Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… To the majority of college students who have never attempted to “cook” anything more complicated than toast, I am living proof that you can survive a semester without a meal plan. This series isn’t an excuse for your parents to deprive you of […]
Offbeat Rowan
Prof Style: Jordan Taylor
“I’ve wanted to do blue hair for a long time. I eventually want to go neon green. I got this jacket at Urban Outfitters, on sale for 20 bucks!” Jordan Taylor, a sophomore music industry major from Marlton, N.J. (Burlington County). VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] […]
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What Profs are Listening to: Sydney Atkinson
“I like Ed Sheeran because all he needs is a loop pedal, a guitar and a microphone. It’s cool to see just one guy doing something on his own that a whole band usually does.” Sydney Atkinson, a sophomore Music Industry major from Flemington, N.J. (Hunterdon County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
Prof Style: Concetta Davis
“I’d describe my style as dark, fairy-goth.” Concetta Davis (left), a sophomore biology major from Egg Harbor Township, N.J. (Atlantic County). VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that we’re […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Taco Tuesday
Chef Alyssa gives you the scoop on what’s cookin’ in her apartment… Who needs to go out for Taco Tuesday when you can host one instead? No need to feel intimated or overwhelmed when cooking with your friends because if the end result is bad, you’re all to blame! Ingredients: • 4-6 chicken cutlets • […]
20 Minute Radius: Holy Tomato
Have you heard of Holy Tomato? If not, then you have got to get in the loop with the best places to eat in South Jersey. This incredibly cute, aesthetically-pleasing pizzeria 20 minutes from campus makes the best flatbread pizza pies, fresh salads and homemade desserts like key lime pie and sopapilla cheesecake with butter […]
Freshmen Dorm Survival Kit
Your first year will be a breeze when you’ve got these items in your dorm… Quarters! When the card slot isn’t working for laundry, that 25 cents will save your life, trust me. Shower Caddy. Keeping your shampoo, conditioner and soap all together when traveling from the bathroom to bedroom is key. Nothing’s worse than […]
20 Minute Radius: Philly Fringe Festival 2018
Lover of the arts? It’s the time of year again to take the 20 minute drive to Philly to binge watch some of the most unique and captivating theatrical experiences around. During the month of September, hundreds and hundreds of performances will be put on throughout Philadelphia, bringing thrilling and never-before-seen shows to students like […]
20 Minute Radius: Sunflower Picking at Hill Creek Farms
We always associate North Jersey with blooming sunflower fields, but to my surprise, we’ve got the most beautiful farm right in our backyard here at Rowan, flourishing with pretty flowers, tasty food and many photo opps. The 10 minute drive from Rowan to Hill Creek Farms in Mullica Hill provided us with hours of fun […]
Talk Like Us at Rowan University [VIDEO]
Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Video created by : Molly Purcell, senior public relations and advertising major Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and advertising major Justin Knecht, senior
7 Things College Taught Me Outside The Classroom
College is about much more than earning a degree. Molly Purcell, a senior at Rowan dishes the top seven things she learned while on campus. 1.) Time management From on campus activities, to hanging out with friends, to doing homework, every day is a busy day. Every single college student will tell you about […]
20 Minute Radius: Poop! Review of Philadelphia Art Gallery Exhibit, Poopface: Dogs of Philadelphia
Poop! Giggles aside, on a Friday night my girlfriend and I drove to the newly opened Wanderlife Gallery in Philadelphia to check out its first exhibit, a photography series called Poopface: Dogs of Philadelphia. Beth Dombkowski, Wanderlife owner and admissions counselor at Rowan University, invited us to attend the gallery’s opening and we figured seeing […]
South Jersey, According to Northern NJ Natives
As North Jersey natives attend Rowan University pursuing a rewarding education, they can’t help but notice how different South Jersey is compared to their northern hometowns. From how words are pronounced (water is “wood-er”) to the food (subs are “hoagies”), there are many differences between the two regions. Below, our top 10. 1) Sprinkles vs. […]
Bl00per Reel 2017-2018
Watch our favorites moments and mess ups from this year’s projects! Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Related Stories Compare/Contrast Freshman Housing How to feed the Chestnut Pond Geese Check out our YouTube Channel
How To Be Vegan In A Dorm
Sophomore Angelika Kurban from Egg Harbor Township, NJ dishes how to live on campus and find healthy options as a vegan. The first thing people say to me when they find out I am vegan is, “How do you do it at school?!” That being said, here are my top tips and tricks on how […]
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Where Is He Now? Rowan Alumnus One Year Later …
We check back in with Sha Vlimpse, Rowan College of Education alumnus and #ROWAN17 graduation winner with his original rap music video “I Used to Be a Rapper.” What’s he up to now? Take a look at our behind the scenes video. Recorded and edited by: Vanessa Vause, senior double major, public relations and advertising Featuring: […]
Carlo’s Day at Rowan University [VIDEO]
See Rowan University from junior Carlo Lingesso’s perspective. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Rowan Campus Newspaper on Deadline [Video] College Essay Advice [Video] Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Mullica Hall [Video] Created by: Alexander Belli, Vanessa Vause, Carlo Lingesso and Rachel Goldstein
Welcome Back Rowan Profs!
“Spring” semester! Not today! Sneak a peek at Rowan’s snowy Glassboro campus on the second day of school of the spring 2018 semester. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like To Live With You, Holly Pointe Commons [Video] Rowan Campus Newspaper […]
Welcome Back! How to Spend Your First Week of Spring Semester the Right Way
Well Rowan students, it is time to get back into the groove of things. Hopefully you’re well rested from the long (yet so short) winter break, and ready to dive head first into that daily routine of classes, work, hanging with college friends and enjoying all Rowan has to offer. Getting back on schedule is […]
RowanCard: Off-Campus Vendors
By: Hope Holroyd Senior triple major: Public Relations, Advertising, American Studies Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: RowanCard: On-Campus Food RowanCard: Purpose Insider’s Look at Rowan Bucks
RowanCard: Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Cards
By Hope Holroyd Senior triple major: Public Relations, Advertising, American Studies Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: RowanCard: On-Campus Food RowanCard: Purpose Insider’s Look at Rowan Bucks
Insanely Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes You Need to Know
We’re college students. It’s in our nature to always be rushing. When it comes to life on the run, we need quick and easy meals to chow down and head to class. Here’s a list of my favorite three ingredient meals that’ll never bore your taste buds. Hot dog, cheddar cheese, puff pastry– Lay out […]
Stranger Things Are Happening in Bunce Hall
Your Netflix isn’t the only thing experiencing Stranger Things this Halloween. Crack open the candy wrappers and get ready for this ghost story that fills the very halls you walk in every day. Surprised? The haunted tales that surround Tohill Theater in Bunce Hall have been floating around campus since at least 2004, according to […]
7 Dorm-Friendly Microwave Meals
As a Facebook junkie, I’m constantly sharing food videos in hopes of one day making these scrumptious meals. It never seems to happen … however, I came across a Tasty video of seven dorm friendly meals you can make right in the microwave! I knew the information had to be passed along … Throw macaroni, […]
Rowan Student Chef: Tomato-Garlic Chicken
When leaving home and attending college, a step is taken in a direction that leads one to be more independent and self-sufficient. Part of this growth means handling your own meals and cooking for yourself. I remember my first time cooking; it was an intimidating but surprisingly easier than expected experience. Once the ingredients are […]
Celebrate #NationalEatOutsideDay by Grubbin’ in the Grass
Saying goodbye to the beach, the pool, and the fun summer days may be hard, but one thing that keeps me going is thinking about the next season creeping up on us. Before we know it, fall will be falling into our laps and boy, am I excited for that gift. The holidays, the bonfires, the […]
Insider’s Look at Rowan Bucks
When attending Rowan University you receive a standard student ID card called RowanCard, which you can use to get food from the Student Center Marketplace, use Rowan’s various printers, and access certain doors around campus. However, something that you might not know about your student ID is that it doubles as a pre-loaded debit card for […]
Work Hard, Play Hard At Rowan’s Escape Room
Looking for some local fun activities to do after a long week of hard work in the classroom? The newly opened Escape Room on the Rowan Boulevard provides just that entertainment. Within their 2,700 square foot place lies rooms full of mind challenging and fast-pace brain teasers that give you 60 minutes to solve and […]
5 Tips and Tricks to Keep You on Schedule this Semester
Whether you are a freshman adjusting to college, or an upperclassman who needs to find balance with work, school, and your future career, time management skills are essential! Here are some tips to keep you punctual and to avoid major stress. 1. Make a list planning out your day. I do this on my phone’s […]
Advice for Transfer Students by a Transfer Student
Choosing the right college can be one of the toughest decisions anyone can make in their young adult life and, for me, it turned out to be a decision I would end up changing. I initially attended another four-year school in Arizona. However, after a year I decided to transfer to Rowan University in Glassboro, […]
“Whoo” is Hungry?
Whether it’s a nutritious breakfast at the cafe, a lunch stop at Jersey Mike’s, or a dinner treat at the Rowan Boulevard Domino’s, senior criminal justice major Kelvin Torres knows that hard work in the classroom necessitates a well-balanced diet, and Rowan University provides just that. “No Prof ever goes hungry when they take advantage […]
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I was a Rowan Freshman
Just like many other 18-year-old incoming freshmen, the only thing I cared about was living on my own inside a college dorm without a parent in sight. What could be better than no parents, a dorm and unlimited meal swipes? Although all of that was more excitement than my 18-year-old mind could even handle, as […]
Commuter Survival Guide: Top 10 Tips
As a freshman commuter, I understand the feeling you get the first day of classes. There’s a lot of wondering where to park and where to go after your class. The following are things I wish I knew before attending Rowan University. 1. Take morning classes There are fewer students who take an 8 a.m. […]
The Kid Behind the Rowan Video [VIDEO]
Never in a million years did Shafayeth Syed, “Sha”, think that his pastime activities of vlogging and making humorous videos would go viral, but here he stands today with 132,000 views, 2,200 reactions and 1,400 shares on his latest video This Kid Made A Music Video At His Graduation. This Muslim rapper was raised in New York and […]
Avoiding Those Pesky Fire Alarms While Using Your Rowan Boulevard Kitchen
Having set off the fire alarms twice while trying to cook in my Rowan Boulevard apartment, I began to ask other residents how they try to avoid triggering those extremely sensitive detectors. Public Safety and resident assistants will tell you to just open your windows and turn on the fan above your stove—but we, as residents, […]
Night Owls: Where to Satisfy Your Midnight Hunger
Something many Rowan students know all too well: spending hours in the library working on an assignment, to finally look up, check the time, and realize it is way past cafeteria hours. You may feel that all hope is lost at this point and your empty, growling belly can never be satisfied. But luckily, Rowan […]
Goal-Setting Advice from a Rowan University Senior
Planning for the future starts with taking action today. One Rowan University student shares the five steps that helped transform big ambitions into everyday habits, offering practical advice on goal setting, staying motivated and working toward long-term success. “Most of you say you wanna be successful, but you don’t want it bad—you just kinda want […]
How Working in a Pizza Shop Made Me a Better Student
What’s that thing employers look for? A college degree? A high GPA? Oh, yeah—experience. You can learn anything you want by reading a textbook or asking Google. But you can only gain experience from, well, living. Experience offers wisdom parallel to none. My experiences taught me lessons that I ingrained in my value system. My […]
20 Minute Radius: Devour Desserts
Have you ever wondered, “What is there to do around Rowan?” Or, “Where is someplace that I can go that is perfect for a Girls Night Out or a Date Night?” Well I have the perfect answer to these questions: Devour Desserts. And with just being 15 minutes away from campus in Mantua, Gloucester County, it […]
Rowan Students Share the Best Study Spots on Campus
From quiet corners of Campbell Library to outdoor benches and coffee shops, Rowan University students have their own strategies for staying focused during finals week. We asked students where they do their best studying and why these campus locations help them prepare for academic success. As finals week comes to a close and students and […]
Philly: Nearby Holiday Attractions for Rowan Students
The end of Thanksgiving and the start of December mark the most wonderful season of the entire year—the holiday season! But as a college student, the three weeks of school between Thanksgiving break and finals are a challenge. Professors bombard you with your last projects and exams. To get you through the next few weeks, […]
South Jersey, According to North Jersey Natives
As North Jersey natives attend Rowan University pursuing a rewarding education, they can’t help but notice how different South Jersey is compared to their northern hometowns. From how words are pronounced to the food, there are many differences between the two regions. Below, we have organized a top ten list of reasons why students from […]