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Gianna's new album photos. - Photo via @therealgiannamusic Instagram

Rowan student “Gianna” releases album

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Gianna Jones, who prefers "Gianna," is a senior at Rowan University and has released her first R&B album called "Heartbreak" on all platforms. When Jones was little, she was always a part of the music...

Joseph Worosila (Joe Warr) poses for a photo next to two works of his art outside of the library. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Keep the fire burning: Rowan’s street artist Joe Warr

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor February 12, 2025

Plastered across campus are posters, stickers, and works of art. Characters with big eyes staring outside of bus stops and big signs, any space where otherwise, it would just be empty. It's not wrong...

Photo via @emily.klassen.art on Instagram

Rowan Student Emily Klassen’s artwork recognized by AIGA Philly

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Rowan University senior Emily Klassen has gained recognition from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Finding the poster of AIGA Philly, Emily Klassen decided to submit her two favorite pieces....

Canis lupus. - Artwork via Zoe Marino

The intersection of art and science: Biomedical Art Club

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

In universities today, there seems to be a definite distinction between the arts and STEM fields. All too often, we think of them as inherently separate - the oil and water of the modern university. However,...

"Siegel's greatest inspirations have been Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame, Neil Peart of Rush, and jazz drummer Buddy Rich." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Alexander Siegel: The drummer behind Rowan’s rising band, Spud Mack

Grace Reed April 24, 2024

Alexander Siegel is a 21-year-old business major in his second to last year at Rowan. Despite his conventional field of study, Siegel remains quite the opposite, loving music, and making a name for himself...

"While currently working on recording music with the band Ghosts in the Sand, Prokoshin teases music that the band will soon release with singles most likely to be dropped about once a month." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Daniel Prokoshin: From bedroom jams to local sensation in music scene

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Daniel Prokoshin, a sophomore exercise science major, continues to dominate the Glassboro music scene. Performing with local artists playing guitar at house shows, at High Grounds Coffee Roasters in acoustic...

"As advice for other students who may be looking into diving into the local music scene, St. Pierre encourages them to put themselves out there and speak up." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The rising stars of Rowan’s music scene with Hunter St. Pierre at the helm

Paige Britt April 10, 2024

Hunter St. Pierre is changing the relationship between drugs and rock and roll. St. Pierre originally came to Rowan to pursue a career in bioinformatics, which is a combination of biology and computer...

"Rohr’s journey as a guitarist began in the fifth grade when she got her first guitar for Christmas that year." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan’s Liz Rohr & bandmates are making waves in Glassboro’s music scene

Aiden Seratore April 3, 2024

Glassboro’s music scene has been rising over the last few years, helping pave the way for aspiring musicians to begin their musical endeavors with open arms. Guitarist Liz Rohr is one of these musicians...

"Coming full circle now from the beginning of this piece, Vrablic loves performing and making people happy." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Striking a chord: How music shapes the life of Rowan freshman Jeremy Vrablic

Dylan Francis March 27, 2024

“I think I have centered my mind so much on music, I can not even imagine it getting taken away from me,” Jermey Vrablic said. That quote personifies who Vrablic is as a person. His life revolves...

"For the future, Dodds hopes to be a forensic artist as her grandmother used to work with the FBI as a secretary and after she passed, Dodds realized that art can be useful in the police field." - Self portrait created by Meghan Dodds.

Meghan Dodds: The rising star in fabric painting & forensic art

Rianna Moses March 20, 2024

From learning how to etch a leaf as a kid by her mom, to selling her original pieces of art, Meghan Dodds has come a long way in her creative journey and is making her way up to her artistic goals. Dodds,...

"She also has an interest in photography and is hoping to obtain an apprenticeship with a nearby studio. As for her music, Wood said, 'I don't know how or where, but I'll be making music for the rest of my life.'" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The soundtrack of Tessa Wood’s college experience

Grace Reed March 20, 2024

Tessa Wood is a 21-year-old music major with a communications studies minor and is in her last year at Rowan. She began her college career uncertain, first declaring herself undecided, and switching majors...

Clove ring that Vanaman created back in the fall of 2023. - Photo via @ev_vanaman_art on Instagram.

Finding joy in metal: How Evelyn Vanaman rediscovered her creative outlet

Dylan Francis March 19, 2024

Evelyn Vanaman is a senior at Rowan University where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in studio art. Her focus is on metal jewelry making. When she first started college, Vanaman was...

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