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Car damaged from the tornado in Mullica Hill. -Photo via Nick Pittman

Hurricane Ida brings Devastating Tornado to Gloucester County

Natalie Arch September 8, 2021

Rowan students, staff, and faculties’ cellphones buzzed with a daunting alert on the first day of school—“TORNADO WARNING.”  At about 6:12 p.m. on Sept. 1, Gloucester County and surrounding...

A pair of dogs play in the snow in West Philadelphia. Editor-In-Chief / Miguel Martinez

National researchers explain South Jersey’s mild winter

Christopher Connors February 19, 2020

Old man winter has taken a break this season, drastically affecting the continental United States during a season usually marked by frigid temperatures and snowfalls. Places like New York City and...

Lightning strikes over the skies of Williamstown, New Jersey - Staff writer/Peter Planamente

New Jersey broke the weather records this summer

Peter Planamente September 25, 2019

It’s not an exaggeration to say that New Jersey has seen every kind of weather event since the semester ended in May. Hail, lightning, flash floods and shelf clouds. What people will remember most is...

Senior journalism student Peter Planamente is committed to helping others learn more about the weather. - Photo courtesy of Peter Planamente

Weather buff Peter Planamente forecasts a striking final semester at Rowan

Tara Lonsdorf September 8, 2019

Peter Planamente wants YOU to know that weather and climate are not the same thing. "People love to argue about this over social media," he said of the nuances between the two terms. "People are affected...

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Keeping an “eye” on the upcoming hurricane season

Peter Planamente May 1, 2019

It is hard to believe that May has finally arrived. After our goofy winter of nuisance snow storms and roller coaster temperatures, we are finally experiencing some nicer weather. However, with the...

Rowan students celebrate the 2019 Hollybash with Rowan's Prof. - News Editor/Alexander Heller

Rowan students make the most of Hollybash, regardless of weather

Alexander Heller May 1, 2019

The heavy rain and strong winds didn’t deter Rowan students from enjoying the yearly festivities of Hollybash. The on and off weather phenomenon may have been a nuisance for most of the afternoon, but...

On Friday, graupel appeared in Peter Planament's backyard, as well as many others; leading people to believe it was hail when it was not. Staff Writer / Peter Planamente.

What the hail is up with our weather?

Peter Planamente March 27, 2019

I cannot believe that spring is finally here! I think it is safe to say that the snow is gone, and I hope we will not see it again for a long while. Pretty soon, we will be packing away the sweaters and...

Rowan Boulevard covered in snow during a snow storm in  New Jersey. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Mingo

It’s Winter, So Let’s (NOT) Freak Over The Polar Vortex

Peter Planamente February 5, 2019

Living in New Jersey, we go through a lot of weather extremes. Our winters can typically be brutal, with biting wind chills and several feet of snow. Just 10 years ago we had a seasonal snow total of...

Week in Review 10/11

Week in Review 10/11

Miguel Martinez October 11, 2018

https://youtu.be/jtTsDR5BguU Peter Planamente recaps important stories you may have missed this week. Check back next week for another “Week in Review”. –Video by Multimedia Editors/Miguel Martinez...

Inclement weather closing policy explained, disputed by students

Lucia Allen February 3, 2016

When district schools and county colleges close due to inclement weather, the steps involved in reaching that decision widely differs from that of a university’s. According to Vice President for University...

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