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Money graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Tuition sees almost 7% increase at Board of Trustees hearing

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

At the Board of Trustees’ annual tuition hearing on March 11, the board confirmed a rise in tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year.  “Tuition for undergraduate students will increase by...

From left, Administrators Dr. Anthony Lowman, Gokhan Alkanat, Dr. Kha’ Sadler, Melissa Wheatcroft, Dominique Pierson, Terri Drye, Dr. Kevin Koett, and Rory McElwee, sit on a panel addressing recent DEI policy shifts, along with questions and concerns from members of the Rowan University’s community in Boyd Recital Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, March 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Essence Holman

University open forum discusses DEI changes amongst Trump’s challenges

Essence Holman and Michael Bautista March 12, 2025

Student leaders, faculty and members of the Rowan community filled Boyd Recital Hall on March 7 for a university wide open forum. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the town hall “Working Toward Continued Excellence:...

Audience describes the Rowan experience in their own words. - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

New appointed CMO holds town hall about marketing Rowan

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor March 12, 2025

Rowan's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) John Veilleux hosted a town hall-style meeting on March 10 to talk about the future of Rowan's branding. The meeting also served to discuss insight and participation...

Gabriella Pagano races to the finish line. The junior placed fourth in the 3000 meter race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s track and field caps indoor season in Ithaca

Luke Brown, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Rowan women’s indoor track and field finished the season in the All-Atlantic Regional Track and Field Championships (AARTFC) last weekend, putting a bow on the indoor season and turning the page towards...

"While this meeting is public, it is clear that it is not designed to be friendly to the public." - Opinion Editor / Sophia Fandino

Miller: Board of Trustees meeting time highlights deeper issue

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, by the time this newspaper will be released, the Board of Trustees will have had their regularly scheduled meeting. The public session, which begins at 4:00 p.m. and will take place...

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara holds up a Cretolamna (extinct shark) tooth at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum in Mantua, NJ. Thursday, March 6, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

First look inside Rowan’s new (pre)-historic project

Paige Britt and Sarah Shockey March 12, 2025

Dr. Ken Lacovara traveled the whole world in pursuit of unearthing fossils and learning more about the life that existed before humans. His career has taken him to the deserts of Egypt, the mountains of...

Chris Lewis talking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Photo via @rowansportscam on Instagram.

Pizza with the Pros hosts CBS sports broadcaster Chris Lewis

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On Monday, March 11, Pizza with the Pros welcomed CBS sports play-by-play broadcaster Chris Lewis. Lewis started his broadcasting career at a young age, announcing play-by-play for his high school baseball...

Board of Trustees members from left, Jean Edelman, Joseph Cosgrove, Dean of Students Kevin Koett, Michael Carbone, Chad Bruner, SGA President Zackary Brown, Rowan President Ali Houshmand, Nikitas Moustakas, Ali Ishage, Nick Petroni, Yuval Saar and Director of Chamberlain Student Center. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion finally opens to public

Paige Britt, Features Editor March 12, 2025

Nearly three years and 31.4 million dollars later, the Chamberlain Student Center expansion finally opened to the public on March 12.  The Board of Trustees members, including University President...

"As a commuter, it’s tough building relationships and having an exciting time in college because of the time constraints of others." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Francis: How to enjoy your time on campus as a commuter

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Picture this. You wake up to your alarm blaring at 7:00 a.m. This feeling of dread just seeps into your mind, making you wish that you lived right on campus so that you could have these two extra hours...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses upcoming construction projects

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The University Senate held its second meeting of the semester over Zoom. Faculty continued to express concerns over President Trump’s targeting of higher education, the university passed a new department,...

“My favorite parts of the show were absolutely whenever we were able to interact with the audience.” - Photo via Valentina Giannattasio

Lights, camera, “Action”: Rowan Lab Theatre’s latest show takes the stage

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On March 7, Rowan Lab Theatre put on its first show of the Spring season with "Action," performed at the Black Box Studio in Bunce Hall. “Action” was written by Sam Shepard and first premiered in...

Alicia King, 23, a public relations major speaks with Mia Nardone, a development strategist for Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education at the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Speed Networking Event. Glassboro, NJ. March 5, 2025. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

Rowan’s PRSSA makes connections at speed networking event

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Over 25 students with diverse majors met on Wednesday, March 5, for Rowan’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) speed networking event. Despite the downpour outside, they were dressed...

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