hollybush Mansion. It's a day full of carnival rides, food trucks, lawn games, and various activities,...

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...

Rowan Athletics and Rowan After Hours present "Midnight Madness." - Photo / Rowan Athletics

RAH and Rowan Athletics host basketball “Midnight Madness”

Jordan Weisinger November 9, 2022

The Esbjornson Gymnasium had a plethora of people filed out the door on Thursday, Nov. 4, as Rowan After Hours (RAH) and Rowan Athletics geared up to host their inaugural Midnight Madness event. Lines...

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),...

Rowan's Edelman Planetarium hosts "Laser Beatles" every Saturday at 7 p.m.  - Copy Editor / Sylent Michaels

Edelman Planetarium Presents “Laser Beatles”: an Entrancing Laser Light Show

Sylent Lee Michaels October 12, 2022

Every Saturday night at 7 p.m. the Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium will be hosting “Laser Beatles,” a laser light show that bases what you see on songs made by the Beatles.  “This show...

Entertainer Ray Pierce smiling and pointing while wearing a bow tie. - Photo via IMDb.com

Ray Pierce’s Fascinating Entertainment Career Redefines “Jack of All Trades”

Leah Gallagher November 11, 2020

Ray Pierce could hand out hundreds of different business cards for different jobs and situations. He is a professional actor, singer, dancer, magician, illusionist, musical arranger, pyrotechnician,...

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