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“Without the work of the sponsorship director, Matusek, there would not have been a majority of businesses present to show off their creations, music, and foods. “ - All photos via Ama Wick

Rowan seniors’ initiative brings vibrant Music & Arts Festival to Glassboro

Maryela Gallardo April 10, 2024

The Mayor of the Borough of Glassboro, John E. Wallace, announced a few months ago the partnership between the town and four senior students from the Department of Music at Rowan University. Following...

"Director Melanie Stewart explains the play as being very “meta” which in theater has to do with the creation of a production and the “bones” behind a dramatic show." -Contributor / Gillian Kenney

Rowan’s “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” turns Tohill Theater into a realm of experimentation

Madison Miller February 28, 2024

Rowan students who came out to see “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” at the Tohill Theater, which ran over the weekend from Feb. 22-25, may have been expecting to see a unique take on the classic tale....

The Glassboro based band Snowman Fight performs at the RALT Back to Graveyard outdoor music event. — Staff Writer / Jose Ascencio

RALT and Riley Van Oyen raise spirits with ‘Back to the Graveyard’

Jose Ascencio November 1, 2023

Rowan Alternative Music (RALT) and Riley Van Oyen presented "Back to the Graveyard" on Oct. 28. This Halloween-themed concert brought in an enormous and enthusiastic costume-wearing crowd. This event...

Rowan's Edelman Planetarium hosts "Laser Beatles" every Saturday at 7 p.m.  - Copy Editor / Sylent Michaels

Edelman Planetarium Presents “Laser Beatles”: an Entrancing Laser Light Show

Sylent Lee Michaels October 12, 2022

Every Saturday night at 7 p.m. the Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium will be hosting “Laser Beatles,” a laser light show that bases what you see on songs made by the Beatles.  “This show...

"The creators use a unique style to convey some dark themes that will make you think. Animation comes in many different advanced forms these days, but “The House” does an effective job of bringing stop motion to the forefront." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

Behind the Facade: A closer look at the symbolism & hidden messages in the stop-motion masterpiece, “The House”

Allison Cassidy February 9, 2022

Divided into three separate stories, “The House” is a complex stop-motion film that displays some profound psychological concepts with hidden messages throughout. Directed by Niki Londroth, Von Bahr,...

"Despite its identifying upbeat opening theme song and the myriad of internet memes that its story has birthed, NGE’s story is bleak." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Beyond the Mechs: Decoding the cultural impact & religious undertones of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”

Tara Lonsdorf December 5, 2018

It would be unfair to claim that “Neon Genesis Evangelion” is as ubiquitous in Japan as “Star Wars” is in America. “Evangelion’s” influence, with all of its fighting robots, is far greater....

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