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Senior Emily Kopchick performed breaststroke for the Rowan University Swimming and Diving team for four years. Here, she discusses how NCAA DIII athletics' few material motivations curate a culture where all athletes must perform out of passion. - Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

Kopchick: DIII Athletes Set the Example for Passion-Driven Lifestyle

Emily Kopchick April 14, 2021

As a member of the varsity swim team for all four of my years at Rowan, the amount of time we spent training weekly qualified as having a part-time job. My classmates and parents often questioned my reasons...

Rowan men’s swimming and diving caps off season with top-10 finish at nationals

Joe Cicchino March 22, 2017

Now that the swimming and diving season is over, Rowan head coach Brad Bowser says he's taking a vacation. His parting gifts? Knowing his team had a national champion, multiple All-Americans and a...

After time off, Rowan men’s swimming and diving prepares for nationals

Joe Cicchino March 8, 2017

Over the past few weeks, the Rowan University men's swimming and diving team played the role of a large bear during the winter. The divers were in a hibernation of sorts since they last competed on Feb....

Rowan men’s swimming and diving wins Metropolitan Championship, women’s tops DIII

Joe Cicchino February 22, 2017

Prior to last weekend, Rowan swimming and diving head coach Brad Bowser had said that he believed the men's swimming and diving team would repeat as champions at the Metropolitan Championships (METS). On...

Rowan swimming and diving look for positive results at Metropolitan Championships

Joe Cicchino February 14, 2017

Last year, the Rowan University men's swimming and diving team took home first place in the Metropolitan Championships (METs). This year, the hope is not only that they repeat, but that the women's team...

Rowan swimming and diving teams lose to La Salle, look forward to Metropolitan Championship

Joe Cicchino February 1, 2017

For the first time this season, both of the Rowan swimming and diving teams suffered defeat in the same weekend. However, the losses might want to be taken with a grain of salt. Over the weekend, both...

Rowan swimming and diving stays hot, prepares for WPI Gompei Invitational

Joe Cicchino November 30, 2016

The hottest team at Rowan University this winter just may be the one that spends the majority of its time in the water. The men's swimming and diving team is 5-0 following their most recent meet against...

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