News

Rowan computer science students offered $100,000 contract Rowan computer science students offered $100,000 contract

Mission Solutions Engineering (MSE) has awarded Rowan’s computer science  team... 

Scholarship season for Rowan students Scholarship season for Rowan students

For many students, the economic downturn, high cost of living and rising college... 

Crime log: bat in dorm room Crime log: bat in dorm room

Jan. 24 – Oak Hall An officer responded to a report of a bat being in an Oak... 

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Features

Rowan events begin for African American History Month Rowan events begin for African American History Month

The beating of drums and the fiery words of poet-griots marked the beginning of this... 

Wheelchairs for Haiti: “a gift like no other” Wheelchairs for Haiti: “a gift like no other”

While some Americans are donating to the cause in Haiti, others are tired of the... 

Edelman Planetarium holds open house Edelman Planetarium holds open house

The words “safe, fun and accessible” are usually not associated with astronomy.... 

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Arts and Entertainment

Rowan Closed for Weekend Snow Storm Rowan Closed for Weekend Snow Storm

Rowan administration announced Friday afternoon that the University will close Friday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. and remain closed through Sunday evening because of the impending snowstorm. All classes and activities on both campuses have been canceled.  Rowan After Hours events will continue as planned in the Student Center on Friday and Saturday evenings. Rowan... [Read more]

Spotlight on: Kevin Tobin Spotlight on: Kevin Tobin

It’s the weekend. Tucked away inside Bozorth Hall’s TV studio, you will find Kevin Tobin working diligently throughout the day. The radio/TV/film major has plenty on his plate. As president of Cinema Workshop, the film club on campus, he coordinates all the activities for the group, teaches equipment training, and does freelance work on the... [Read more]

Lost premiere proceeds to perplex Lost premiere proceeds to perplex

It all started with the departure of Oceanic Flight 815 from Sydney, Australia. As I anxiously waited for the season six premiere of “Lost” to finally air, I took a moment to remember where we left off. Juliet, one of the most polarizing characters on the show, was miraculously alive at the bottom of a very deep hole. She was banging a nuclear... [Read more]

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Sports and Athletics

Shanley Says: Fix the NBA dunk contest Shanley Says: Fix the NBA dunk contest

There aren’t many fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) left in the United States. If the ones who are left had a chance to ask NBA commissioner David Stern any question, they might ask him what witnessing the glory days of the Celtics and Lakers rivalry was like.  They could ask him what his initial thoughts were when he shook the hand... [Read more]

“Ringo’s” vast experiences guide him while coaching “Ringo’s” vast experiences guide him while coaching

Called “Ringo” by the majority of the athletic department, track and field coach Derick Adamson’s story is unlike any other.  He was born in Saint Mary, Jamaica and lived there until he was 15 years old. There he experienced life differently. “I ran and walked everywhere.  There were no cars or bikes.  I did not have electricity until I was... [Read more]

Injuries plague men’s basketball Injuries plague men’s basketball

The Rowan men’s basketball team has hit a snag in its pursuit of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) playoffs and NCAA tournament. Two seniors have been bitten with the injury bug for Rowan: scoring leader Tyson Hartnett and senior guard Allen Pritchett. “We need to get healthy,” said head coach Joe Cassidy. “Tyson, Allen and [sophomore... [Read more]

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