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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...

"As someone who despises driving on highways, especially Route 42, I love the idea of having another option to get not only to Camden but also to the other towns that will have stations for the GCL." - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Otto: The Glassboro-Camden Rail Line is a game changer

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Since 2009, the state of New Jersey has been trying to plan the construction of the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL), an 18-mile-long light rail line that would run from Glassboro to Camden with several stops...

"The month has highlighted the impact of women across generations, reminding people of their resilience, innovation, and influence in shaping the world today." - Staff Writer / Mattie Mac Kay

Rowan students reflect on the important women in their lives during Women’s History Month

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Women's History Month is nearing an end, and it has been a month of celebration, recognition, and remembrance of women's contributions to history. From achievements in politics like the first Black female...

"Arabic Mother's Day is celebrated on April 21 every year, and was originally celebrated in Egypt." - Contributor / Alecia Lamplugh

Arabic culture club celebrates Arabic Mother’s Day

Alecia Lamplugh, Contributor March 26, 2025

Arabic Culture Club (ACC) kicked off its spring break with an event called Arabic Mothers Day, held in business hall room 121 on Thursday, March 13. ACC has been an organized level-one club at Rowan University...

"Growing up, sports played a significant role in Williamson’s childhood, as she still remembers some of the most memorable and impactful moments that led to her choosing a career in sports rather than the careers she originally wanted as a kid." - Photo via @rowansportscam on Instagram.

Pizza with the Pros hosts Susan Williamson of the Philadelphia 76ers

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Monday, March 24, Pizza with the Pros welcomed Susan Williamson, the Philadelphia 76ers' senior vice president of marketing and business operations. Growing up, sports played a significant role in...

"After graduating from GCIT with the class of 2021, Walker stumbled upon Rowan’s club team on ProfLink and found his mentor. During his freshman year, the club president and starting goalie at the time, Jake Collins, helped Walker discover his passion for being a goalie." - Photo via Nick Walker

Rowan’s longtime street hockey goalie guards the net and looks towards the future

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor March 25, 2025

After three years as the starting goalie on Rowan’s street hockey team, senior computer science major Nick Walker will soon hang up his stick and let another teammate take a shot as goalie. Walker...

Cookie Munchers now displays a Philly Pretzel Factory sign above its doors in anticipation of their collaboration. - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Cookies Munchers adding Philly Pretzel Factory to its Rowan Boulevard store

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

One of Rowan Boulevard’s most beloved spots, Cookie Munchers, recently announced that they’d be refreshing their store in a collaboration with Philly Pretzel Factory. Cookie Munchers announced on...

Brown and gold prof inspired tables filled the pit of the Student Center as Rowan clubs and organizations participated in Rowan’s Day of Giving. 
- Productions Editor / Katie Thorn

Rowan’s 11th annual Day of Giving event raises over $400,000 for clubs and organizations

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor March 5, 2025

Gold and brown tables were scattered around the pit in the Chamberlain Student Center, and upbeat music filled the air. While the loud music echoed through the Student Center, students and alumni representing...

The podcast aims to discuss political news in New Jersey's Third Legislative District. - Photo via @ld3nj on YouTube

NJ state politicians announce South Jersey news podcast

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

At the end of January, New Jersey’s Third Legislative District launched “State House Minute," a brand new podcast highlighting the most pressing issues within South Jersey. “State House Minute”...

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