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When it comes to the halftime show, it inherently is going to spark conversations on whether or not it lived up to the expectations of a Super Bowl performance. This year was no different. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan students are buzzing: Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Kendrick Lamar delivered a performance at this year's Super Bowl that left the world talking. From its impactful message, the powerful vocals of SZA, Serena Williams making a surprise appearance on stage,...

“White Socks,” and by extension the rest of the set, featured long melodic lines full of color and vibrance. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Nick May and Alex Yi bring queer stories to Boyd Recital through saxophone and piano

Lily Miller, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Through their collaboration with the “I Exist Project,” soprano saxophonist Nick May and pianist Alex Yi highlight queer stories, and in their expressive performance of “You, Me, Us: A Celebration...

"Political burnout is the feeling of being so overwhelmed by political news media that it leads to exhaustion in regards to consuming said media." - Contributor / Christopher Otto

How Rowan students are navigating the early days of Trump’s presidency

Christopher Otto, Contributor February 5, 2025

It’s been barely two weeks since the inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, and there has been little time wasted in bringing about change to the country. It’s been...

Alessandra D'Alessio and Max Palmer perform their brain rot act. - News Editor  / Sarah Shockey

Rowan student organizes “brain rot” contest at Owl Statue

Sarah Shockey, News Editor February 5, 2025

It was a breezy afternoon on Feb. 3, when skibidi sigmas gathered at the Owl Statue to watch the inaugural brain rot contest. The contest featured eight contestants each taking turns doing their own...

"An accumulation of memories surrounding the past few years of her life surrounds her in the walls of her very room. " - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Meet the face behind Rowan Barstool: Alex Fuhrmeister

Sophia Fandino, Opinion Editor January 29, 2025

Alex Fuhrmeister, also known as one of the faces behind the Rowan Barstool account, will be graduating this upcoming May, leaving the student population with a growing number of questions in regard to...

“I just feel like we’re young, and we have so much time to live and do fun things and it really sums it up in the best way,” said Venverloh. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Songs that define Rowan student’s college experience

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

There’s something about college that feels like living in a movie. The late-night study sessions, spontaneous road trips, and bittersweet goodbyes on Thanksgiving or holiday breaks really heighten the...

“I love it, we need more Christmas music,” said Samolewicz. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Christmas music: Rowan students are ready

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The Christmas season is in full swing. Trees are up, festive lights have covered cars all down Rowan Boulevard, and students are now bundling up in red, green, and puffer jackets galore, and the most important...

“Culturally, the U.S. is so different from Brazil. In Brazil, we greet each other with hugs and kisses, even if we don’t know each other." - Photo via Giovanna Day

Celebrating Art, Culture and Resilience: Giovanna Day

Gabriel Fogg, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

By her own admission, Giovanna Day has always had a unique desire for exploration, no matter the topic. Her tendency to continuously embrace new beginnings, and challenge the traditional has always caused...

“50 percent off is a lot, If the store owner came up to me and asked me to lick the store floor for 50 percent off, I would,” said Jimenez. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Black Friday: what would Rowan students do for 50 percent off?

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Black Friday is right around the corner, and while maybe you’re not going to your local mall to get the best deals, everyone loves a deal. Some people line up outside of stores, while others just surf...

Sudden spike in parking violations causes frustration amongst commuter students

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 8, many students who use the commuter parking lots returned to their vehicles to see parking tickets. This sudden surge in ticketing shocked students, many of whom had to appeal their...

"The damage is done and suddenly you are stuck in a relationship that is depleting your mental health, but you don’t want to leave."- Graphics Editor / Julia Quennesson

Michaels: Don’t let toxic relationships drag you down

Sylent Lee Michaels November 8, 2023

I have wanted to write about this forever, it is an important topic that is not discussed enough. A painful fact that can occur often and easily within relationships between partners and lovers. To be...

The 93-year-old vacant Intermediate School is now going to be remodeled for Rowan's new office space which is located 2.1 miles from The Chamberlain Student Center. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Rowan buys old Glassboro Intermediate School for office space

Bryant Lopez September 13, 2023

Glassboro School District sold the Glassboro Intermediate School to Rowan University for $3.4 million at the beginning of last year. The sale was approved by the New Jersey Department of Education in...

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