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An example of an AED being used. - Photo via Pixabay

AEDs on campus provide vital safety net for Rowan’s athletes

Abigail Twiford March 27, 2024

In early 2023, Damar Hamlin collapsed during a football game, suffering cardiac arrest after a shoulder check to the chest. The medical aid immediately rushed to Hamlin on the field, and gave him a variety...

Elaina Corson looks to attack. Corson recorded five goals and one assist in Saturday's win.  - Saturday, April 15, 2023. - Photo via Lee Kotzen

Rowan women’s lacrosse dominates Ursinus in its home opener

Braijon Williams February 27, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the women’s lacrosse team dominated the Ursinus Bears 18-10 in Rowan's windy and cool home opener to improve their record to 2-0. Penalties were a big part of the game seeing that...

The NCAA is attempting to ban college athletes from sports betting. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Seratore: Should NCAA Athletes be banned from betting?

Aiden Seratore November 1, 2023

Sports betting has existed since long before the modern era. Dating back to the ancient Greeks, who participated in it through Olympic games such as chariot racing, boxing, and who knows, possibly fights...

Caleb Clevenger runs in a race. Clevenger placed 116th out of over 400 runners at the Lehigh Paul Short Run on Saturday, Sept. 30. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Caleb Clevenger, Rowan Men’s Cross Country continue to improve at the Lehigh Paul Short Run

Robert Warsen October 4, 2023

The Rowan men’s cross country team ran in the 8k race at the Lehigh Paul Short Run on Saturday, Sept. 30, en route to a 26th-place finish out of 47 teams. Now that Rowan has an opportunity to participate...

Johnny Troiano moves upfield with the ball. Troiano scored the only goal for Rowan on Wednesday, Sept. 6. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Men’s Soccer records their second draw of the season against Johns Hopkins

Justin Lock September 13, 2023

After defeating St. Mary’s University on Saturday, Sept. 2 by a final score of 5-1, Rowan men’s soccer's game against No. 7 Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday, Sept. 16 resulted in a 1-1 tie, the...

Senior Emily Kopchick performed breaststroke for the Rowan University Swimming and Diving team for four years. Here, she discusses how NCAA DIII athletics' few material motivations curate a culture where all athletes must perform out of passion. - Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

Kopchick: DIII Athletes Set the Example for Passion-Driven Lifestyle

Emily Kopchick April 14, 2021

As a member of the varsity swim team for all four of my years at Rowan, the amount of time we spent training weekly qualified as having a part-time job. My classmates and parents often questioned my reasons...

Fans are excited that March Madness is back this year - Graphics Editor   / Jana Jackstis

Green: Let The (March) Madness Begin

Matthew Green March 17, 2021

For almost two years, college basketball fans across the nation have been patiently awaiting the return of the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournaments. This year, in 2021, both the men’s and women’s...

Rowan baseball team helmets and gloves sit on a bench. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Announces the Return of Rowan Sports

Brianna Mac Kay February 24, 2021

It is official. After almost a year of no sporting competitions, Rowan University will finally have their athletes back in action for the spring sports season. The announcement was made this Tuesday...

Rowan football helmet. File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Rowan Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Officially Cancels Postponed Fall and Winter Sports

Brianna Mac Kay February 3, 2021

The athletic faculties at Rowan University will have to wait a little bit longer before seeing any game day action this year.  On Jan. 6, Rowan’s Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini announced...

A NCAA football. This past weekend wrapped up week nine of the Division I college football season. - Photo / Wikimedia Commons

Zanolle: NCAA Division I Football Week 9 Recap

Alexander Zanolle November 4, 2020

While there unfortunately isn't any Rowan football to report on this fall, there's still some college football being played across the country. This past weekend marked the end of Week 9 of the Division...

The Rowan field hockey team huddles up during a game at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The stadium will be host the Division III NCAA Field Hockey Championship in 2024. Photo / Miguel Martinez

Rowan University to Host Division III NCAA Field Hockey Championship in 2024

Kayla Rundstrom October 28, 2020

Start getting stocked up on face paint, field hockey fans.  Rowan University is set to host the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Field Hockey Championship for the 2024...

The Clemson Tigers home football field. Clemson is one of many football teams playing this season while following COVID-19 guidelines. - Photo / flickr user Ken Lund

Zanolle: Division I College Football has Dropped the Ball with Handling Coronavirus

Alexander Zanolle October 21, 2020

2020 has been a year unlike any other. The coronavirus pandemic has affected every corner of the country, and college football is no exception. For most businesses throughout the country, how they...

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