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Rowan students hold a Palestinian flag to protest SJP's discontinuation in front of the owl statue on campus, Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, February 18, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine reinstated after university investigation

Sarah Shockey, News Editor February 19, 2025

After being put under interim suspension by the university a little over a week ago, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) was reinstated on Feb. 17 after an investigation by the university concluded. “We...

Students hold signs protesting SJP's discontinuation in front of the owl statue on campus, Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, February 18, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan SJP holds rally despite club’s suspension being lifted

Shayne Crowley, Contributor February 19, 2025

In below freezing temperatures, the Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held their rally at the Owl Statue in response to their interim suspension on Feb. 18.  Together with Rowan Young Democratic...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

SGA Senate calls attention to SJP’s suspension

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Rowan University’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its second meeting of the semester on Feb. 17. While the last meeting on Feb. 3 was more of a constituent-style meeting, this one went back...

Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple pictures and videos on an Instagram account of the firearm with an extended magazine, according to court documents." - Graphic Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Firearm arrest in 230 Victoria raises questions of campus residential safety

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford October 23, 2024

Authorities have arrested a Rowan University student after social media posts led them to find a handgun in his campus apartment. Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple...

Classroom graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Large incoming student body leads to lack of classroom space

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor October 2, 2024

With Rowan’s exponential growth over the past year, more class sections for general education classes have been added for students, increasing the number of course offerings and adding new sections for...

The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for December 11. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Board of Trustees holds first meeting of the school year

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 17, 2024

Rowan’s Board of Trustees approved all 19 items on their consent agenda at their most recent meeting.  This includes the approval of increased funding to the city of Glassboro for three firefighters...

The construction has been ongoing since May 2022. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion expected to finish on October 15

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center expansion was scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2024, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening and completion of the expansion will be happening on Oct. 15....

Statue on Rowan Boulevard is coated in snow after winter storm graces Rowan's campus. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Ice, slush, and snowy weather welcome students back to campus

Abigail Twiford January 25, 2024

It was bitterly cold throughout South Jersey, cold enough that it was painful for skin to be outside with exposed skin for more than a few minutes. The roads were plowed and salted, but snow was still...

Since the Israel-Hamas conflict, there have been multiple events and spaces on campus where students have expressed their feelings, including the rally that took place on Oct. 30. - Staff Writer / Isaac Linsk

Rowan students gather to advocate for peace, principle & Palestinians

Victoria McGivern and Isaac Linsk November 8, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 30, students gathered around “Prof Pride,” the statue of the Rowan owl on Meditation Walk, to protest the ongoing conflict happening in Israel and Gaza.  The protest, held...

Rowan University’s Centennial Celebration: A spectacular “100” photo story

Al Harmon October 4, 2023

The Rowan University community, past and present, joined together for a momentous occasion that went down in history. Students, faculty, staff, and esteemed alumni were invited to be part of an extraordinary...

VP of Student Life Kevin Koett explains Extra Rowan Announcer from Sept. 24

Abigail Twiford October 4, 2023

Rowan broke news of the death of a student in the afternoon of Sept. 24 through an Extra Rowan Announcer signed by President Ali Houshmand.  “I am deeply saddened to announce that a resident...

A Glassboro police vehicle sits in Town Square. When Rowan students are involved with off-campus high-level incidents, the Glassboro Police Department enlists the assistance of Dean of Students Dr. Kevin Koett. - Photo via Glassboro Police Department website

Dean of Students Responds to Non-Compliant Code of Conduct Incidents

Kalie VanDewater February 17, 2021

Just after 1 a.m. this past Friday, Glassboro police responded to a drug overdose at a large off-campus gathering on New Street, according to the Department of Public Safety's Daily Crime Log. The...

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