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"What makes a Super Bowl such a defying moment for me, is that it is all about the culture. The Super Bowl created such a cultural defining moment for everyone,  not just me." - Photo via Pixabay

The halftime show debate: Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Contributor September 18, 2024

Who doesn't love the good old Super Bowl Halftime Show? The most important aspect of the football game is on a Sunday night in February. I always had a passionate feeling about the Super Bowl Halftime...

"When Minaj began her first verse the audience's lights flashed throughout the stadium as we admired her look rocking bright pink hair and a silver corset." - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

Nicki Minaj takes Philly by storm: Inside the epic Gag City Tour concert experience

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Queen Nicki Minaj touched down in Philadelphia to perform a sold-out show for her Gag City Tour at The Wells Fargo Center arena on March 29. Bringing Barbz a set list featuring songs from her early mixtapes...

"The crowd enjoyed the band’s performance, giving them a loud cheer when they left the stage in glory." - Photo via SCCA Marketing Team

From solo artists to headliners: Hollybash showcases Rowan’s talent

Kraig Ferguson April 24, 2024

Spring has come again, welcoming the summer with mild temperatures and a fresh abundance of wildlife that really anyone can enjoy, minus the pollen of course. This year, Hollybash returns, bigger and...

"Canavan and Valenzuela’s performance of “Goodbye Love” toward the end of Act II was a particular highlight. Always emotional, this rendition was particularly gut-wrenching." - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Rowan Theater Department’s “Rent” brings intense passion to the stage

Abigail Twiford April 17, 2024

The Rowan Theater Department’s spring mainstage musical for 2024 was the 1993 Broadway classic “Rent.” The rock musical is inspired by the opera “La Boheme,” and centers around a group of eight...

"The clashing and clanging of the cymbals made for an intense, thunder-like sound that rang through Pfleeger." - Staff Writer / Beth Cimaglia.

Rowan’s Percussion Ensemble honors legend Gordon Stout with electrifying performance

Beth Cimaglia April 17, 2024

On April 15, Rowan’s Department of Music—the percussion ensemble—performed the work of a legend in Pfleeger Concert Hall. The spring ensemble lit up Pfleeger music hall with bright Brazilian sounds...

"Welcoming back over 140 alumni playing on stage spanning seven decades, the evening of celebration commenced with an upbeat and jazzy rendition of Bill Zaccagni’s “Too Late… The Mambo” performed by Rowan University and Alumni Jazz Band, under the direction of Denis DiBlasio." - Contributor / Marcus Young.

Harmony through the decades: Rowan’s Centennial Concert celebrates music & memories

Marcus Young March 6, 2024

Both the seats and the stage of Pfleeger Concert Hall shone brightly on Saturday night with joy and elation as alumni and students gathered in honor of Rowan University's Centennial Concert, presented...

"Director Melanie Stewart explains the play as being very “meta” which in theater has to do with the creation of a production and the “bones” behind a dramatic show." -Contributor / Gillian Kenney

Rowan’s “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” turns Tohill Theater into a realm of experimentation

Madison Miller February 28, 2024

Rowan students who came out to see “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” at the Tohill Theater, which ran over the weekend from Feb. 22-25, may have been expecting to see a unique take on the classic tale....

"The latest event was held on Feb. 16th, dubbed “Heartbreak Night,” with a lineup of six bands from around the region, and a formal theme for the attire." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Heartbreak Night at The Citadel: Glassboro’s fresh concert venue sets the stage for musical bliss

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

A new place for the Rowan community to have fun, jump along to music, and meet new people has emerged in Glassboro, NJ. This new concert venue known as the Citadel is the next big location to hit the...

"After her first piccolo solo, Herbine was told by her band director that she'll make more money if she becomes a piccolo artist as they don't play as much, however, when they do, it's very important." - Copy Editor / Rianna Moses.

Lois Herbine’s musical journey & impactful recital at Boyd Recital Hall

Rianna Moses February 21, 2024

Piccolo specialist Lois Herbine uncovers her musical passage with the small sister of the flute while being grateful for the experiences that got her here. The Recording Artist from Philadelphia who went...

The band “Mules Of the Cellar” make their Fun House debut as they rock into Glassboro New Jersey’s music scene. - Contributor / Allison Cassidy

“Mules of the Cellar” make their Fun House debut as they rock into Glassboro New Jersey’s music scene

Allison Cassidy February 7, 2024

Atlantic City-based band ‘Mules Of The Cellar’ played their first Fun House concert on Feb. 3. They hit the stage, opening for other performances by Red Lightning, Heathmonger, and Memory Core. The...

"The students performed short scenes in a cabaret style from famous operas such as Rigoletto, Susannah, and The Barber of Seville." - Photo via Prof's Link.

Harmony of emotions: Rowan Opera Company’s ‘Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy’ captivates audiences

Brendan Cohen November 29, 2023

On Nov. 17th and 18th in the Pfleeger Concert Hall, the Rowan Opera Company put on “Romance Beauty Tragedy Comedy.” Under the direction of Marian Striber, the student cast performed works by famous...

"One of the more serious acts discussed the issues of racism and the historical oppression of black people in the United States." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey.

Devised cabaret “It Starts With…” sparks a revolution: A blend of poetry, music, & passion

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

From Nov. 16 to 18, an ensemble from the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a devised Cabaret called “It Starts With…” in Room 221 of the Chamberlain Student Center. Drawing inspiration...

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