Music can have many positive and therapeutic benefits for all of us. This documentary explores the importance of learning and appreciating this art form, as well as examine the way it can lead to better physical and mental health.

Produced by Julia Faupel & Shawna Barry

06/26/21 What Music Can Do For You

The coronavirus has greatly affected the music industry, particularly its live performance and recording aspects. Experts in the industry speak about the pandemic's impact and how they and the industry are working to bounce back.

Produced by Joshua Ticcino & Katherine Aretz.

06/26/21 Masking The Music

The world of film is complicated, influenced by the need to make money and to express art. A film's success is often depended on paid critics. But what about the opinions of the movie-going public who are equally as vocal? In the end, who are movie really made for?

Produced and Hosted by AJ Bucci and Alex Morales.

07/23/22 Fans vs. Critics

This week, we discovered what it’s like to eat fried rice on pepperoni pizza! Also, we weighed in on the on-going sweet and savory bagel controversy! And finally, what's better… being an early bird or a night owl? (We have thoughts on this!) All this and more the  "The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap" for the week of 9/19 - 9/23.

09/23/22 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Kyle Darby, CEO and President of Darby Public Strategies, LLC.

03/04/23 Kyle Darby

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Dr. Theresa Runstedtler, author, educator, speaker, award-winning scholar, and the author of the book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA.

06/03/23 Dr. Theresa Runstedtler

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to basketball legend and former NBA champion and motivational speaker, and community affairs activist Wali Jones

07/01/23 Wali Jones

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad who became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the use of a shark cage.

07/08/23 Diana Nyad: The Big Swim

Here is Jack Miller's call of Rowan Football beating TCNJ, 9-7, on Saturday with a Hail Mary from quarterback Nate Maiers to Shane Martin.

Rowan Football Beats TCNJ on Hail Mary

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Dr. Alicia Monroe about her career journey along with the textbook she co-authored with Ruben Britt entitled "Don't Dismiss My Story: The Tapestry of Colorized Voices in White Space."

10/07/23 Dr. Alicia Monroe

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Psychology/Human Resource college student Sean Egan.

01/06/24 Sean Egan

Betty (Bowe) Castor '63 is a legend in the Glassboro area and a female trailblazer. The new Beyond The Brown & Gold visits with Castor as she recounts her days in the 'Boro and how the Bowe name became such a fixture in Glassboro. Also, she explains the challenges of being a working female in the 60s and beyond; being appointed to the Fulbright Scholarship Board by President Barack Obama; and how she is still giving back to Rowan University.

01/13/24 Betty (Bowe) Castor ’63 on Being a Trailblazer

WGLS-FM Assistant News Director Riley Adams speaks with keynote speaker, Charles Blow, following the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast & Day of Service. Also in the program are past speakers, former Atlanta mayor, Andrew Young, and The View co-host, Sunny Hostin.

1/20/24 Charles Blow

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to James Bledsoe, Interim Director for the People Operations department of Addium, the leading ag-tech company.

02/03/24 James Bledsoe

Host Sue Shilling speaks with Kim Sherlock and Lorraine Krul about a very special dance coming up and some of the other social events for the special needs community.

02/10/24 Kim Sherlock and Lorraine Krul

Game Winner 2/9/24 Blue Coats vs Austin Spurs

The Women's Team are Back In the NJAC Tournament!

Booty Butler Game Winner 2.10.24

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Jack & Brett discuss what foods they hate and what foods they love, and Leah & Sydney start a campaign to bring the Siesta to America. Meanwhile, Lock & Doc cast the roles for who would play themselves in a movie about their lives. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

02/09/24 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Rowan University graduate Michael Licisyn '06 never intended to have a life working in sports. However, years after graduating, the Radio/TV/Film major found himself working for his favorite sports team - the Philadelphia Phillies - and winning two Emmys. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold covers Licisyn's rise through the ranks to become Video Content Manager with the Phillies. Elsewhere, he outlines his time at Rowan University; how his time at Rowan Radio helped shape him; and talks about what the team's 2022 National League Championship ring means to him.

02/24/24 Michael Licisyn '06 on Working for the Phillies and Life as a Filmmaker

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Rowan alum and the Supervising Director at Veritas International Nominees & Trusted Unlimited Lady-Ann Essuman where she talked about her career journey along with providing career tips for people who are starting their career.

03/02/24 Lady-Ann Essuman

Host Sue Shilling speaks to Jared Silverstein of P2 Autism Advocacy and Support about all the help they provide to the special needs community.

04/13/24 Jared Silverstein

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to author Bill Raynor where we discussed his career journey and his latest book, "Why Black Men Nod at Each Other".

04/06/24 Bill Raynor

Deirdre Breakenridge ’88 is an author, reads 50 books per year, and can analyze your body language in the blink of an eye. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold finds the communications specialist talking about the art of body language, how to read another person, and what your body language says about you. Elsewhere, she discusses the Glassboro party scene in the 80's; writing books; the motivation behind them; and what meditation means to her. It's a revealing new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold!

04/13/24 Deirdre Breakenridge ’88 on What Your Body Language Means & How To Read People

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Jack & Brett discuss the best fast food deals around, while Leah & Sydney figure out if it's healthy to eat ice cream every day. Finally, Doc & Lock come up with some creative explanations for the solar eclipse. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

04/12/24 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Jury selection in Donald Trump's Hush Money trail, and Atlantic City's mayor is charged with physical abuse.

04/20/24 The Rowan Report

WGLS Assistant News Director, Riley Adams speaks with Kayla Santiago and Kara Guno, alumni of the Sports Communication and Media program at Rowan University. Each of them discuss their paths to Rowan and into the sports media world.

04/20/24 Women in Sports Broadcasting

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Jack & Brett discuss their favorite candy, while Leah & Sydney try out unique banana recipes. Plus, Doc & Lock talk about Taylor Swift's new album. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

04/19/24 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on SCOTUS hears arguments in Donald Trump's interference case and pro-Palestine protests erupt at Princeton.

04/27/24 The Rowan Report

Bob Catania '76 has a love affair with music. Whether it was his early days at WGLS-FM at then-Glassboro State College or working with U2, Catania always found his way back to music. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold catches up with the music industry veteran. Learn how a job in a mailroom became a wonderful career. He talks about his career with various record labels and musicians including Lisa Loeb, Melissa Etheridge, and more.

04/27/24 Bob Catania '76 on His WGLS Days, Working in the Music Industry, & Today's Music

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on President Biden's response to nationwide college protests and a NJ Congressman has passed away.

05/04/24 The Rowan Report

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Coach Cecil Wright.

05/04/24 Cecil Wright

This week on A Community Affair, Danielle Miller debuts her first show as WGLS Public Affairs Director interviewing Michelle Nagel! Today's topic centers around mental health, the stigma's around it, and the importance of opening up conversations such as this one! As Prince Harry and other members of parliament have come forward to talk about their struggles with losing their mother so publicly, and to emphasize that it is okay to talk about these things. It was an honor having Michelle talk to us, enjoy the show!

05/01/2017 Mental Health: Stop Feeling Ashamed and Start Talking About It

Host Omarey Williams is joined by photographer John Staples. They discuss his passion for photography and how he went about starting his own business, JBSM1 Photography.

05/03/17 JBSM1 Photography

Matt McCourt, host of the Bonus Stage, interviews YouTube musician Jonathan Young. Young's covers of Disney songs has given him a strong presence on YouTube, along with his many covers of famous pop songs. Discussed are the difficulties facing YouTube musicians, outdated copyright laws and Young's plan to create a parody boy band called The Young Boys. The future of YouTube musicians looks promising.

04/18/2016 Jonathan Young Interview

Be sure to tune into the Alternative Rock Block with Ken Hicks every Tuesday night from 9-11 only on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM 
10/11/12

Rowan Radio Interview with Tommy Walter from Abandoned Pools

Pastor Jesse Eisenhart of True North Church joins host RJ Tallarida on the newest edition of Rowan Rising. South Jersey born and bred, Eisenhart talks about his time as a member of Rowan University's football team and how religion began to play a pivotal role in his life.

Also, Eisenhart covers how he became a pastor; his struggles with depression and anxiety; his days as a Rowan University student and much more. 

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #13: Pastor Jesse Eisenhart of True North Church

Joe Jackson, a long-time member of the Dream Team under Dr. El, shares his story, accomplishments, and life lessons. Seeing the world's potential through travel and mentorships, Joe has established great aspirations for himself and humanity.

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