If you’re searching for a place to grab a bite or somewhere to go with friends, look no further than Glassboro’s historic downtown area at Rowan University, Rowan Boulevard. Rowan Boulevard is a one-third mile strip built for students and Glassboro residents in an effort to reinvent the downtown area. In 2000, visions for Rowan […]
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20 Minute Radius: Best Burgers (and Alternatives)!

Happy National Burger Day! Today we looked for some of the most bun-tastic burgers on campus and nearby. Finding your perfect burger, fries, and shake spot is a great way to explore Gloucester County. Smashburger, Alumni Grill, Five Guys, and Burgerzoid are all less than 20 minutes away from Rowan and all four offer more than […]
20 Minute Radius: 5 First Date Ideas in Glassboro

Sure, watching Netflix is cool and all, but here are five first date ideas that are a lot more fun! 1. Breakfast at Dawn to Dusk Café Rise and shine! Going on a breakfast date is a great way to start the morning. I would recommend Dawn to Dusk Café. Located right on Rowan Boulevard, […]
20 Minute Radius: Lucy’s Creamery

Craving more ice cream? After sourcing 10 local ice cream places for Rowan Blog, contributor Camryn Hadley, a senior double major in Public Relations and Advertising, has discovered a new spot right in Glassboro. It’s no secret that I have a large sweet tooth. When I heard a new ice cream shop opened behind my […]
Julia’s Corner: My Favorite Microwavable Foods

Recent grad Julia McAleavey shares guidance through this advice column for incoming students. A student with well-rounded experience, Julia earned a bachelor’s in advertising this spring. She transferred to Rowan her sophomore year, after another school wasn’t a great fit. While at Rowan she started as an exploratory studies major, unsure of what to major […]
Freshmen, Don’t Freak! It’s Easy to Eat

Luckily, there’s an endless amount of food options on campus, so eating all three meals a day is never an issue. Figuring out where to go can definitely be overwhelming, so freshmen, have no fear, your meal guide is here. Location: Chamberlain Student CenterThe Market Place: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Friday […]
How to Avoid the Freshmen 15

Today we feature advice from Catharine Rybeck, a junior public relations major from Barrington, NJ (Camden County). Catharine shares the lesson she’s learned on how to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15.” So many students find themselves struggling to stay healthy while living on campus. We hear over and over again, “Watch those Freshman 15!” We […]
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 […]