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The Rowan Report - 5/29/21

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on political comparisons about COVID protocols to the holocaust, plans for Philly's "Made In America" Festival.

Varsity Pandemic

"Varsity Pandemic" dives into the effect that COVID-19 has had on high school sports. In particular, student athletes have missed out on experiences they have looked forward to their whole lives. Local students, their families and coaches talk about what was lost and how they will move forward.

Produced by Dylan Hickerson & Jared Czukoski.

Concerts With Corona

"Concerts with Corona" gives listeners an inside perspective on the local music scene's struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from a variety of musicians and concert promoters as they try to keep the music playing after being stripped of live performance opportunities.

Produced by Joe Pidgeon and Nina Fratto.

A Community Affair - COVID Graduations

In this installment of A Community Affair, WGLS Public Affairs Director Sam Whalen looks at how local graduation ceremonies have been impacted by COVID-19. He sits down with three different guests to get their point of view on this time of year. Casey Holcombe, the production coordinator for Rowan University's graduation live streams, talks about the behind the scenes of managing a crew during these unprecedented times. From there, Sam talks with Kareem Abdelaal, a recent graduate of Rowan who decided to attend his graduation virtually. Finally, Sam speaks with Jarod Claybourn, the principal of Sterling High School. Principal Claybourn talks about how the small town community helped students and teachers alike get through the pandemic.

The Rowan Report - 5/22/21

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the Israeli/Palestine conflict and the largest cargo ship comes to port in NJ.

Dr. Ali Houshmand 2021 Commencement Message

Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand addresses the graduating Class of 2021 during the Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 08, 2021.

Dara Torres 2021 Commencement Address

Dara Torres, who is among the most decorated U.S. Olympians of all time, delivers Rowan University’s main Commencement address during a virtual ceremony Saturday, May 8th, 2021. Torres earned four gold, four silver and four bronze medals in Olympic swimming events but her passion and success in the pool often masked the many obstacles she overcame to get there including injuries, insecurities, eating disorders and bullying. Widely known for competing longer than most Olympic athletes, Torres at 41 became the oldest swimmer ever to earn a spot on a U.S. Olympic team in 2008 and was the oldest member of the 2000 U.S. swim team at 33. A mother, corporate spokesperson and entrepreneur, Torres, who represented the U.S. on the Olympic stage from age 15 to 41, embodies a never-quit spirit of goal-setting and achievement.

The Rowan Report - 5/15/21

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on a school shooting in Russia, and NJ's public gathering restrictions are loosening. 

The Rowan Report - 5/8/21

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on NJ loosening COVID-19 restrictions and U.S. Representative Liz Cheney facing backlash from the GOP.

Studio 89.7 - Steven Ward: Tough Love Matchmaker

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes author and reality TV host Steven Ward to discuss his work on VH 1’s Tough Love and his book Crash Course in Love.