Category: Articles/Journalism
News articles and short essays.
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer December 10, 2025 Following over 32 years spent working for the county, Chad Bruner, chair of Rowan’s Board of Trustees, has retired as county administrator for Gloucester County, effective Dec. 1. Recent gubernatorial candidate and former Senate president Steve Sweeney, who was sworn in as a member of Rowan’s Board of…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer November 12, 2025 A miniature model of an Apollo lunar lander has officially been put on display outside the Edelman Planetarium, located at Science Hall, after months of restoration. Having arrived at Rowan on Oct. 21, the model was brought to the university with the goal of permanently helping educators immerse…
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Aidan Vanhoof Families navigate a trunk or treat held in Glassboro at South Delsea Drive Park on Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. (Aidan Vanhoof) Oct. 22, 2025 Glassboro, N.J.–Thousands of adults and children gathered in costumes at South Delsea Drive Park in Glassboro for a trunk or treat, handing out and receiving candy in the…
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Oct. 26, 2025 Camden, N.J. — Marlene Laneader poses next to a dog owned by Donna Emma, a retired social worker who lives in Deptford, whom Laneader calls “Ding Dong Lady” for her large dessert donations on Oct. 26, 2025. (Aidan Vanhoof) by Aidan Vanhoof Camden, N.J. — On the last Sunday of every month,…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025 “People aren’t persuaded by fear and discomfort; they lash out against it.” (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor) I don’t think many of us like hecklers. It doesn’t matter who — be it a salesman, a political organization, or a preacher. Having a person shout at me to manipulate…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 22, 2025 “On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County, Louwinda Soy’s car broke down, hurting her grades and social life. As unpleasant as this was, it inspired something important: Baron Rides.” (Contributor / Lauwinda Soy) On her way to class at Rowan College of Burlington County,…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 Activist Ben Dziobek, 25, gives a presentation to the Rowan Environmental Action League. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Glassboro, N.J. (Aidan Vanhoof / Staff Writer) The Rowan Environmental Action League (REAL) welcomed guest speaker Ben Dziobek, a 25-year-old political and environmental organizer who works as the executive director for…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 “I don’t actually believe him, but I choose to believe him…the mothman.” (Graphics Editor Alexander Cruz) With the rise of the internet, conspiracy theories pervade everything from everyday conversation to whole political movements. In 2020 and 2024, conspiracy theories like Q-Anon spread like wildfire on the American right…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 8, 2025 Students watch Father Thomas Piro give a presentation on his life and vocation. (Catholic Campus Ministry via Instagram) At the Newman House in downtown Glassboro, dozens of Catholic students and alumni gathered to hear Father Thomas Piro give a presentation on his life and work. Initially, students flowed…
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Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer October 1, 2025 “Lockheed Martin benefits from Rowan. By working with them, Rowan supports Lockheed Martin, implicitly condoning their actions and business model.” (Lockheed Martin- Partner Page) Twice a week, on my way to class in Robinson Hall, I pass a poster listing major companies Rowan University graduates have gone on…
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