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"Dan Collins is a senior here at Rowan University, and his stand-up comedy act is more than unique. Collins took the stage with his comedy routine alongside several of his plushie toys." - Contributor / Kayla Tursi

Laughs & Plushies: Dan Collins’ unique comedy takes center stage at SUP’s Open Mic Night

Jenna Ascolese February 7, 2024

On Feb. 5, Student University Programmers (SUP) held their monthly open mic night. Students lined up in the Prof’s Place, located in Rowan University's Student Center, to showcase all their conventional...

Holly-ween was a night filled dancing, fun costumes and scares. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Holly-ween: A night of music, costumes, and scares at Rowan

Shane Bagot October 25, 2023

On Oct. 19, students in the Touring and Concert Promotion class organized “Holly-ween,” which took place at Prof’s Place inside the Student Center. It was a night filled with music, costumes, food,...

Devon Dyer performs at Profs Spotlight on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 in Profs Place. -Staff Photo/Scott Buzby

First ‘Profs Spotlight’ of 2018 features an open-mic and music

Scott Buzby February 7, 2018

The first Profs Spotlight of the spring semester took place this past Monday. For the first time, the event was conducted in an open-mic style, rather than requiring sign-ups in advance. This format led...

Kumbah Givens rounds out the night with an electrifying performance of "At Last" by Etta James. -Staff Photo/Jaryd Leady

Final Profs Spotlight of 2017 ends year on a festive and satisfying note

Scott Buzby December 6, 2017

At last, the final Profs Spotlight for 2017 arrived this past Tuesday. Patrons of Profs Place were treated to student performances of R&B songs, pop hits, ‘70s folk music, Christmas tunes and, as...

Senior biology major Devin Dromgoole performing on stage at Profs Spotlight. His set consisted of various covers and original pieces, with the covers stemming from the Killers to Bruce Springsteen. Arts & Entertainment Editor/Dylan Maslowski

Last Profs Spotlight of semester features variety of acts

Ellie Leick April 5, 2017

The last Profs Spotlight of the semester took place in Profs Place in the Chamblerlain Student Center on Monday night. The show featured a variety of performances, including singing, magic and spoken...

Rowan’s musicians highlighted at first Profs Spotlight of semester

Sarah Camp February 7, 2017

The first Profs Spotlight of the semester featured a diverse range of musical performances.  Held by the Student Center on the first Monday of every month, Profs Spotlight showcases musically-inclined...

Rowan student sent to the hospital after phone charger ignites in pocket

Justin Decker November 11, 2016

Around 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Rowan University Student Center, a portable phone charger caught fire in a student's pocket, burning the student severely on the leg and forcing the evacuation of the...

Rowan’s October Prof’s Spotlight features artistic array of students and alumni

Joseph Gramigna October 5, 2016

Rowan students hit the Chamberlain Student Center, grabbed some popcorn, and took a seat for a night of music and poetry from their peers. Held on Oct. 3, this was the second Prof’s Spotlight of the...

Prof's Place is home to both Jersey Mike's Subs and Grill Nation. - Staff photo/Amanda Palma

How to survive Rowan: juniors and seniors tell us advice they want freshmen to know

Sarah Camp September 5, 2016

Etiquette "Having a bad attitude as a freshmen isn't a good look." - Liz Reuter, junior, health and science "Don't wear cargo pants and lanyards." - Elihu Valentin, junior, chemical engineering ...

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