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Transitioning From Living on a Farm to a City
One Rowan University Student Shares Her Journey Through Culture Shock Hannah Goolden, a senior business management major from Hammonton, NJ (Atlantic County) shares this first-person perspective on how her life changed when moving from a farm to a city.
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Behind the Lens: Our Favorite Summer Shots
We’re lonely in the summer without you, Profs. Welcome home! Here are our photographers’ and videographers’ favorite shots, stories and moments from this summer:
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Your Travel Guide to Visiting Glassboro
Whether you’re coming from up the road, Central Jersey, or out-of-state, find a way to make the most of your visit to the place we call home. Rowan University is in Glassboro (Gloucester County) and is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 45 minutes from Jersey beaches, and a train ride from New York City.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn what there is to see, do, eat and experience in Glassboro, this is our favorites’ guide for you.
Sit Down Meals on Rowan Boulevard
- La Scala’s: This higher end Italian American restaurant offers wood fired pizza and unique Italian cuisines. It’s a rolling kitchen so you get your food as it’s ready and bring your own bottle.
- Dusk to Dawn Cafe: Dine in and get a taste of fresh, all day breakfast and La Columbe coffee. On a nice summer day, sit outside and enjoy the Glassboro sunshine.
- Oishii: If you’re looking to support a local business owned by a recent Rowan graduate and grab some great ramen, this is your place. This Rowan alumnus’ biggest inspiration for the restaurant was to bring a different culture and cuisine to the Rowan and Gloucester County communities.
Favorite Bites
- Einstein Bagels: Looking to grab a quick bite while touring our campus? This shop in Engineering Hall serves fresh bagels, sandwiches and hot coffee.
- Kung Fu Tea: The best boba tea in our area, located on Rowan Boulevard. Customize your tea selecting every detail from sweetness to the number of bubbles, and take it on the go.
- Playa Bowls: If you’re seeking a quick, healthy meal, Playa Bowls is your spot. Located at the beginning of Rowan Boulevard, it offers fresh fruit bowls, smoothies and treats.
For the Family
- Glassboro Heritage Museum: Ever wonder how Glassboro acquired its name? The Heritage Glass Museum preserves and displays antique glasswork made in Glassboro and surrounding South Jersey towns over the past 200 years. The best part – it’s free admission!
- Town Square: Enjoy the day with your family at our Town Square. Located at the end of Rowan Boulevard is a community place with art, adirondack chairs, and a fountain display. Throughout the year, Glassboro hosts many seasonal events in this space, including the annual tree lighting and Summer Fest.
- Edelman Planetarium: Explore the skies through live stargazing or immersive 360-degree video in our Planetarium, located on campus in Science Hall. All shows are one hour long, with new shows featured every month.
For the Parents
- Axe and Arrow: Located on Rowan Boulevard, this microbrewery and taproom offers a wide variety of craft beer styles. Bring your own food!
- Chickie’s & Pete’s: A Philadelphia staple is located right on our campus. Come in to watch the game or get a sweet taste of some Crabfries®.
Around the Corner
- Uptown Pitman is just a short drive away and is a hot spot for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy quaint shops, historic landmarks and family-owned restaurants.
Lodging
- Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Glassboro: Located on Rowan Boulevard, the four-story, 129-room hotel features a heated indoor pool and spa, outdoor courtyard and fire pit, and is just a short walk to our campus.
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What is Rowan Boulevard?
Grab a bite or go somewhere fun with friends at Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro’s downtown area at the edge of Rowan University’s campus. This is also the place where many community events happen. I’ve been to a car show, Boro in Lights, and a few food truck festivals. (You have to check out Reds III, owned […]
National Dog Day: August 26 Is a Day For The Dogs
Rowan Blog contributor, Public Relations major and student athlete Natalie DePersia captures Rowan’s beloved Prof Pets.
As tribute to National Dog Day, we would like to highlight some of the pets of our Rowan students and alumni.
National Dog Day is more than just a day to have a bigger incentive to post a cute picture of your furry friend. This national day is a holiday that is also celebrated to bring awareness to the canine population that needs adopting and rescuing. National Dog Day is a day to celebrate every dog breed at every stage and age.
While purchasing an owning purebred dogs in America is common, it is important to be educated on the importance of adopting a dog. There are many shelters around that have purebred adoption options available as well. By adopting a furry friend, you may not only save the life of your dog, you are contributing to breaking the system of pet overpopulation, you will be paying way less than buying a dog from a breeder, and you can be potentially inspiring others to adopt as well.
Dogs are important because they also provide company and companionship. Whether you are trying to sleep through a windy storm, afraid of the dark, or simply having a bad day, a dog can not only help you feel better, they can relieve stress and anxiety as well. Dogs provide endless positivity; the simplest adventures are viewed as the greatest joy from a dogs point of view.
Dogs are also amazing by their ability to help their owners. There are many different types of service dogs ranging from; diabetes assist dogs that can detect low blood sugar levels, autism service dogs that assist those with autism by helping them with everyday tasks, hearing dogs that assist individuals with hearing problems, seizure response dogs who assist their owner during or after a seizure, guide dogs who assist visibly impaired owners, and more.
Dogs truly are amazing and provide so much love and presence in our everyday lives. Whether you have a dog of your own, are looking into adopting a furry friend, or just love these companions from afar, make sure to send some love to a dog today.
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Natalie DePersia, junior public relations major
What Is Bunce Green?
Bunce Green is an iconic spot on campus and the setting for quite a few Rowan activities. Read more about what happens at Bunce Green and why it is a popular Rowan destination.
What is Bunce Green?
In order to answer this question, we must first define what a green is. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a green is defined as “a grassy plain or plot: such as a common or park in the center of a town or village, or a putting green.” Bunce Green is the grassy plot in the center of Rowan’s campus. It is located in front of Rowan’s historic Bunce Hall.
What is Bunce Hall?
Bunce Hall is Rowan’s first building, which welcomed students of the “The Glassboro Normal School” when it opened in 1923.
The structure is named after Glassboro Normal School’s second president, Dr. Edgar Bunce. It is the brick, stately building that we most associate with Rowan University. People often take graduation photos in front of Bunce Hall.
What do people do on Bunce Green?
Bunce Green is a great outdoor spot to hang out or study. It is a beautiful environment in the fall and spring.
Students, faculty and other members of the Rowan/Glassboro community like to run, walk, study, hang out and play games on Bunce Green.
Sometimes there are special events at Bunce Green, such as events put on by the Student University Programmers, the President’s Welcome and Commencement!
What’s so special about Bunce Green?
Bunce Green is where you start and end your Rowan career. Bunce Green is where the President’s Welcome during Welcome Week (a follow-up to Orientation) takes place in your first week of your first year. Bunce Green is also where graduation takes place after your last week of senior year.
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National NJ Day: Are You From North, South, or Central Jersey?
Rowan Blog contributor, Public Relations major and student athlete Natalie DePersia touches upon the common debate between North, South, and Central Jersey.
The debate about North, South, and Central Jersey is somewhat silly until your friends and even acquaintances get quite annoyed on your opinion. Being from South Jersey my entire life, I believe a tasty dessert is water ice, a breakfast food is pork roll, and water is pronounced how it is spelled.
In honor of National New Jersey Day, I am curious on where the line is drawn between North, South, and Central Jersey.
The debate between pronunciations and geographical locations is all fun and games until a friendly debate turns into turmoil. If an individual from South Jersey calls the breakfast food pork roll and an individual from North Jersey calls the food Taylor Ham … what does an individual from Central Jersey call it? If they call it pork roll does that mean they live closer to South Jersey? Is that a plausible argument? I do not think the answer to those questions will ever be known.
Where is the line drawn to split South Jersey from Central Jersey from North Jersey? I understand that North Jersey versus South Jersey is can be associated with location. For instance, South Jersey has Philadelphia as its neighbor while North Jersey is closer to New York City. For individuals that have somewhat of a split distance between those two major cities … would it be fair to say they live in Central Jersey?
Truly every Jersey resident has a different answer. Some residents say they are visiting the beach by saying “I’m going down the shore,” when others say “I’m going to the shore.” Other differences in word choice can be associated with what an individual calls a sandwich — a hoagie or a sub.
Geographical distinctions are endless. Do you have good bagels in your area? You must be from North Jersey. Prior to college, I believed South Jersey bagels were delectable. However, fellow peers and friends quickly explained that South Jersey does not produce a GOOD Jersey bagel and I need to taste one from New York and/or North Jersey.
Whether one is from South, Central, or North Jersey, the feud will go on and the differences in pronunciations and word choices will remain. Which part of Jersey are you from?
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Natalie DePersia, junior public relations major
Profs Abroad: Stephanie in Paris (and Other Parts of France)
Today we speak with Stephanie Ibe, who graduated in the Spring of 2020 and majored in Biological Sciences with a minor in French and an Honors and Pre-med concentration. Stephanie stayed in Le Havre, France for seven months while working as a teaching assistant through the TAPIF Program. Stephanie comes from Franklin Park, NJ in Somerset County. She was involved in MAPS (Minority Association of Premedical Students), Res Life as an RA/ARD, research labs, tutoring, RUPAC (Rowan University Philippine American Coalition), Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED – Premed Honors Society), University Chorus, and mentoring through the Dr. Harley E. Flack program.
What happened after you arrived in France?
After I arrived, I had to go through all these different transportation modes to go from Paris to Le Havre and my phone wasn’t working! I had to navigate the entire thing just by talking to people and from reading signs. I don’t know how I ended up making it to Le Havre. It was raining, too. It was a bit of a shock to just be thrown in and use [only] French right away.
I had a Prof Référente (Referent Teacher) with whom I could communicate through Facebook. She was so helpful. She helped me find my place to stay because the high school that I worked at didn’t have housing available for me. So she asked another high school nearby if I can stay there and it ended up working out. She picked me up from the train station once I arrived. She gave me bed sheets and a week’s worth of groceries. I was lucky to have good support over there.
Was it scary having to talk in French to French people?
I was honestly really scared when I first arrived because it wasn’t the same as “classroom French.” I’ve never studied abroad before, so I never knew what it was like to actually speak French in France. I went to France once when I was in high school, but I always had my teachers there to help us. This time, I was by myself. I had to use my French, especially when I had to explain things to my students. Sometimes they didn’t understand what I was saying in English, so I would have to translate in French.
You get used to it after a while. There’s a lot of slang I need to learn as well as very technical vocabulary. I had to open a bank account in France and I didn’t know any banking vocabulary, so it was a bit difficult. I also observed the biology lab classes in one of the high schools. Even small things, like DNA, were switched. It was ADN.
Your brain automatically switches to your second language after being immersed in it for a while. It’s also easier to learn different languages when you are able to see the connections between languages. When I was there, I tried to practice my Spanish with the Spanish assistants. It’s a lot easier when you’re talking to someone that’s native to that language. They can tell when I am making a mistake and they don’t feel shy to correct me and give me feedback because they are teachers. It’s what they do.
What other countries were your fellow assistants from?
I met assistants from Spain, Germany, England, Northern Ireland, Los Angeles, Colorado, New York, Kenya, Russia and Jordan.
What was your favorite memory (outside of being a teaching assistant)?
Spending all of my time with the assistants because that’s all we really had. Everything was closed after one week of me being there. We didn’t have museums or restaurants to go to. All we had was each other. I was lucky to live right next to the beach, so I had a lot of beach days. It was only a 20-minute walk to the beach. Having that space to get out, explore new places, and take my beach days were fun.
I worked 12 hours a week, 5 days a week, a few hours each weekday. In France, they start school at 8 a.m. and finish at 5:20 p.m. They get two 15-minute breaks as well as an hour and 20 minutes for a lunch break. They can do whatever they want during their break, like walk around town and eat anywhere. A lot of my students would go home and eat lunch. They also take the public bus to school, not a singular school bus.
What was your favorite meal in France?
I ate a lot of vegan food because most of [the assistants] were either vegan or vegetarian. I really liked it because I never knew you could do so much with such little ingredients because the vegan diet is so restricted. They can’t eat any meat or dairy, or even honey. But, you can do so much with spice. We would always have potluck dinners. Also, the food at my high school was so fancy because [the students] are training to be proper chefs. They would practice making fancy French desserts and sophisticated dishes. French school meals are also very balanced and affordable.
What was the most interesting thing you learned about France?
I guess, how welcoming everyone was! I watched Emily in Paris right before I left and I had this idea in my head. “I’m going to be all by myself and they’re going to shoo me away because I’m American.” But no, everyone was so welcoming! When you’re walking down the street, everyone says “Hello, how are you?” Even though you’re complete strangers. When I first got back, I wanted to have a conversation with my cashier like in France.
What was your favorite souvenir?
My favorite souvenir was a ukulele. I had to get rid of a lot of clothes and a pair of shoes to fit the ukulele! I only came with one suitcase, one carry-on, and one backpack. I ended up leaving a lot of shirts. I traded with other assistants. For example, I gave some of my Rowan shirts. I traded them for a Spanish white sweatshirt from Granada as well as a Spanish jean jacket. I also bought real lavender. It is really cool because it keeps its scent for a really long time. It made my luggage smell amazing!
Is there anything else you’d like to tell me about your time in France?
The overall experience made me think about how it felt like to be a foreigner in another country, which is something that a lot of us have not experienced. It made me really think about how it might have felt for my mom who came from the Philippines to the U.S.
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Marian Suganob, public relations and advertising graduate
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Stephanie Batista, junior music industry major and Stephanie Ibe, biological sciences graduate
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Keeping Houseplants In Your Dorm or Apartment
Today we speak with three Rowan students about living on campus with plants in their living spaces.
Tara Lonsdorf, a senior Geology major from East Windsor, NJ (Mercer County) has three plants, all of which were given to her from different people. She says she has, “a tiny air plant given to me by my dad, an aloe plant given to me by my boyfriend, and a jade plant given to me by Lindsay Johnson at the Wellness Center after completing counseling with her.” Tara’s reasoning for her having those specific plants are that they are convenient for her. She explained, “All of the plants are small, easy to transport, and super low-maintenance.” Tara also advised, “Don’t get a plant just to have a plant. Get a plant that will be meaningful to you and fit your lifestyle.”
Kalie VanDewater, senior Journalism major from Mt. Holly, NJ (Burlington County) said, “I have three plants: an aloe, a cactus, and the other one is a vine plant.” Kalie said, “I just got them because I thought they were cool. I honestly can’t remember why.” Kalie’s advice is, “I recommend a cactus because that’s my most resilient plant and does well without a lot of water.”
Rachel Rumsby, a sophomore Communication Studies & Public Relations double major from River Edge, NJ (Bergen County) said, “I have one bamboo plant. My roommate, friend and I went to a Rowan After Hours event because we heard they were giving away pumpkins. They ran out of pumpkins so we were not able to get one. However, they had these bamboo plants so we each got one of those instead.” Rachel’s tip was, “Buy something easy to take care of and small to start off.”
Among the three of them they all are happy and enjoy living with their houseplants.
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What Profs Are Listening to: First Year, Sophomore Edition
Today we hear from Rowan freshmen and sophomores about what music they have been listening to. Nyds Rivera is a first-year student with a Writing Arts major and psychology minor at Rowan from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). They said, “My Chemical Romance is probably my top favorite but I have been listening to a […]
Prof Style: Laptop Stickers
Rowan students share with us a little bit about their laptop stickers. Alyssa Putiri is a senior Biological Sciences major from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). She says, “I picked these stickers because some of them just look really cool, while the others sort of represent my interests! It’s really hard for me to pick […]
Cuddle Up, Profs, for National Cuddle Up Day!
To celebrate National Cuddle Up Day, we’re featuring some Profs who are spreading the love and snuggling up with their friends, family and pets!
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Bianca Torres, senior music industry major
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20 Questions With Autumn [VIDEO]
Psychology major Autumn Vilchez-Cruz shares what it’s really like to be a Prof, while answering 20 quick questions. As we walk through campus to the Wellness Center, Autumn answers questions about her major, on-campus jobs, and leadership positions.
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Prof Style: Computer Science Major Matthew Kresge Shows Off His Colorful Hair
Today, we feature sophomore Matthew Kresge, a Computer Science major with a minor in Mathematics from Douglasville, PA. Matthew tells us more about his fashionable hairstyle.
Why Rowan?
Honestly, I knew I wanted to go a little bit away from home. I kind of wanted to go to a school that I knew a lot of classmates weren’t going to go to, so I thought this would be the right school for me.
What did you use to get your hair color?
I use Arctic Fox for my hair.
How did you decide on the color?
So, when I first dyed it, I bleached my hair because it was a brown. It turned blonde, then when I dyed it again, it turned into a darker blue. This is like two weeks of fading so it turned into this shade of green! At first, my parents were very hesitant to let me dye my hair, but now they don’t really care.
Have you dyed your hair before?
Before this, I dyed my hair red, like a very bright red, and then it faded into orange.
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Bianca Torres, senior music industry major
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PROFpets: Sarah Prosser and Slinky The Miniature Dachshund
Sarah Prosser talks about the new addition to her family — Slinky, a miniature dachshund. “In general, if you want to get a dog just get it. He brings so much happiness.” – Sarah Prosser Story and photos by: Stephanie Batista, sophomore music industry major
Celebrating Earth Day | 10 Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Today’s story is from Dominique Fiorentino, a junior public relations major from Washington Township, NJ (Gloucester County) who rents a house off-campus with friends.
Living a greener lifestyle is something everyone should aspire to become better at. Reducing your carbon impact, creating less waste, and focusing on sustainability – all of this is much easier than you may think. That is why I am here to provide 10 simple ways to reduce your environmental impact in your everyday lifestyle.
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Use a reusable water bottle.
The cost of the average reusable water bottle is about the same price as three cases of water. Imagine all of the money you save and plastic waste you avoid from this simple change. Rowan provides water bottle refilling stations in each of their buildings to keep your bottle full. You can take the extra step and purchase a water filter for your dorm to ensure you always have clean water!
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Find alternative ways of travel.
Rather than always driving to class, find an alternative! You can soak in the fresh air and get moving by walking or biking to class. Not only are these environmentally friendly alternatives, but they are also good for your own well being. If these aren’t an option, you could take the Rowan Shuttle or carpool with friends! Any of these options allows you to help reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to a cleaner planet.
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Refuse plastic utensils and straws.
Single-use plastic utensils take an average of 1,000 years to decompose. That means every plastic fork, knife, straw that has been used in our lifetimes is still polluting the planet. When dining at home, stick to reusable silverware. You can take it a step further by refusing plastic utensils and straws when ordering take out food. This simple switch will go a long way.
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Take shorter showers.
The average shower head uses about 2 gallons of water per minute. By making a conscious effort to shorten your showers, not only will you be saving water but also energy used to heat the water.
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Shop with reusable bags.
Don’t contribute to the billions of plastic bags used worldwide each year. Most of these bags end up polluting our waterways and harming sea life. Think of all the waste we could reduce by simply switching to reusable bags every time we shop. If you have difficulty remembering your plastic bags when shopping, try keeping them in your car!
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Thrift or borrow clothing.
Believe it or not, the fashion industry contributes 10% of the global carbon emissions. Rather than buying a new outfit for every occasion, borrow something from a friend or visit your local thrift store. And trust me, your wallet will thank you later!
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Support companies with sustainable business practices.
If possible, buy from companies who are certified B corporations. Companies who use renewable energy and recycled products, and strive to reduce their environmental impact. The more green companies are supported, the more likely other companies will soon follow.
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Turn off and unplug.
When not in use, unplug and turn off your chargers, fans, lamps, etc. Although these objects may seem like they’re “off”, they are still using plenty of energy. The planet and your wallet will thank you later.
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Limit your meat and dairy.
It can be difficult to completely cut out animal products. This is why I suggest choosing vegan/ vegetarian options when possible. Items such as almond milk, dairy-free yogurt, vegan snacks, and meat alternatives. If you would like to take it a step further, dedicate your Mondays to Meatless Mondays! This way you can ensure that you are truly making an effort to limit your animal product intake.
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Educate others about what they can do!
Spread the word to those around you on how they can do their part! The more of us practicing environmentally friendly habits, the more of a positive impact we will make.
Although these are just a few minor adjustments in your everyday lifestyle, they can go a long way. Imagine the positive impact we would make if we all made the effort and did our part to help keep our planet clean. Whether you decide to implement just a few or all of these mindful tips is up to you. It is all about being consistent with these habits that will make a difference.
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Pre-Quarantine 20 Questions with Cam Hadley [VIDEO]
Welcome to Rowan at Home, our new series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story features Camryn Hadley, a junior isolating in her house in Somerset County, NJ. As we walk through the Student Center into the Student Government Association office, Camryn answers questions about her major, jobs on-campus, and leadership positions. Rowan Blog captured this footage pre-quarantine.
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Pandemic Profs: Prof Pups
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from Devon Graf, a senior communications studies major self-distancing from her house in Camden County, NJ. Devon joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Enchanted Celebrations was cut short prematurely due to COVID-19 affecting business.
Looking for something to liven up your day? I’m here to introduce you to our very special celebs of the week, Prof Pets! During these hard times it may be difficult to find a little positivity … these pets will be sure to brighten your day up.
- Athena – Athena is a two year old mixed pit bull. She was rescued from a shelter in Camden, after she was abused by her previous owners. She, along with her mother and father, brothers and sisters got separated at the pound. Athena found her “fur”ever home with Nikki Schaefer, a senior student at Rowan. Athena likes to play with her friends, cuddle and go for long walks, she is the most loving, gentle dog that just wants to be loved. We love you Athena!
Athena - Heidi – Our Heidi girl coming in famous here! Heidi is my own pup. I love her so much. Heidi is a two and a half year old rambunctious female lab. Boy, is this a crazy dog! I was surprised with Heidi on Christmas Eve by my mom and dad. They adopted her from Lancaster, PA. Heidi is the most fun loving dog around … and FULL of energy. Labs are a very smart breed, and she learns very quickly. Heidi loves to play ball in the backyard, and when you say “dog park” this dog jumps in joy. Heidi loves the dog park, she’s a super sociable dog that will play forever, I notice Heidi loves to steal fruit snacks, eat your left over cereal, and steal your socks.
Heidi - Bella – Bella babe is a super favorite over here. She was rescued from a neighbor back home in Freehold, NJ, by Madelyn. Bella is about two years old and she loves to cuddle and be around people.
Bella - Molly & Carson – Molly is a 9 year old loving dog who love was a rescue. Jenna Broadbent (a Rowan education major) loves to hangout with Molly all the time. Molly has a brother, Carson, who is another rescue who is 3 years old.
Molly and Carson - Next up we have Madelyn Buckingham’s rescue pups! They are both puppy mill rescues and survivors. The furry brown one is the youngest and her favorite thing to do is be held and rocked. The older lab mix has an adorable obsession with gummy bears… (Me too).
- Sophie – Sophie was born on December 29, 2018 in Alabama. She’s just over one year old. She enjoys playing fetch and loves healthy snacks like spinach and green beans … (I wish I loved them as much as Sophie!). She also loves the beach and to snuggle. Sophie has her own Instagram for you to follow! @Sophiethebmd
Sophie - Korona – A big shout out to Syndie Kinsler on her cute six year old cattle dog chow mix. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, swimming and being out in the woods with horses. She is a very loyal and loving dog who loves to cuddle!
Korona - Gabriella Snookie – Brandon Clement and his mother chose Gabby from an Amish farm 10 years ago. She was completely black with a brown bottom. She stared at Brandon and his mother and completely fell in love! It was like they were all soulmates. She was the last pup out of the litter. When Gabby turned 8 months they got her to be a service dog and become licensed and fully trained with the state. Amazing! She can sense when Brandon’s mother is suffering from anxiety. She was a god send!
Gabby - Last up, we have Kourtey Clyde’s pup, Baxter. His birthday is April 4, and he was born in Tennessee. He loves carrots and to play fetch. He can’t sleep unless he is laying on his back.
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Devon Graf, Senior Communication Studies Major
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Pre-Quarantine 20 Questions with Faith Diccion [VIDEO]
Welcome to Rowan at Home, our new series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story features Faith Diccion, a sophomore isolating in her house in Atlantic County, NJ. A double major in Theatre and Radio/TV/Film Faith shares what it’s really like to be a Rowan Prof while answering 20 questions strolling on Rowan Boulevard. Rowan Blog captured this footage pre-quarantine.
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Alyssa Bauer, senior public relations major
ROWAN RESET | Sleepy Cat Edition [VIDEO]
Rowan Reset is our self-care series of laid-back videos to view as you go about your day — play as you study, nap, practice self-care or just veg out.
Meet the adorable, sleepy cats of one Rowan Prof’s household.
Harrison (white/tabby), Simon (skinnier gray), Priya (fluffy), Jingle (not-so-skinny gray) and Gouda (jet black) enjoy their mid-day sunny nap. Interested in a furry companion? Local rescues are in need of fosters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reach out to your local organizations to temporarily take in a cat. Most rescues/shelters cover all expenses — food, litter, veterinary — you just supply the space and the love!
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Women’s Ice Hockey Team Invites Us to Practice [VIDEO]
Danielle Felicioli, a junior from Glen Rock, NJ (Bergen County) and Erin Campbell, a sophomore from Jackson, NJ (Ocean County) give us an inside look into the Rowan women’s ice hockey team during their practice.
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Nicole Cier, senior writing arts major
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ROWAN RESET | Morning Plant Care [VIDEO]
Rowan Reset is our Self-Care Sunday series of laid-back videos you can view as you go about your day — play as you study, nap, practice self-care or just veg out. Choose. Play. Reset.
Noel deep cleans her plants every January, but this time she is helped by a cat!
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Noel Waldron, senior advertising major
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Gabe Georges, music industry alumnus
ROWAN RESET | Winter Hike [VIDEO]
Rowan Reset is our Self-Care Sunday series of laid-back videos you can view as you go about your day — play as you study, nap, practice self-care or just veg out. Choose. Play. Reset.
Noel and Gabe go for a winter hike with the very good boy, Rain.
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Video by:
Noel Waldron, senior advertising major
ROWAN RESET | Dog Park [VIDEO]
Rowan Reset is our Self-Care Sunday series of laid-back videos you can view as you go about your day — play as you study, nap, practice self-care or just veg out. Choose. Play. Reset.
Just some good boys hangin’ out in the good boy park!
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Video by:
Noel Waldron, senior advertising major
Music by:
Joseph Murphy, senior music industry major
ROWAN RESET | Lavender Coffee [VIDEO]
Noel Waldron walks you through her process of making lavender coffee in the morning, featuring her roommate’s cat, Cthulhu.
PROF Pets: Zazu
Meet Zazu!
Name: Zazu
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 1 year old
Likes: rolling in dirt and mud, being pet and cuddled, playing with other pups, and taking naps!
Dislikes: when people fly by on skateboards — too loud!
“Zazu is a Seeing Eye puppy, and I’m in the Seeing Eye organization of Gloucester County. I’m taking him out for a walk right now while my friend is in class, but I’ve raised a Seeing Eye puppy before on my own, and it was an awesome experience. I definitely recommend getting involved!” – Ben Graham, Piano Performance major from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County).
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Story and photography by:
Nicole Cier, senior writing arts major
What Profs Are Listening To: Gianna Witasick
Name: Gianna Witasick
Major: Psychology with a Pre-Med concentration, might pick up an Anthropology major!
Year: Junior
Hometown and county: Ocean City, NJ (Cape May County)
Off-campus resident? Yes
First-generation college student? No
What are you listening to right now?
“I chose five songs that remind me of this time of year for the whole fall vibe. I chose “Petulia” by The Kooks, “Livewire” by Oh Wonder, “Mykonos” by Fleet Foxes, “Pale Blue Eyes” by The Velvet Underground and “Heavenly” by Shoobies, which is a new song they just released!
Why did you pick these songs?
“I think that they all have a very similar fall-type vibe, like when you’re walking down the street and it’s starting to get colder outside and there’s all the colorful leaves on the ground. These are the songs I want to be listening to to put myself in the mood for this time of year. It’s a very specific type of mellowness that’s a little bit more calm than the summer. I have playlists for every time of year!”
Do you have a favorite from those five songs you picked?
“That’s a really good question! I really like ‘Petulia,’ I think it’s upbeat for a fall song. I think a lot of fall songs tend to be on the sad side for some reason because I guess it’s the end of the summer season. It makes me happy, it’s a really good feeling. Also the new Shoobies song ‘Heavenly’ is so good. It’s a bit different from their other music and their old sound but in a really good way. Shoobies are a local band from the Asbury Park area and they rock! Shameless plug, they’re the best band in New Jersey and the world.”
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Story and photography by:
Enzo Ronchi, senior public relations major
PROF Pets: Salem the Cat
Meet Salem!
Breed: Black shorthair
Age: 11 months
Owner: Justin Borelli, Advertising major, College of Communication and Creative Arts
Lives in: Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County)
He’s very energetic and playful and loves napping in the sun.
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Story by:
Justin Borelli, advertising senior
PROF Pets: Billie
Meet Billie!
Name: Billie (after Billie Holiday)
Breed: Rescue (unknown)
Age: 1 year old
Owner: Jayce Williams, senior Music Industry major from Newton, NJ (Sussex County)
Likes: walks, toys and cheese
Dislikes: loud noises
“I love walking her on campus! It’s a great way to get her to socialize with people and sometimes other dogs.” — Jayce
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Story and photography by:
Chad Wittmann, senior journalism major
PROF Pets: Egg, Frankie and Gandalf
Meet Egg, Frankie and Gandalf!
Names: Egg, Frankie (after Frank Ocean) and Gandalf (from Lord of the Rings)
Breed: Dumbo rats, hairless
Age: approximately six months old
Likes: fruit and climbing
Dislikes: baths
“I’m grateful that I found an off-campus house so I can have my rats with me at school! They’re actually such sweet pets, and I think people should give them a chance.” — Jenny Hovell, senior Law and Justice Studies/Art double major from Blairstown, NJ (Warren County).
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Story and photography by:
Chad Wittmann, senior journalism major
PROF Pets: Doby the Chihuahua
Meet Doby. He’s a chihuahua, and he loves to go outside each morning to smell the flowers.
Age: Nine
Owner: Iridian Gonzalez, Journalism major, College of Communication and Creative Arts
Likes: Going on long walks and getting lots of attention.
Dislikes: Going to the vet and getting his nails clipped.
“My favorite place in the whole world is the park near my house because it’s the only park where the grass isn’t taller than me.”
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Story and photography by:
Iridian Gonzalez, senior journalism major
Prof Style: Dennis Campanella
“It was either black or green, and a black bike is just kind of boring.” Dennis Campanella, a rising senior biology major from Vineland (Cumberland County), commutes to class on this cool bike every day! Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Photo by: Nicole Cier, rising senior writing arts major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Hard Boiled Eggs
Having hard-boiled eggs prepped in the fridge allows me to eat during my busy days. It’s easy to make once you get the hang of it and great to throw on avocado toast, on top of a salad or seasoned with salt & pepper. Shout-out to my mom for coaching me over the phone throughout this one … twice.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Ice cubes
Directions:
- Fill a bowl with ice water.
- Place 5-6 eggs in medium pot. Cover eggs with cold water. Bring to a boil.
- When water starts to boil, set a timer for 5 minutes. Turn off stove and place eggs in ice water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Crack and peel eggs.
- Enjoy now or store for later!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
Prof Style: Michael Buck
“One time a friend said my style is ‘athleisure’ (athletic leisure). I am ready to go to a movement class at any time.”
Michael Buck, sophomore theatre major (acting/directing & musical theatre track), from Red Bank (Monmouth County), NJ.
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Story and photography by:
Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and theatre major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Chicken & Veggie Pasta
I see so many students (especially my roommate) eating plain pasta, which gets old… fast. I always try to add a type of protein and veggie(s) into my pasta to enhance the taste and quality of the meal – it adds a couple of steps but is well worth it!
Ingredients:
- Pasta
- Chicken
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Pasta Sauce
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to labeled directions.
- Slice or cube chicken, saute in medium-large sized pan until cooked.
- While pasta water is boiling and chicken is cooking, chop mushrooms. Throw mushrooms and spinach into the pan.
- Once pasta is cooked and drained, mix into pan. Add pasta sauce and stir. Enjoy!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
Prof Style: Melissa Luna
“I just like to pair colors that I think look good together.” Melissa Luna, a sophomore journalism major from New York City.
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(Weekly) Daily Dish – Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients:
- Seasoned bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Chicken cutlets
- Eggs
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Whisk 2 eggs in bowl. Then pour bread crumb and parmesan cheese in shallow dish.
- Dip chicken in egg wash and then in bread crumbs. Place on pan. Cook for 20-30 minutes depending on how thin/thick your chicken is. Plate and enjoy!
I paired the chicken with leftover veggies!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
What Profs Are Listening To: John Alviar
“I have been listening to a mixed playlist consisting of classic rock, modern psychedelic, indie, 80s-90s pop/alternative/indie, modern hip hop, and old rap my favorite artist, or should I say duo King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
My favorite song is in a complete different category — a rap song by Travis Scott ; NO BYSTANDERS. Also my favorite album at the moment is a classic album, ‘Bleach’ by Nirvana.” John Alviar, senior biology major from Stratford, NJ (Camden County).
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Photography by:
Jelani James senior journalism major
Prof Style: Hashim Rahman
“My style is mainly bringing back brands that didn’t used to be big at the time, such as Champion. Back then Champion used to be laughed at, but now it’s back and I’ve had this vintage Champion hoodie for quite some time. A lot of brands are making their way back to market in a big way and I’m taking full advantage,” Hashim Rahman, a junior law and justice major from West Windsor, NJ (Mercer County).
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Story and photography by:
Jelani James, senior journalism major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Zucchini Noodles
I eat zucchini noodles, or zoodles, at least twice a week. It’s a healthy, easy and filling meal that’s easy to modify!
Ingredients:
- Package of zoodles
Directions:
- Heat and spray large saucepan. Place zoodles on pan once it’s hot.
I love adding a source of protein to every meal, so I chose cooked shrimp this time! - Stir occasionally. Cook for 6-9 minutes, or until zoodles are soft. Enjoy!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
What Profs Are Listening To: Liz Cicali
“The 4333 shows are always really fun! There’s a lot of people there and everyone’s always having a great time. Transfer Post is a fairly new band and they’re performing in shows all around Rowan. I love listening to them,” Liz Cicali, sophomore music education major from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County)
Band photos taken at two recent shows at 4333 Collective & Artheads Anonymous, by Julia Conner and William Shaw.
Transfer Post consists of four Rowan transfer students:
Jeff Maul – lead guitar
Enzo Ronchi – rhythm guitar
Alex Bierman – drums
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Story and photography by:
Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and theatre major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – BLT
This easy BLT makes for the perfect light lunch!
Ingredients:
- 2-4 slices of bacon/turkey bacon
- 2 slices of bread
- Half of an avocado
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
Directions:
- Toast bread. While bread is toasting, line a plate with a paper towel, place bacon on plate and cover with another paper towel. (I microwaved my turkey bacon for 70 seconds and it came out pretty crispy).
- Spread avocado on toast, top with lettuce, tomato slices and bacon. Enjoy!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
Prof Style: Gwyneth Sanchez
“My style changes and I always go for trendy stuff. I describe my style as modern streetwear in a way, it’s always different but, I usually go towards neutral tones and you never see me in bright colors.”
Transfer student Gwyneth Sanchez, junior, advertising major, from Pleasantville (Atlantic County), New Jersey
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Edris Forde, junior radio/TV/film major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Healthy Pancakes
Pancakes are great, but healthy pancakes are even better—especially when there’s only two ingredients needed for the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 banana
Directions:
- Crack eggs in bowl, break up banana in the same bowl, and mash with a fork.
- Pour mix into a medium sized pan on a medium heat. Flip after a few minutes or when the bottom is lightly browned.
I love adding fresh fruit to my pancakes! This time, I chose blueberries. - Once both sides are browned, the pancakes are done!
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
Prof Style: Jasmine Johnson
“My style is comfortable and simple, but with some hidden personality.” Jasmine Johnson, a senior at Glassboro High School, who takes art classes on campus.
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Photo by:
Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major
Prof Style: Tyshawn Dixon
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(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Baked Potato
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(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwavable Quesadilla
This quesadilla is quick and easy to make – perfect for days where you only have 5 minutes to eat!
Ingredients:
- 1 tortilla
- 2 slices of cheese
- Pre-cooked chicken
Directions:
- Microwave tortilla for 30 seconds.
- Place cheese and chicken (I added peppers for an extra topping) on half of the tortilla. Fold over the tortilla and microwave for 45 seconds and enjoy!
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Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
(Weekly) Daily Dish: 3 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 minutes
I definitely consider breakfast an important meal – no one wants to be that person with the rumbling stomach in their morning class. These 3 meals only take a few minutes to make and fill me up more than a bowl of cereal ever will.
1. Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is a trendy, healthy and easy-to-make meal. I’ve been making this almost every day this past semester!
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 slices of bread
- 1 small avocado
- 2 eggs
Directions:
- Toast bread until toasted to your preference.
2. Cook eggs on a medium heat in a small or medium sized pan (a few minutes per side).
3. Spread avocado on toast and season (I highly suggest the Everything but the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s).
4. Top toast with eggs and enjoy!
2. Oatmeal
I love making oatmeal when I have to be up extra early, its so easy to throw in a to-go cup and eat it on my walk to class or meetings.
Ingredients
- Microwavable oatmeal pack
- Handful of fruit
Directions
- Follow oatmeal directions.
- While your oatmeal is cooking, chop fruit of your choice. Once oatmeal is cooked, top with fruit and enjoy.
3. Banana/Strawberry Toast
This is another perfect meal to eat on-the-go barely takes 5 minutes to prep.
Ingredients
- 1 or 2 slices of toast
- Handful of fruit
Directions
- Toast bread. While bread is toasting, chop up fruit.
- Place fruit on toasted bread and enjoy! To make this a fuller meal, you can add yogurt with some granola.
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Story and photography by:
Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
What Profs are Listening To: Hashim Rahman
Hashim Rahman, junior law and justice major from West Windsor, NJ (Mercer County). “I’ve been listening to a lot rap lately such as Drake, Travis Scott, you know all of the big names in the industry today. Currently my favorite song is STARGAZING by Travis Scott off of his album Astroworld.” Hashim lives off campus […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – 5 Minute Pizza
If you don’t have 30 minutes to wait for a pizza , check out this 5 minute recipe with only 3 needed ingredients! 2. Spoon marinara sauce on top of english muffin halves.
Prof Style: Jenny Hovell
“I would describe my style as dumpster grunge chic. Things on sale, things my mom or sister or grandma are getting rid of. I love layering, dark tones and anything high waisted. Definitely since I’ve come to college I’ve started wearing whatever makes me happy. And I look good!”
Jenny Hovell, a junior Art and Law & Justice double major from Blairstown, NJ (Warren County).
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Photo by: Nicole Cier, junior Writing Arts major
Prof on the Run: Rowan Boulevard Edition [VIDEO]
Peep our Prof’s view of the daytime Rowan Boulevard. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Recorded by: Alexander Belli, senior public relations and advertising major Edited by: Vanessa Vause, senior public relations, advertising and theatre major Music by: Dan Ledden, senior public relations major
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Grilled Cheese
One of my favorite comfort foods is grilled cheese. Embarrassingly enough, I’ve only recently mastered this meal, but along my journey, I learned how to make it 10x better. Ingredients: Two slices of bread Cheese of your choice (my favorite is mozzarella) 1/2 of an avocado Spinach Tomato slices Directions:1. Heat pan over medium heat. […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Mac and Cheese
Living off of boxed mac and cheese doesn’t have to be as sad as it sounds … I found ways to upgrade my meal in a quick and affordable way! Ingredients: Box of mac and cheese 1/2 of an avocado 1/2 of a jalapeño Chopped sun dried tomatoes Directions: Follow boxed mac and cheese directions […]
New Semester Resolutions
It’s pretty common for people to set goals for the upcoming year, but a specific group of people who’d really benefit from new resolutions is college students. It’s hard coming back to school after a month of relaxation and your mom doing your laundry, but some new semester resolutions will help you get back on […]
What Profs are Listening To: Ashley So
Ashley So, a Graphic Design and Art major from Winslow, N.J. (Camden County), listens to Roy Blair’s album “Cat Heaven” while taking a study break outside. Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Home Made French Fries
Ingredients: 3-4 medium sized potatoes Olive oil Desired seasonings Directions Rinse potatoes and dry. Cut potatoes. 2. Coat wedges with seasonings of your choice. 3. Place on baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until crispy and enjoy! Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a […]
Prof Style: Haley Evans
“My style is a mixture of everything — there are so many clothes in my closet! It’s somewhere between the big city trends and South Jersey style that I’ve noticed.” Haley Evans, a senior liberal studies major from Cedarbrook, NJ (Camden County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance […]
Prof Style: Aaliyah Davis
“I always take the time to pick out clothes. No matter how busy I am I like to look put together.” Aaliyah Davis, a freshman broadcast journalism major from Marlton, N.J. (Burlington County). Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu […]
Prof Style: Taylor Avery
“I like my outfits to be cute and comfortable!” Taylor Avery, senior biology major from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County). Like what you see, come visit us! 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 […]
What Profs are Listening To: Dan Ryan
“I’ve been a huge Taylor Swift fan since I was in eighth grade. I skipped my high school prom to see her! I’ve even met her twice.” Dan Ryan, a junior transfer marketing major who commutes from Williamstown, N.J. (Gloucester County) and is a first generation college student. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Breakfast Meal Preps
Mornings can be stressful when you wake up 30 minutes before your class, but that doesn’t mean you should skip breakfast! Here are my two holy grail breakfast prep meals, which, more importantly, you can take on the go. Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 1 cup of yogurt 1 cup of strawberries 1 cup of granola Honey […]
What Profs are Listening To: Kayla Vogel
Meet Kayla Vogel, a sophomore biology major from Mantua, N.J. (Gloucester County). She’s currently listening to “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath. Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Photo by: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major
Prof Style: Shay Reynolds
“My style is comfy, flexible grunge.” Shay Reynolds, a freshman psychology major from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Dollar Store Desserts for the Holidays
My sweet tooth hits hard during the holiday season, but thanks to the dollar store near campus, my cravings are satisfied with $3 or less! Brownie Sundae: Ingredients: Brownie mix (check to see what additional ingredients the mix calls for) Ice cream Chocolate chips Directions: Follow brownie mix directions. Add chocolate chips into mix. […]
How to: Decorate for the Holidays on a College Budget
The holidays should be full of decorations, unhealthy food, family/friends and A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra playing in the background. For me, decorating for the holidays is more enjoyable than actually celebrating them … but holiday decorations aren’t college-budget-friendly. However, when in doubt, go to the dollar store! I upgraded my dorm this holiday […]
Prof Style: Payge Tilton
“My style could best be described as mom jeans and dad shorts.” Payge Tilton, a freshman exploratory studies major from Allenhurst, N.J. (Monmouth County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Prof Style: Quinton Palms
“My style? Versatile.” Quinton Palms, a junior business management major from South Plainfield, N.J. (Middlesex County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Prof Style: Gabi Bruckner
“My style is straight from the thrift rack.” Gabi Bruckner, a junior music industry: business major from Howell, N.J. (Monmouth County) who is a first generation college student. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Story and photograph by: Bianca Torres, sophomore music industry major
Surviving Holidays, College Style: Thanksgiving Edition
It’s the busiest time of the fall semester … final projects begin, tests get tough, and our work load gets heavy as our focus begins to fade off. We get caught up in already planning next semester that we forget to be thankful for the moment we’re in right here, right now. Balancing classes, work, […]
(Weekly Daily Dish) – How to Meal Prep
Cooking most of your meals can be extremely stressful and time-consuming, so meal prepping once a week saves you time and it forces you to eat healthier. Pro-tip: fitting everything onto one pan makes for an easier clean-up! Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts 5-7 medium red potatoes 2 bundles of asparagus Olive oil (enough to coat […]
Rowan From the Skies: Episode 2 [VIDEO]
Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 going to surprise you while you’re visiting! Video created by: Alexander Belli, senior public relations […]
Prof Style: Kylie Westerbeck
“My style is grown up kindergartner meets art teacher. But comfortable.” Kylie Westerbeck, a senior theater major from Fredricksburg, V.A. Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Microwave Hacks
Freshmen usually aren’t given a full kitchen in college (which I think is for the best), but that doesn’t mean they aren’t able to cook anything. Check out these microwave hacks I wish I had when relying on a microfridge to eat. Eggs: Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp shredded cheese Toppings of […]
Prof Style: Vanessa Vause
“Walmart and Ross are my go-to stores. They have surprisingly cute stuff for so cheap!” Vanessa Vause, a senior public relations and advertising double major from Williamstown, N.J. (Gloucester County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish – Upgrading Your Ramen
College students are known for living off of ramen because realistically, we either can’t afford fine dining or we just don’t know how to make anything else. Embrace the stereotype and upgrade your ramen!! Ingredients: 1 ramen noodle pack 1 chicken breast Bell peppers Microwavable broccoli Microwavable corn Teriyaki sauce Directions: Cook chicken in a […]
Finding “Secret Menu” Options Not On Tapingo
Looking to switch up your routine meal? This week I explored a couple of food spots on Rowan’s campus that aren’t featured on the Tapingo app, but still offer meal exchanges and accept Dining Dollars or Rowan Bucks. As campus expands to accommodate new Prof’s, so do the food places … and “Whoo” wouldn’t love that? […]
Prof Style: Jacob Hellick
“I like the pre-2000s kind of trends that are popular right now.” Jacob Hellick, a freshman graphic design major from Woodstown, N.J. (Salem County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Pokémon Go Community Days Create New Friends On Campus
If you’re ever walking through campus and see a huge crowd gathered, have no fear — it’s not an angry mob or a protest, it’s a Pokémon Go hotspot! Though it’s been a while since anyone has mentioned the once-popular game, recent updates and additions have spiked its popularity again, sending Profs out and about […]
Prof Style: Seth Jackson
“A comfortable, colorful farmer riding his tractor,” says Seth Jackson, a senior theatre arts major (Baltimore, MD), who is a first generation college student, describing his fashion style. 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 […]
What Profs are Listening To: Holden Scott
Holden Scott, a junior geography major from Hackettstown, N.J. (Warren County), listens to “Disease” by Beartooth when he skates. Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Prof Style: Rylee Meyer
“I like putting together outfits that are simple yet fashionable.” -Rylee Meyer, junior RTF major from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Prof Style: Lucy Dineen
“I love thrift shopping! I thought this jacket was so interesting.” Lucy Dineen, a sophomore Rowan Choice student from Belmar, N.J. (Monmouth County). Like what you see? Come visit us! 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 […]
Freshmen, Don’t Freak! It’s Easy to Eat
Stop the presses! Check out our updated 2022-23 Freshmen, Don’t Freak! It’s Easy to Eat New students, you’re going to want to bookmark this post. While hanging around Holly Pointe after moving my freshman brother into his dorm, I received the same question from multiple people in regards to food. “Can you explain this meal […]
7 Tips To Avoiding the Infamous Freshman 15
Being alone in a new environment isn’t the scariest part of college – it’s the infamous freshman 15. An all-access meal plan is all fun and games until walking up two flights of stairs leaves you completely winded. I, along with just about every other Rowan student, have ordered Domino’s one too many times, but […]
(Weekly) Daily Dish: Chicken Avocado
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 […]
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] […]
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 […]