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"This upcoming album will prove that Tyler, The Creator is more than a mainstream artist." - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Tyler, The Creator announces a new era with new album release ‘Chromakopia’

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

It is really necessary to call yourself a “stan” of a mainstream artist? An artist’s credibility can be traced by the major influence between culture and the fanbase involved. As for myself, I wouldn’t...

Rowan SJP logo. - Photo via @rowansjp

Rowan SJP’s long journey to becoming a chartered SGA organization

Victoria McGivern February 28, 2024

On Feb. 10, an upcoming club called, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), made an Instagram post announcing their disappointment in being rejected by the Rowan Student Government Association’s...

Retamar discusses how celebrities can influence cancel culture. - Staff Writer / Tatiana Retamar

Retamar: When will celebrities say that enough is enough?

Tatiana Retamar April 6, 2023

Cancel culture is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure." In layman's terms, it’s when...

Logo for the new student-run pop culture magazine, Halftone. / Photo via halftonemag.com

Pop Culture Magazine “Halftone” Aims to Provide Thought-Provoking, Student-Created Content

Leah Gallagher April 27, 2022

If you have been looking for the skinny on pop culture, look no further. Rowan students have introduced new arts and entertainment magazine, Halftone, that is meant to give a unique perspective and voice...

Features Editor Jennifer McGraw discusses her feelings about unplugging from social media. - Photo via Pixabay.com

McGraw: We Should Take More Social Media Breaks

Jennifer McGraw March 28, 2022

In today’s social media world, it almost feels like taking care of yourself goes against “community guidelines.”  Or so I thought when I was blocked from my Instagram account after unfollowing...

Joe Rogan's exclusive deal with Spotify is reportedly worth over $200 million. / Photo via foxnews.com

Spotify Keeps Joe Rogan on the Platform Amid Misinformation and Racial Slur Controversy

Arianna Adan February 21, 2022

Joe Rogan, the American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian and actor is facing serious backlash over the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and racial-slur commentary.  Spotify, which exclusively...

Jackson Zabransky (left) and John Kelly-Keifer (right) of Denim Mob performing in 2019. - Photo via Max Photography

10 Local Musicians and Bands You Should Check Out

Jennifer McGraw October 21, 2020

If you're looking for local musicians to support, Glassboro has an exceptional pool of talent for you to listen to! With Rowan University being the home to musicians and music groups of many genres, there's...

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Train: Social media is toxic

Julia Train February 27, 2019

I grew up in a time where social media was just becoming popular. I remember constantly asking my mom to allow me to make a Facebook and her getting mad when I made an Instagram in sixth grade without...

Rowan alum and host Charles Ozuna (left) with senior music major Steve Solkela (right). -Staff Photo/Maria Morales

Individuality and talent put on display at Humans of Rowan

Scott Buzby September 27, 2017

Tuesday night, the lights dimmed in the Student Center Pit as the Humans of Rowan cultural showcase began. Sponsored by the Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities and the Office of Social Justice,...

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