I got a chance to sit down with Gerren Sayco, a sophomore at Rowan University who is also a vital member of the Rowan Alternative Music executive board. Gerren gave me the scoop on Rowan Alt and other entertainment opportunities related to Rowan.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself Gerren?
A: My name is Gerren Sayco. I’m 19 and currently a sophomore at Rowan University. I am also on the executive board for Rowan Alternative Music Club.
Q: Do you think there is enough promotion for entertainment opportunities and things to do on campus and in Glassboro?
A: To be completely honest, there really isn’t a lot due to the fact that all the promotion is school related, rather than actual fun that people our age want to engage in. I wish there was more age appropriate stuff going on around campus. I see stuff like BINGO going on and I’m honestly not interested in it. I guess that is where you come in.
Q: Do you think Rowan provides enough entertainment for students?
A: I think that Rowan tries its best to entertain students on campus. But the way the school works is that if you’re not in a frat or sorority, there isn’t much fun involved and you end up just sitting in your room all day. That’s where people resort to joining other clubs pertaining to their interests.
Q: Do you have any recommendations for additional clubs or entertainment opportunities that Rowan should offer?
A: Well first of all, I think every should join Rowan Alternative Music because it is the number one club on campus and we have the most fun there. There are other clubs on campus that schedule different events and stuff. There’s a film club I know of but haven’t heard much about it. It’s something that people can check out. In the end, Rowan should add more things to do for students.
Q: What type of business would you start in Glassboro if it had to involve entertainment for young people?
A: I would say a restaurant/venue or a bowling alley/venue. You can bowl and then there’s an area for people to listen to music. Get a DJ or a band to come in. Anything that is related to a sober activity but at the same time a fun thing to do. A lot of businesses don’t utilize the entertainment aspect of what their doing and that is what draws people in. People want to be entertained wherever they go. There is a reason they are going out to an establishment. Realistically in this world, everyone has everything at their fingertips. You mind as well make people enjoy the time they have outside rather than being indoors on electronics.
Q: Do they have a battle of the bands?
A: Yes, they do. The Rowan Music Industry Program will be hosting it on Saturday, March 9th. Rowan Alt will be there promoting their stuff. Whoever wins battle of the bands gets to open up for the headliner this year at Hollybash. It’s going to be really interesting that you get to see some local talent pop up.
Q: Are all concerts off campus?
A: Most of our shows are off campus. If there were shows on campus, that’d be dope but at the moment, we are still trying to get there.
Q: Thank you Gerren for participating in this interview.
A: Your welcome.
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