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“Without the work of the sponsorship director, Matusek, there would not have been a majority of businesses present to show off their creations, music, and foods. “ - All photos via Ama Wick

Rowan seniors’ initiative brings vibrant Music & Arts Festival to Glassboro

Maryela Gallardo April 10, 2024

The Mayor of the Borough of Glassboro, John E. Wallace, announced a few months ago the partnership between the town and four senior students from the Department of Music at Rowan University. Following...

"During the performance, a screen above the band played a video compilation of Tony Bennett throughout the years, highlighting the vastness of his career with shots of a young Tony performing in the 1950s & 60s mixed with recent clips from his multiple concerts with Lady Gaga in the 2010s." - Contributor / Adam Reim.

Harmonizing Tribute: Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival pays homage to Tony Bennett

Adam Reim February 21, 2024

On the evening of Feb. 16, jazz appreciators from all across South Jersey assembled in Pfleeger Concert Hall to witness the culmination of Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival: a tribute concert...

Entrance to SASA's Diwali celebration. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

SASA hosts inclusive Diwali celebration

Bryant Lopez November 29, 2023

On Nov. 20, the celebration of lights took place at Business Hall in Room 104. The event was to celebrate Diwali and was hosted by the South Asian Students Association (SASA) and co-sponsoring the event...

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...

Capturing the joy of dance on the concert floor - a moment of pure art. — Staff Writer / Braijon Williames

Rowan dances the night away at Pfleeger Concert Hall

Braijon Williams October 11, 2023

Rhythm and music stole the show at Pfleeger Concert Hall on Saturday night. Six dance schools— locally owned by Rowan alumni— and a special performing group took the stage for its second annual Rowan...

Tai Verdes is set to headline the April 21 Hollybash festival. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Students are confused over Hollybash headlining artist, Tai Verdes, and so am I

Tatiana Retamar April 19, 2023

In March, Rowan University Student Center and Campus Activities (SCCA) announced the headlining artist, Tai Verdes, is set to perform at this year's Hollybash along with opening performances including...

Rowan students lined up in front of Bunce Hall lit up in rainbow. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s “Pride Fest” kicks off early pride month celebrations

Elena Laughton April 5, 2023

With Pride Month around the corner in June, Rowan University kicked off its celebrations a bit early since most students will be off-campus during the month of June. Rowan's "Gaypril" began at Bunce Green...

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),...

Amber's souvenirs from summer concerts include a drumstick signed by Daniel Fang, and guitar picks from Frank Bello and Scott Ian. / Photo via Amber Bertino

Feedback: My Summer Concert Recap

Amber Bertino September 14, 2022

Welcome to the first installment of “Feedback,” a column about music. The summer is giving way to fall, but the memories of the live music I experienced these last few months still linger. Attending...

RAH and the Spiritualistic Study Club hosted RAHnissance. The event had a number of spiritualistic elements, including healing crystals. - Features Intern / Jack Trabucco

RAH and Spiritualistic Study Club Hosts “RAHnaissance”

Jack Trabucco February 16, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 10, Rowan After Hours collaborated with the Spiritualistic Study Club to put on RAHnaissance, a night of revelry inspired by the popular festival attractions and aesthetics of medieval...

People enjoying the Eagles Football Fest. -Photo via Jennifer McGraw

Crunch Fitness Holds “Eagles Football Fest” Outside Deptford Mall

Jennifer McGraw September 8, 2021

The Crunch Fitness Gymnasium had some Philly special guests this past weekend. The Crunch Fitness Gymnasium held a family football festival in their gym parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 4. The festival...

(PHOTOS) Boro in Lights brings Rowan students, Glassboro residents together

Taylor Henry December 5, 2016

The holiday season officially started in Glassboro on Friday night at Boro in Lights, the borough's free annual tree lighting ceremony on Rowan Boulevard. Thousands of Glassboro residents and Rowan University...

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