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This image was posted to social media by the Glassboro PD in an effort to catch the pickle plunger. - Photo via @glassboropd on Instagram

Man causes pickle predicament at Glassboro Heritage Dairy Store 

Sarah Shockey March 20, 2024

The Heritage Dairy Store on Main Street found itself in quite the pickle on Sunday, Feb. 25, when a man decided to film himself plunging his head into the pickle barrel inside the store. In response...

Rowan University Security patrolling outside of Robinson hall before sunset. Security may also be found surrounding residential halls including Holly Pointe Commons and Mimosa hall. - Contributor / Marchella Mazzoni

“Party Patrol” continues during the spring semester emphasizing student safety

Marchella Mazzoni January 24, 2024

During the Fall 2023 semester, Rowan students received over twenty Rowan Alerts including incidents of robberies, stabbing, sexual assaults, police activity, and investigations surrounding on and off...

Glassboro Police Department’s efforts is deploying “Party Patrols,” which are groups of officers who patrol every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. - Graphics Editors / Julia Quennessen

Glassboro PD deploys “Party Patrol” after shooting & stabbing over Halloweekend

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

This past Halloween weekend, Glassboro residents and Rowan students were alerted about violent incidents that occurred near campus, with stabbings and gunshots reported.  There was a reported...

After students expressed wanting more details in Rowan Alerts and Timely Warning, the most recent one was more descriptive although the correlation between complaints and this email is undetermined. Graphic Editors / Julia Quennessen

Rowan issues more detailed Timely Warning after student shot with BB gun

Madison Miller April 12, 2023

A Rowan student was recently shot with a BB gun off campus just a block away from school grounds, according to the most recent Rowan Timely Warning.  The student did not report any injuries, suspects,...

President Ali Houshman shares his future plans at University Assembled. - News Intern / Madison Miller

New safety measures, expansion and teaching styles presented at University Assembled

Madison Miller April 5, 2023

On Friday, March 31, students, faculty and staff gathered in the Eynon Ballroom with President Dr. Ali Houshmand and his team to discuss new university policies, news and developments. Houshmand also...

The four public schools of Glassboro that will share a fifth officer. - News Intern / Madison Miller

Glassboro public schools add a fifth police officer

Madison Miller March 8, 2023

On Feb. 28, 2023 the Borough Council held a meeting to discuss new resolutions and business this month. Among the passed resolutions was Resolution R: 92-23, which will add an additional police officer...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. - Photo / Nick Feldman

Off-campus homicide on University Boulevard raises concerns about the safety of Glassboro

Madison Miller January 26, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release about a homicide that took place on University Boulevard. The crime did not involve any Rowan University students...

204 Carpenter Street is considered off campus housing. - Graphic / Chelsea Valcourt

Weekend shooting on Carpenter Street causes fear among Rowan students

Madison Miller January 25, 2023

This past weekend, students received yet another Rowan alert about s shooting off campus. Early Saturday morning, at 2:19 a.m., a Timely Warning was sent to students via email. The warning read, “Please...

The suspect, Kyle Jones, is seen invading Jasek's room on camera from a TikTok video. Photo / Elizabeth Jasek's TikTok

Suspect charged after viral TikTok of off-campus break-in

Madison Miller December 7, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 25, 22-year-old Rowan alum Elizabeth Jasek posted a TikTok showing an unknown man in her off-campus home in Glassboro on Thanksgiving morning. The video was taken with a camera that Jasek...

The robbery occured close by the Rowan University Barnes & Noble. Contributor / Nick Feldman

Unknown Suspects in “Strong Armed Robbery” Barnes & Noble on Rowan Blvd.

Gabriel Fogg October 26, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, there was a “strong-armed robbery” outside of Rowan’s Barnes & Noble bookstore in which a backpack and cell phone were stolen.  “Rowan Alert: Public Safety received...

Two officers stop a stolen vehicle at Rowan's Holly Pointe Commons. - Video via Khari Wilson.

Driver in Felony car Stop Arrested and set to Face a Grand Jury

Madison Miller October 5, 2022

On Sept. 27, Holly Pointe Commons residents watched as four police officers drew guns on a stolen vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and was later taken away in handcuffs. Police have now confirmed...

NJ State Trooper Helicopter Landw at Delsea Drive Park. - Staff Writer / Nick Butler

Glassboro Police Host “Paws For the Cause” Community Event

Nick Butler October 5, 2022

It was a cold and rainy last day of September, yet the Glassboro Police Department tried to keep it light and fun with the Paws for the Cause community event at the South Delsea Drive Park. With different...

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