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American Society of Mechanical Engineers poses with their trebuchet. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt

Looney tradition lives on through the 20th annual Pumpkin Chunkin’

Paige Britt November 1, 2023

On Oct. 27, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers celebrated the 20th annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Rowan Technology Park field.  Teams from various schools in the area participated alongside...

"P.S., whatever you do, PLEASE, don’t smash any jack-o-lanterns," - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Mischief Night right in your backyard

We’re all familiar with the category of things that are specific to New Jersey, north or south. Pork roll (Taylor Ham), hoagies, WaWa, and even books dedicated to the strange histories of NJ. Along...

Mackenzie Kaiser, a physics major, shows her in process submission for 3D Halloween Printing competition. — Abigail Twiford / Managing Editor

3D Printing Club’s Spooky Showdown: Halloween-themed 3D printing competition

Abigail Twiford October 18, 2023

In the Engineering Building on Friday, Oct. 13, the 3D Printing Club held a Halloween-themed 3D printing competition. Participants were tasked with designing a 3D-printed pumpkin on their laptops through...

Juniors smash pumpkins together to relieve stress for the semester ahead. - Photo / Adriana Zawojski

PHOTOSTORY: Pumpkin Smashing Supports Rowan Food Pantry, The SHOP

Adriana Zawojski September 19, 2022

SUP Event Coordinator Rachel Owen, stands in front of the pumpkin smashing area. - Photo / Adriana Zawojski “We are so excited to be kicking off our semester with Game Over Hunger weekend. I am so...

Jessica Haya, a sophomore engineering entrepreneur major, smiles after hitting a pumpkin with a bat. Haya participated in the Pumpkin SMASH to help generate donations for the SHOP. - Staff Writer / Kristin Guglietti

Pumpkin SMASH raises money for The SHOP

Kristin Guglietti October 26, 2019

As midterms are approaching, students are finding ways to de-stress by smashing pumpkins outside the Chamberlain Student Center. The Pumpkin SMASH is part of the SMASH Hunger Charity Weekend hosted...

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