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"Between poems, owner of Words Matter Bookstore and host Keryl Hausmann spoke, saying 'To listen to [poetry] is different than to read it.'" - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Words Matter Bookstore hosts relaxing poetry open mic night

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Words Matter bookstore in Pitman hosted its once-monthly poetry open mic. This open mic featured poets of all ages presenting their own work or the work of others in a casual format...

Carol Smith reading at Words Matter Bookstore. - Co-News Editor / Abigail Twiford

Poetry night at Words Matter Bookstore delivers a night of prose

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 11, 2024

One town over from Glassboro, just a short ten-minute drive from Rowan’s main campus, sits the bustling street of Broadway in Pitman.    Similar to Rowan Boulevard in the amount of foot traffic,...

Pitman's Broadway Theatre opened “Something Rotten” on Oct. 28. - Photo / Joe Grasso

Broadway Theater’s “Something Rotten” balances humor and talent

Chelsea Valcourt November 17, 2022

The Broadway Theatre located in Pitman, New Jersey, opened its latest show, “Something Rotten” on Oct. 28. The show, originally created by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, was directed...

Alyssa Sanders runs at the Philadelphia Metro Championships. Photo / Rowan Athletics

Alyssa Sanders talks cross country, Rowan life and balancing athletics with school

Jacob Keppen October 2, 2019

College athletics is one of the biggest industries in America. It is a billion dollar industry that attracts millions of viewers. It is also a great opportunity for students to obtain a higher education...

Many characters from the Harry potter world are represented in the Pitman Potter Festival costume contest. -Photo courtesy of Joan Stoltzfus

Pitman Potter Festival sweeps sleepy suburban town with witchcraft and wizardry

Mackenzie Fitchett October 24, 2017

Witches and Wizards flooded the streets of Pitman with their magic wands and black cloaks for the Pitman Potter Festival over the weekend. Store windows throughout the town were filled with decorations,...

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