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"I made the mistake of judging them upon first meeting them, but the truth is, I could not have been more wrong." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Fugee: What having roommates made me appreciate about life

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

When you meet someone new and spend time with them, you are only really interacting with one side of that person. After living with my roommates for these past two months at Rowan, I learned that when...

"Trump will now hold the title of being the 47th elected president of the United States whether women, in Trump's own words,  “like it or not”. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Fandino: One step backwards for man

Sophia Fandino, Opinion Editor November 6, 2024

I want to start this piece off by saying that I know that my words now will not change what happened last night. Trump will now hold the title of being the 47th elected president of the United States whether...

"Little did I know that by December, I would never be more ready to go back home and restart a new chapter in my life." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Thorn: Let’s make transferring colleges an easier process

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor November 6, 2024

It was the late summer of 2023, Aug. 24 to be exact. My loved ones had just dropped me off to start my new adventure at The College of New Jersey. I was beyond excited to start a new life as a college...

"Sometimes, the tone this phrase is spoken in can lend itself to a feeling of disingenuousness." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Miller: In case you don’t know me

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Most people don’t know you. I’m a first-year student at Rowan this semester and even today I was surprised to hear some friends calling my name from across a parking lot. To my surprise, some people...

"The biggest downside that has personally affected me as a commuter has definitely been how much harder it is to connect with other students and make friends." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

McDermott: A guide to finding community on campus for introverted commuters

Claire McDermott, Copy Editor November 6, 2024

Being a commuter comes with benefits. Whether it’s saving thousands of dollars by skipping out on campus residency, or being able to live within the comfort of your own familial home, the list goes on...

Anthony Figazzotto speaking to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros welcomes Philadelphia Phillies marketing coordinator Anthony Figazzotto

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 4, Pizza with the Pros welcomed Anthony Figazzotto, the Philadelphia Phillies' coordinator of marketing and events. Figazzotto always had a passion for sports, stemming from his love...

A student from Rowan's Hip Hop Club performs during the Homecoming Harvest Festival at Hollybush Green. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

RAH hosts the 14th annual Homecoming Harvest Festival

Sophia Fandino, Opinions Editor November 6, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 1, Rowan University threw its 14th annual Homecoming Harvest Festival. With live student performances, food trucks, and a variety of games, students gathered in the spirit of homecoming...

Hoffman holds up an image to the audience. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Israeli-American journalist Gil Hoffman speaks about media bias

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 6, 2024

Gil Hoffman, a journalist for the Jerusalem Post and executive director and executive editor for HonestReporting, spoke in the Chamberlain Student Center about media bias surrounding Oct. 7, 2023, and...

A battleship team launches water at another boat. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan clubs sink ships at Homecoming Battleship competition

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor November 6, 2024

Ships sank and crowds cheered all night for their friends and peers at the Homecoming Battleship event. Four teams competed against different groups in several rounds of “battleship.”  This event...

"The air of the room was one of positivity. Every time someone sustained a note, sang a beautiful run, or did something else impressive, the audience would cheer and clap." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Student University Programmers hosts open mic night

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Profs' Place was abuzz with talent on Monday, Nov. 4, during the Student University Programmers’ second open mic night of the year, Prof Spotlight. This catered event was free to students and featured...

"This article was written by a human, for humans." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Miller: I’m boycotting AI and you should too

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Around the time that AI (Artificial Intelligence) was becoming popular, and ChatGPT had just hit the mainstream, people in my life started forming opinions about it. Primarily, one of my mentors, who seemed...

"They should not be tied down by mandatory classes like math and science that will contribute nothing to their future and have the potential to damage their overall grade point average." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Fugee: Math and science classes for every major is a major waste of time

Hayden Fugee, Contributor October 30, 2024

A new semester starts, and you look down at your schedule, and what does it have? Another math class and another science class that has nothing to do with your major.  Thousands of dollars are spent...

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