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"Our levels of manliness shouldn’t be determined by what we aren’t; it should be determined by what we are." (Graphic Editor / Alex Cruz)

Otto: What it really means to “man up”

Christopher Otto, News&Photography Editor September 17, 2025

Growing up, my mom and dad taught me that it was okay to cry over something or to be open with my feelings about certain things. And let me tell you, I was a really sensitive kid growing up, so I cried...

Students retreat from the rain outside to play a few rounds of ring toss. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Staff Writer / Michael Bautista)

Rohrer Fest sees business moved indoors due to weather

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

Colorful carnival game booths, student laughter, and pop music hits filled the inside of Business Hall during Rohrer Fest, a yearly carnival-style event held for Rowan University business students. “It’s...

"It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to play the foreigner, and I’m lucky to be in a position where I can make the most of this time." (Dan Hassall)

Hassall: Breaking the language barrier through study abroad

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

My first day of classes–eager to practice what I’d been studying for so long–I found myself in a conversation with a French student. Moving through all the little small talk, like “What’s your...

From left to right: Nathan Lowe, Andrew J. McNally, Asim Z. Haque, Bob Brabston, and Mark Magyar speak as a part of the first panel of experts. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Photography Editor / Christopher Otto)

Sweeney Center holds conference addressing energy workforce

Christopher Otto, News & Photography Editor September 17, 2025

With the energy landscape in New Jersey constantly changing and evolving, much like the rest of the world, experts have been looking for new strategies to fill current needs and demand for energy, as well...

"Speech, ideas, and values are never a reason to be violent towards or kill someone, especially in a country whose foundation is built on the freedom of speech." (Nicholas DiCicco)

DiCicco: A turning point for the United States, or just another act of violence?

Nick DiCicco, Contributor September 17, 2025

A boiling pot won’t stop until you turn off the flame. Whether it be the violent storming of the Capitol after the 2020 election, the attack on Paul Pelosi, the murder of Brian Thompson, the assassination...

SGA logo. (ProfLink)

SGA Senate holds first meeting of the Fall 2025 semester

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 17, 2025

Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting of the semester on Sept. 15, 2025. The meeting began with an open session from Rowan Public Safety Director Steven Ronaldo, where he...

"Overall, the staff was kind and willing to help, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the price tag, which I used Rowan Bucks for, was not at all hefty for the amount of food I received." (Lucien Santoro / contributor)

Santoro: Fultoo Biryani House – an honest review

Lucien Santoro, Contributor September 17, 2025

In my travels around Rowan Boulevard, I’ve passed Fultoo Biryani House a number of times. The various choices displayed in the window piqued my interest long before I decided to write this review. I...

"Social media is ever changing and so is the book world." (Social Media Editor/Caitlin Schad)

Schad: Is BookTok ruining the publishing industry?

Caitlin Schad, Social Media Editor September 17, 2025

​Social media is growing, but the art of reading isn't. The big question in the reading community right now is: Is BookTok ruining the publishing industry?​ BookTok refers to the community of readers...

The space where The Pierogie Place was previously located.  Monday, September 15, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Hayden Fugee / Copy Editor)

The Pierogie Place on Rowan Boulevard closes down permanently

Hayden Fugee, Copy Editor September 17, 2025

In 2022, The Pierogie Place opened up on Rowan Boulevard, serving Ukrainian-style pierogis to students and Glassboro residents. However, after three years, Elizabeth Kulchykyi and her husband, Bohdan,...

Michael Acevedo, Rowan University Class of 2009 alumni, speaking to students at the RIPPAC Fall 2025 Open House at the Chamberlain Student Center. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Photography Editor / Christopher Otto)

RIPPAC welcomes alumni Michael Acevedo at Open House

Christopher Otto, News Editor September 10, 2025

The Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) welcomed students to their Fall 2025 Open House and Information Session this past Tuesday. Professor Benjamin Dworkin, the founding director...

"Art, literature, philosophy, history, and so on—we cannot abandon them." (Graphic via Canva)

Vanhoof: The humanities still matter

Aidan Vanhoof, Contributor September 10, 2025

Life in our economy is hard. Everything’s expensive, and important systems like healthcare and higher education continue to rise in price while average income stagnates. So it makes sense to want a...

"Whoever runs Rowan’s social media definitely has their eyes on what’s hot, both on campus and the pop culture world beyond."  (@rowanuniversity on Instagram)

Mac Kay: Are Rowan’s pop culture posts cringe?

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts&Entertainment Editor September 10, 2025

In the past couple of years, Rowan University has really stepped up their social media game from doing signature Man On The Street interviews, to the now infamous “campus influencers” like “Regina...

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