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Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to the public on April 15. - Photo via 42 Freeway

Insomnia cookies becomes second cookie spot on Robo

Christopher Otto and Max Matheusch April 30, 2025

After months of anticipation, Insomnia Cookies finally opened its location on Rowan Boulevard. They celebrated their grand opening in Glassboro on April 26, though they actually had a soft opening a few...

Brisa Ghimire's hand with henna at the pit in the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 17, 2025. - Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Rowan Hindu YUVA celebrates the end of the semester with henna

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Hindu YUVA set up a henna table at the End-of-Semester Study Break, and the turnout was sizable. On Thursday, April 17, the Chamberlain Student Center hosted the event in the pit, featuring food and various...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Council thanks first responders for work during brush fires

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Glassboro Town Council met for their second meeting of the month this past Tuesday. At the start of the meeting, a public hearing was held in regards to two ordinances, one that involved the acceptance...

Glassboro fire officials work to put out the fire at the Glassboro High School. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 17, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Brush fire ignites near train tracks behind Glassboro High School

Sarah Shockey, Katie Thorn, and Gavin Schweiger April 17, 2025

A brush fire ignited on the train tracks behind Glassboro High School on April 17. The fire was later extinguished by the Glassboro Fire Department. The fire, which first began in Wenonah, was caused...

"Being surrounded by strangers you’ve never met before, dancing along to the wall of sound that’s being directed from the stage towards the audience, singing your heart out to the point where your voice goes raw." - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Otto: What I love about live music

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Music can be a very powerful and meaningful thing for a lot of people. We all consume it very differently, some more intensely and passionately than others. Without even realizing it, whether we like it...

"As the U.S. intensifies its trade disputes, Rowan University students are grappling with the tangible effects of tariffs, the taxes on imported products from other countries on their daily expenses. From groceries to clothing, the financial strain is becoming increasingly evident." - Graphic made via Canva.

Tariffs: What they are, and how they affect Rowan students

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

A scoop of ice cream doesn’t usually cost seven dollars, but for Rosa Salvaterria, a 21-year-old senior studying radio, television, and film (RTF) at Rowan University, that sticker shock is becoming...

Tweedie was dean of the CCCA for nine years. - Photo via Rowan University

The past, present, and future of Dean Sanford Tweedie

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 16, 2025

Courage and ambiguity are some of Dr. Sanford Tweedie's favorite words. Having been a writer, a professor, a dean, a husband, and a father, Tweedie is no stranger to having courage and facing ambiguous...

(Left to right) Student Eric Cunningham, Student Center Associate Director of Programming and Administrative Operations Lauren Kuski, Students Ryan Mehigan and Harrison VanDewater. Kuski speaks after Cunningham, Mehigan, VanDewater just had their heads shaved onstage in the Student Center Pit. - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Rowan students and faculty shave their heads for annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

On April 13, Rowan University welcomed the St. Baldrick Foundation in the Chamberlain Student Center for the 15th year in a row. In an event hosted by the Rowan Student University Programmers (SUP),...

A sign on Academy Street on the apartment buildings under construction. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, April 9, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro breaks ground for new downtown residential units

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor April 9, 2025

The town of Glassboro celebrated breaking ground for The Residents at Academy Row on March 28, a new development of stacked luxury duplexes. The neighborhood will include 92 residential units and will...

"The transition from life in Panama to a student in the United States is not easy for the Panamanian students. They are suddenly immersed into a new country, into a new culture, and they have to learn how to quickly learn a language they don’t know in order to integrate into society." - Graphic made via Canva.

Panamanian students share their experience at Rowan

Lila Dasi, Contributor April 9, 2025

Over 22,000 students from all over the world call Rowan University home. According to the Office of International Admissions at Rowan, 5 percent of these students are international students. Within this...

Rowan Parkour Club member Patrick Schoell performs a "superman" vault at the Rowan Rec Center. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, April 4, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan Parkour Club: free-running through campus life

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

With spring now in bloom, the weather’s starting to get warmer. With the rise in temperature comes a rise in outdoor activity, and Rowan’s Parkour Club is embracing the change of season. Parkour...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Downtown Glassboro redevelopment plans discussed at latest council meeting

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The Glassboro Borough Council Meeting unveiled a major redevelopment plan at their monthly meeting on March 25 detailing a $1.7 million land sale that aims to bring 92 new homes and a 175-unit luxury apartment...

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