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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”...

Members of the Rowan Badminton Club. - Photo via Medha Dabral.

Badminton Club: for beginners and experts

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Rowan University offers a plethora of sports clubs from the Bowling Club to the Golf Club. However, one of the most unique clubs is the Rowan Badminton Club. The Badminton Club meets on Tuesdays and...

"For clarity, financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing." - Contributor / Alexander Cruz

Rowan students talk about financial literacy

Alexander Cruz, Contributor February 12, 2025

A college education is one of the biggest investments many make as they follow their ideal path for future careers. Students are not only paying for the tuition to take the course but they are also expected...

Best friends and co-hosts Jennings and Williams. - Photo via @rowanuclubchat on Instagram

Rowan seniors launch new podcast Rowan Club Chat

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor February 10, 2025

Rowan University offers a plethora of clubs and activities for students to join to fill their free time. While students can scroll through Proflink and try to find what fits their niche, there are many...

"As for whether it is actually considered a party school, the answer from most seemed to be a yes from students as well as articles online." - Staff Writer / Hayden Fugee

Rowan students weigh in on what makes Rowan a party school

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Many students consider Rowan University a prolific and popular party school, but is it just word of mouth, or does Rowan live up to its reputation as one of New Jersey’s biggest party schools? According...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Borough of Glassboro Council holds first meeting of the new year

Christopher Otto, Contributor February 5, 2025

The Glassboro council held their monthly meeting on Jan. 14, the first one of 2025. It was a brief meeting, as there were no presentations or public hearings scheduled. Instead, the council, all in...

Pieces from the Paul Stankard collection. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger.

Heritage Glass Museum pays testament to Glassboro’s history

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

While New Jersey’s colonial and revolutionary history is the subject of much study and celebration, other aspects of the state’s story too often fly under the radar. While not as well-known as Washington’s...

"With the new restaurant, many students have voiced their excitement for another food joint to be within walking distance from campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

From Baton Rouge to Glassboro: Raising Canes officially opens

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor January 29, 2025

Raising Cane’s, one of the latest fast food chain restaurants to come to the town of Glassboro opened on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 695 Delsea Dr. Many students and Glassboro community members gathered in line...

Mayor John Wallace III (right) at the council meeting. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Retirees honored at council meeting

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 11, 2024

The Glassboro Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 where they discussed the retirement of two Glassboro employees. Firstly, the mayor and council acknowledged and congratulated Emmanuel...

Spicy's Bar opened its doors on Dec. 2. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Sun sets on Dawn to Dusk as it transitions into Spicy’s Bar

Madison Miller and Gavin Schweiger December 11, 2024

Last Monday, Dec. 2,  students may have noticed a sudden change in the popular breakfast cafe, Dawn to Dusk while walking down Rowan Boulevard, as it transitioned to Spicy’s Bar. While the abrupt...

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