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 […]
what profs are listening to
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.”
Like what you see, come visit us!
Story and photography by:
Enzo Ronchi, senior 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).
Like what you see? Come visit us!
VISIT CAMPUS
Photography by:
Jelani James senior journalism 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
Like what you see? Come visit us!
Story and photography by:
Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and theatre 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Sophomore Biomedical Engineering Major Jeremy Decker
“We’re creating microfluidic devices to take analytical measurement of biologically significant molecules. Now, I know that sounds confusing…” When I first met with Jeremy, he spoke a language I probably could only follow about 80 percent of the time … but after listening to him explain and talk about his work, I walked away with […]
#PROFspective: Early Childhood Education and American Studies Major Chrissie McCabe
Today, we speak with Chrissie McCabe, a senior early childhood education & American studies major from Mantua (Gloucester County), NJ, who commutes from home. Chrissie will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan […]
#PROFspective: Geographic Information Systems Major Tim Lemon
Today we speak with Tim Lemon, a senior Geographic Information Systems major from Glendora (Camden County), NJ, who commutes. He will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Your Name: Tim Lemon Your Major: Geographic […]
#PROFspective: Computer Science Major Damen Tomassi
Today we speak with Damen Tomassi, a senior computer science major from Longport, Atlantic County, who lives on campus at 220 Rowan Blvd. He will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Damen Tomassi Major: 5 Year […]
International #PROFspective: Radio/TV/Film Major Frank A. Villarreal
Today we speak with Frank A. Villarreal, a freshman Radio/TV/Film major originally from Venezuela, who lives on campus in Edgewood Apartments. Frank, who loves the craft of making movies and is passionate about becoming an actor, will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how […]
#PROFspective: Business Administration Major Anthony Ramos
Today we speak with Anthony Ramos, a junior business administration major from Oxford, Warren County, who lives on campus in Rowan townhouses. Anthony will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Anthony […]
#PROFspective: Music Industry Major Ricardo Oropeza
Today we speak with Ricardo Oropeza, a sophomore music industry major originally from Caracas, Venezuela, who now calls Randolph, Morris County, home when he’s not living in Edgewood Apartments at Rowan. Ricardo will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out […]
#PROFspective: Marketing Major Lauren Bitzer
Today we speak with Lauren Bitzer, a sophomore marketing major from Cherry Hill, Camden County, who lives in our on campus townhouses. Lauren will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Lauren […]
#PROFspective: Psychological Science & Africana Studies Major Falisha Lormejuste
Today we speak with Falisha Lormejuste, a sophomore psychological science and Africana studies double major from Rahway, Union County, who lives in residence hall Mimosa. Falisha will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a […]