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"The real question remains: which do students prefer?" - Staff Writer / Alexander Cruz

The cookie war between Cookie Munchers and Insomnia Cookies

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Warm, gooey cookies on late-night demand. What could be better? Perhaps cookies and pretzels? That’s the question regarding the cookie battle royale currently afoot. Rowan’s native Cookie Munchers,...

Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to the public on April 15. - Photo via 42 Freeway

Insomnia cookies becomes second cookie spot on Robo

Christopher Otto and Max Matheusch April 30, 2025

After months of anticipation, Insomnia Cookies finally opened its location on Rowan Boulevard. They celebrated their grand opening in Glassboro on April 26, though they actually had a soft opening a few...

The site of the new Insomnia Cookies on Rowan Boulevard. - Photo via @42freeway on Instagram

Insomnia Cookies looks to be second cookie spot on Robo

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Insomnia Cookies  is preparing to open a location directly on Rowan Boulevard, bringing its signature late-night cookie delivery just a few steps away from the current local favorite, Cookie Munchers. Insomnia...

Cookie Munchers now displays a Philly Pretzel Factory sign above its doors in anticipation of their collaboration. - Staff Writer / Christopher Otto

Cookies Munchers adding Philly Pretzel Factory to its Rowan Boulevard store

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

One of Rowan Boulevard’s most beloved spots, Cookie Munchers, recently announced that they’d be refreshing their store in a collaboration with Philly Pretzel Factory. Cookie Munchers announced on...

Chickie's and Pete's kitchen manager and Cowboys’ fan, Tysean Allen, poses for a photo in an Eagles’ jersey after losing a bet that the Eagles would lose the Super Bowl. Glassboro, NJ. Sunday, Feb. 09, 2025. - Staff Writer / Rachel Sampson

Sights and sounds from Super Bowl 59, Rowan edition

Rachel Sampson, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

From Broad Street to the Boulevard, Philadelphia Eagles fans participated in boisterous celebrations as the Birds were crowned Super Bowl Champions Sunday night. The Eagles dominated the reigning champions,...

Spicy's Bar opened its doors on Dec. 2. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Sun sets on Dawn to Dusk as it transitions into Spicy’s Bar

Madison Miller and Gavin Schweiger December 11, 2024

Last Monday, Dec. 2,  students may have noticed a sudden change in the popular breakfast cafe, Dawn to Dusk while walking down Rowan Boulevard, as it transitioned to Spicy’s Bar. While the abrupt...

Breaking news graphic - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Glassboro PD responds to incident outside 7-Eleven

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 25, 2024

In the early morning hours of Sept. 24, Glassboro police were alerted to the presence of an unconscious male lying in front of the 7-Eleven on Rowan Boulevard. When they arrived on the scene after the...

From left to right, Shockey, her younger sister Grace, and her cousin Maura sit on Rowan Boulevard enjoying their drinks from Kung Fu Tea on Jun. 7, 2020. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Free parking on Rowan Boulevard is a community issue

Sarah Shockey March 6, 2024

At the start of the spring semester, all free parking at Rowan University and Glassboro was removed, including Rowan Boulevard, the first level of the Rowan Boulevard Parking Garage, and along High and...

The timely warning system notifies students of crime on and around campus. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Stabbing on Mick Drive and Victoria Street elicits concerns from Rowan students

Sarah Shockey & Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Early in the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, a timely warning was sent out to members of the Rowan community detailing a violent incident that occurred a few hours prior to the message being sent out. According...

Angelo's Diner has been open in Glassboro since 1946. - Photo / Kiley Burke

Angelo’s Diner to remain the same after sale to Nexus

Madison Miller February 7, 2024

Angelo’s Diner has recently been sold to real estate company, Nexus, after the retirement of Joseph and Mary Ann Justice, former owners of the diner. According to manager Curtis Spry, the diner has...

Waffa! Theory is now open on Rowan Boulevard and is welcoming in new customers. - Photo via Burak Eraslan

Waffa! Theory opens dessert restaurant on Rowan Boulevard

Maryela Gallardo December 6, 2023

The wait for Rowan Boulevard’s newest dessert shop is over. The Rowan and Glassboro community have a new restaurant to look forward to as Waffa! Theory opened its doors on Nov. 28, 2023.  The...

Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the tree. - Staff Writer / Brendan Cohen

Glassboro rings in the holidays with its annual Boro in Lights Celebration

Brendan Cohen December 6, 2023

With the air growing colder and holiday music playing worldwide, it is time for Glassboro to ring in the holidays. On Dec. 1, in Glassboro’s Town Square off of Rowan Boulevard, families came together...

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