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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 funnest bits of the week from Rowan Radio's long-running 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

After the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, many learned about the messy realities of being a Black woman in America. Some refer to this reality as having to be exceptionally exceptional.  Be a fly on the wall for this frank discussion and hear Black women share their intimate stories.

Guests: Osato Chitou, Esq., Jewel McGowan, Esq.

06/04/22 Exceptionally Exceptional - A Frank Black Girl Conversation

The founder of the largest Black female comedy festival in the country explains how she is equaling the stage for Black women and creating a space where they can be funny, preserve their mental health and finally just breathe.

Guest Joanna Briley, Founder, Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest

06/18/22 Black Women In Comedy

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

Gina (Lemanowicz) Pusloski '03 is one of Rowan University's most enthusiastic alumni. When she isn't promoting the Rowan brand as Rowan Alumni Board president, Gina is an investigator for the State of New Jersey, yogi, and world traveler.

Pusloski talks about her experiences as a Rowan University student; her love of Broadway music; why she supports her alma mater to this day as a part of the Rowan Alumni Board and more.

03/25/23 Gina (Lemanowicz) Pusloski ’03 on Travel, Representing Rowan, & Broadway Showtunes

John Sadak '00, M '03 almost ended up taking a far different career path than sports broadcasting. While he originally had eyes on the math and science field, sports broadcasting became his calling. A new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Sadak detailing how he became a nationally renowned sports broadcaster. From his roots at Rowan University and Rowan Radio to his current job as the television play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds, Sadak covers all points in between. Also, he offers advice to young broadcasters, talks work/home balance, traveling on the road, and more.

04/08/23 Cincinnati Reds Play-by-Play Announcer John Sadak ’00, M ’03 on Life in the Big Leagues

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Laquan and Kevin talk about National Siblings day, as well as funny stories that they found. Karina and Victoria talk about how Victoria wants Jack Black at her wedding. Nick and Victoria talk about allergies and how you should just get over them. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

04/14/23 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Laquan and Kevin talk about PB&J and how else to have it (not just on bread). Karina and Victoria talk about the worst song to be forced to listen to on loop. Nick and Victoria talk about Ramen breakfast and burritos. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

04/07/23 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Dr. Peter B. Contini '66, M'71, the longest-serving president in the 50-year history of Salem County Community College, joins Beyond the Brown & Gold to talk about his career in education. He takes us back to his days at then-Glassboro State College including how he met his wife on campus, the Boro Boys, and much more. Also, Dr. Contini discusses the difference in students during his long and storied career in education.

04/22/23 Dr. Peter B. Contini ’66, M’71 on Education, Glassboro, & Leadership

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Laquan and Kevin talk about AI that has felt like it has popped up everywhere. Karina and Victoria talk about various food crimes. Nick and Victoria talk about what they are going to be doing on Earth Day. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

04/20/23 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap, Gavin and Illy talk about how Gavin is a little prankster. Karina and Victoria talk about how she didn’t start the fire… supposedly. Nick and Victoria talk about the dangers of skipping at graduation. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

04/28/23 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 Trump wanting his New York case moved to a federal court and a deadly chokehold incident on the New York subway.

05/06/23 The Rowan Report

In the last Early Bird Special Weekly Recap of the semester, Laquan and Kevin talk about a new sport that may be the next Pickleball.  Gavin and Illy talk about their favorite SpongeBob moments. Karina and Victoria talk about the memories that they have throughout the years here on rowan radio.  Nick and Victoria talk about how Nick is a worm guy while Victoria has other ideas. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

05/05/23 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 ending of Title 42 and COVID-19 no longer declared a pandemic.

05/13/23 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 FBI whistleblowers testified before a House committee, and a NJ police officer was laid to rest.

05/20/23 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 Ron DeSantis official announces his Presidential bid, and a NJ woman was arrested for running over a South Carolina bride.

05/27/23 The Rowan Report

Meet two Rowan alumni behind a new South Jersey brewery on the newest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Megan Brown '02 and Mike Melniczuk '03 are two of the people behind Farmers and Bankers Brewing in Woodstown, New Jersey. Melniczuk (an owner) and Brown (the brewery's Director of Outreach & Events) talk about how Farmers and Bankers Brewing came to be including their unlikely meeting thanks to their children. Also, the duo discusses their time at Rowan, how it impacted the creation of the new brewery, challenges, and more.

05/13/23 Megan Brown ’02 & Mike Melniczuk ’03 of Farmers and Bankers Brewing

Adam Woodhull '03, M'07 spends time supporting all things brown and gold by serving as a member of the Rowan Alumni Board. Also, Woodhull cultivates his love of cars by working at Subaru. In a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold, Woodhull reflects on his time at Subaru so far, his time at Rowan University, meeting his wife, cars, and more.

05/27/23 Adam Woodhull ’03, M’07 on Cars, Glassboro, & Family

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

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 fall during the Air Force Academy's Graduation ceremony, and the NJ Department of Corrections is mourning the death of an officer.

06/03/23 The Rowan Report

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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