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"Kaul and Hutchinson are the only seniors on the team, compared to the group of five seniors before them. As the team’s two leading athletes, there is a new pressure of leadership on their shoulders, but the pair isn’t afraid of the season ahead and the leadership roles they are stepping into." (Contributor / Trevor Miceli)

Lone seniors Vanessa Hutchinson and Jena Kaul ready to lead

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor September 10, 2025

Big strides, powerful swings, and a strong group of seniors. That’s what the 2024 season looked like for the Rowan women's volleyball team. With the loss of a strong group of five seniors, the Profs...

"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...

"As humans, we come in all different shapes and sizes." (Graphic Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Otto: Skinny, skinny

Christopher Otto, News and Photography Editor September 10, 2025

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with my body. Growing up, I was always the bigger kid in class, both in height and weight. As a child, I never really cared too much about it, even in the scenarios...

"Since then, including a match four hours after the Babson loss, the Profs have lost one set. They are 5-0 to storm back from their first two losses. And, it’s been all on the road. How’s that for some season-long adversity?" (Rowan Athletics)

Brown: Women’s volleyball has stormed back with refocused mindset

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

If you asked veteran star Jena Kaul about what she’d like to see a younger group improve on the most this season, she’d tell you about adversity.  “I would like us to learn how to deal with adversity,...

Sydney Kowalczyk gets ready to hit the ball. Kowalczyk scored the lone goal for the Profs against Stevens. (Rowan Athletics)

No. 9 Rowan field hockey falls to No. 25 Stevens

Leo West, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

The Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks came to play on Wednesday night, defeating the Rowan Profs, 5-1, at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The No. 25 Ducks continued their undefeated start to the season,...

Running back Nunes Bukula IV runs the ball. Bukula IV scored a touchdown on the Profs opening drive against the Spartans. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan football’s home opener tie now official, Rowan Athletics says

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor September 10, 2025

The 17-17 tie that concluded Rowan football’s home opener on Sept. 6 due to two weather delays has been confirmed, according to Rowan Athletics. All statistics from the game will be upheld and recorded...

Colin Patterson competes in a race. Patterson placed first at the Salisbury Classic. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan men’s cross country finishes third at Salisbury Classic

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan men’s cross country head coach Dustin Dimit can tell that one of his runners put in a lot of work over the summer. He wasn’t training him or watching him put in the hours, but he can certainly...

Luke McNamee goes up to head the ball. Glassboro, N.J. Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025. (Chris Taylor)

Rowan men’s soccer defeats SUNY Cortland in top five matchup

Jordan Weisinger, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

Entering Wednesday's game against SUNY Cortland, the first in season Top 25 poll was released and Rowan was ranked No. 2 in the country. SUNY Cortland moved up to No. 4 in what was now set up to be a top...

The Glassboro Municipal building. (Former Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger)

Glassboro Council addresses stray cat concerns

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Though briefer than usual, townspeople gathered at the Glassboro Municipal Building for the borough’s first council meeting of the month this past Tuesday night. With no new or unfinished business...

"Making friends at college doesn’t have to be difficult. Taking small steps is key to overcoming that voice telling you, 'no one will like who you are' or 'no one wants to be your friend.'” (Graphic made on Canva)

Bautista: Finding your people in college

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Friendship isn’t found. It’s constructed, one awkward hello at a time. Before you realize it, you’re making friendship bracelets, throwing nice outfits together before that dinner reservation, or...

"Noise in a shared space can be disruptive in ways you might not expect. Slamming doors, for instance, can make others think you’re in a bad mood or worse, wake up a roommate who’s asleep." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Bautista: Roommate etiquette is not optional

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Living in a dorm can feel like stepping into a pressure cooker; one wrong move with your roommate and chaos is inevitable. That means roommate etiquette isn’t optional; it's survival. Something I...

"Beginning this new era can involve a lot of anxiety and pressure, but these essentials make all the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling right at home." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

Rosenberg: Dorm must-haves every freshman should know, from a senior in college

Madison Rosenberg, Contributor September 10, 2025

Moving from your spacious hometown bedroom to a tiny dorm room that you have to share with a total stranger is a change many are familiar with.  As a senior in college who has gone through a four-year...

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