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Take a look at social justice issues impacting society with Rowan University Professor Candace Kelley on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 8:30am on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM.

Stand with Candace Kelley

Here's where you'll find the very best and funniest bits of the week from Rowan Radio's long-running student morning show "The Early Bird Special"!

The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Hosted by Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot, "Beyond the Brown and Gold" examines the lives of notable graduates and how they are making an impact.

Beyond the Brown and Gold

Rowan Rising

Rowan Football crushes Kean, 52-7, as a part of Homecoming 2019.

Rowan Football 52, Kean 7

Rowan Football 21, William Paterson 14

Rowan University Football falls to Montclair State, 24-17.

Montclair State 24, Rowan Football 17

Rowan Football 24, TCNJ 20

Musicians including Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland and Killer Mike are backing two U.S. senators who want to ban the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.  Learn how this genre of music is being used by prosecutors across the country as confessions. 

Guest: Eric Nelson, Author, Rap on Trial

07/16/22 Rap On Trial

Maxwell Kofi Donkor talks about the history of African culture and its importance. Plus, he chats about arriving to America and the art of teaching African drumming and dance.

05/20/23 Maxwell Kofi Donkor

Osato F. Chitou, Esq. is the latest guest on STAND with Candace Kelley. Chitou talks about how her business, Omuwa Luxe, aims to empower black women. Also, she discusses her background, the day-to-day struggles faced by African-American women, the concept of living well, and more.

06/03/23 Osato F. Chitou, Esq

A conversation with designer Dionne Williamson, Executive Director and Founder of Upward Design For Life, an organization that restores hope by transforming empty spaces into homes for those in need.

07/01/23 Dionne Williamson

T. Thomas Fortune was an influential journalist, writer, publisher and outspoken civil rights leader. A highly influential editor of the nation's leading Black newspaper "The New York Age". His home in Red Bank, NJ is a national landmark and is now the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. Executive Director, Gilda Rogers sheds light on his legacy.

07/15/23 T. Thomas Fortune

Rowan University alum Sara Rizzo '10 took an unusual path to land in her current position as an assistant professor & Data Services Librarian at National Louis University in Chicago. Rizzo discusses her journey (which included living in Kazakhstan) and why she decided becoming a librarian was the career path for her. Also, she talks about the importance of taking risks, her time at Rowan, and much more.

08/24/24 Sara Rizzo '10 on Living in Kazakhstan & Working in Data Services

Before Blake Winston Rice '12 created critically acclaimed short films for the Cannes Film Festival, he roamed Bozorth Hall at Rowan University as Radio/TV/Film major. He joins Beyond the Brown & Gold to talk about his path through the entertainment world including working as a stand-up comedian; and beginning his journey as a filmmaker. Rice details his inspiration and thought process on creating films. Also, Rice shares his thoughts on how students can achieve success as filmmakers.

10/12/24 Blake Winston Rice '12 on the Anatomy of Filmmaking & Advice to Students

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Sam and Jordan take the reins for this week and talk BOOM or DOOM for pizza toppings. They also talk about their favorite Halloween movies to get into the season. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

10/24/24 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Happy Halloween. Sam and Jordan talk their favorite candies for the season. Doc and Brett breakdown their plans for Halloween and what costumes they're wearing. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

10/31/24 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Sam and Jordan get into the nitty gritty classic hard nosed debates of New Jersey. Is it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll, and does central New Jersey exist? Doc and Brett recap the 2024 presidential election while also discussing the viral Jason Kelce "phone" moment that happened recently. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

11/07/24 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 the fallout of former president Trump's Hitler remark and North Korea send troops to Russia.

10/26/24 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on controversial remark about Puerto Rico at Trump rally and Elon Musk dragged to court.

11/01/24 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Donald Trump's Election win and Israel government fires defense minster.

11/09/24 The Rowan Report

Matt Morgan '06 has an eclectic background that he shares on a new edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Morgan's regular job is as a Department of Defense Civilian at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. However, Morgan's career also included time as a writer for Wired and MTV. He discusses his versatile background; why he chose engineering at Rowan University while also being a part of the Rowan Television Network; volunteering; and getting engaged while still in college.

11/09/24 Matt Morgan '06 on the Challenges of Being an Engineer

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Australian writer, actor and filmmaker Wayne Blair to talk about his directorial debut with The Sapphires, the story of four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls who found love, friendship and war in 1968.

11/09/24 Wayne Blair: The Sapphires

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Sam talks his birthday traditions with Jordan while the two also talk about how setting the clocks back has effected them. Doc and Brett keep up with the "Balidianni Era" for the Philadelphia Eagles. They also blind rank Thanksgiving dishes. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

11/14/24 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 Republicans vote in a new Senate Majority leader and NJ's fire warning remains very high.

11/16/24 The Rowan Report

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Sam and Jordan talk about the classic game of Monopoly and also discuss the holiday of Thanksgiving. Doc and Brett discuss their inside joke about the minions and recap the Tyson Paul fight. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

11/21/24 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 Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration and the war between the Ukraine and Russia intensifies.

11/23/24 The Rowan Report

John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 are a father-son duo that built a very unique brand called Johnny Drinks. They've shared their love of cocktails and food all over the world and they explain how Johnny Drinks came to be on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. The pair recounts their personal paths to creating a brand that has become a social media hit with nearly three million followers on TikTok. Also, they reveal challenges faced while developing their popular content and much more.

11/23/24 John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 of Johnny Drinks on Building a Brand

Join host R.J. Tallarida, Vice President for Advancement at Rowan University, on the first edition of Rowan Rising. His guest is Dr. Monika Williams Shealey, Rowan University's Senior Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

She discusses her time as a student, her role at Rowan in the new Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the future of teaching and much more.

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

Episode 1: Dr. Monika Williams Shealey

Rowan's Elijah Rehm Makes 74-yd TD Reception

Rowan's Messiah Divine Recovers Fumble For TD

Rowan's Malachi Winters Interception

Rowan's Messiah Divine 35-yd TD Run

Rowan's Elijah Rehm 1-yd TD Run

Assistant professor Dr. Jenny Rich joins host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida on the podcast.
 
Dr. Rich, who is the Director of the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, talks about how her family background played a role in her career. Also, what is it like teaching today's student about history? Is the "24-hour news cycle" impacting the classroom?
 
Hear from one of the country's leading minds on Holocaust and genocide education in a new edition of Rowan Rising.
 
To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode 2: Dr. Jenny Rich

Rowan Football earns a come from behind 21-14 win over William Paterson University.

Rowan's Jajuan Hays TD Fumble Recovery

Rowan's Elijah Rehm 30-YD TD Run

Rowan's Nick Grosso 37-YD TD Catch

WPU Hassan Williams INT

WPU Terrique Riddick 1-YD TD Run

MSU's Kason Campbell 56-yd TD catch

MSU's Andrew Marinelli 42-yd FG

Rowan QB Mike Husni 10-yd TD Run

MSU's Ja'Quill Burch 16-yd TD pass to Zach Skrivanic

MSU's Ralph McLean Fumble

Dr. Beena Sukumaran, Vice President for Research at Rowan University, is this week's guest on a new episode of Rowan Rising.

Host RJ Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement, speaks with Dr. Sukumaran about her experiences as an engineer, academic, and parent. They discuss Sukumaran's role in getting females interested in the engineering field; parenting; gender roles; Rowan University as a leading research institution; and much more.

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

Episode #3: Dr. Beena Sukumaran

Rowan University Football overcomes a 20-3 deficit to defeat TCNJ in the regular season finale.

TCNJ Blocks Field Goal Before Halftime

TCNJ Recovers Fumble Near Midfield

TCNJ RB Mark Pacini 5-YD TD Run

TCNJ RB Mark Pacini 27-YD TD Run

Rowan's Jake Hurler FG, 3-0

Bob Bullard, Director at Rowan University's Office of Career Advancement, stops by to share the story of his journey with host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida. 

Bullard talks about his work with the Office of Career Advancement, his days as a stagehand on Broadway, family life, and running marathons.

Also, he discusses leadership and how that plays into motivating students who are looking to land a job out of college. 

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

Episode #4: Bob Bullard

Dr. Lee Talley, Dean of the Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration, is the latest guest on Rowan Rising. She joins host R.J. Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement.

Talley talks about her role within the honors concentration; the joys of working with students; characteristics of good leaders; the importance of oral and written communication with today's students; and much more. 

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

Episode #5: Dr. Lee Talley

As Thanksgiving looms, Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago are back with a new edition of The Third And Long Podcast. They take a look at key moments from Week 11 including the season-ending injury to Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow and another loss for the Philadelphia Eagles. They examine the NFC East race, the Thanksgiving games, and the rest of the Week 12 slate.

The Third And Long Podcast: Joe Burrow’s Season Is Over, The NFC (L)East Race, Week 12 Preview

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago catch up on Week 13 happenings in a new edition of The Third And Long Podcast. 

Carson Wentz gets benched, a look at the playoff picture, 90s toys, and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose their first game of the season...to the Washington Football Team?

The Third And Long Podcast: Carson Wentz Gets Benched, The Steelers Are No Longer Perfect

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago are back for The Third And Long Podcast. As the regular season nears a conclusion, the duo talks about the Jets and Bengals pulling off big upsets; the NFL playoff picture; and which quarterbacks could be on the move during the offseason.

Also, starts and sits heading into championship weekend for fantasy football!

The Third And Long Podcast: The Jets Win A Game, Playoff Picture, QBs That Might Move

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago take a look at the controversial Sunday Night Football game between the Eagles and Washington Football Team.

Did the Eagles tank? Should the Giants be angry? 

Plus, they examine Super Wild Card weekend and offer up an early preview of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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