Keanu The Cougar’s New Look And The Questions Surrounding It

By Colin Ward | Published December 7, 2023 When it comes to representing a specific group, mascots are very important. Professional sports teams have mascots. Colleges and universities have mascots. Even car insurance companies have mascots. Mascots represent what these organizations stand for and believe in and are a reminder of who they are. Kean University is no exception to this. The Kean Cougar […]

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Changes In Keanu’s Kitchen

By Justin McDaniel | Published February 15, 2022 With the start of the Spring 23 semester, students have been making their way to Keanu’s Kitchen to grab a meal only to find that there have been some major changes and new additions.  During the winter break, Keanu’s Kitchen added a new system where students would have to place their orders […]

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An Interview with Keanu the Cougar

By Jalen Gaynor Now going by Keanu, Kean’s cougar gave a behind the scenes look into what it takes to be a great mascot. In January, the cougar announced the university would be holding a poll to determine what their new name would be. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni were given an opportunity to take part. Submissions closed on […]

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We’ve Got Spirit, How About You?

By Layah Lopes | Published October 16, 2023 Spirits are on the rise, and it’s not just because of Halloween. Founded just seven months ago, the Kean University Cheer Club is quickly gaining traction. To raise morale, sophomore Shukuran Adewole has collaborated with track and field and cross-country coach Daniel Todman to start a new cheerleading club at the university. The […]

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2023 Undergraduate Commencement

By Tyra Watts | Published May 5, 2023 As the 2023 Kean University Undergraduate Commencement is rapidly approaching, the university and students are preparing for arguably one of the most important milestones in their life.  “Everything got real when I got the link to order my cap and gown,” Amanda Saintina, a graduating senior majoring in Communication said. “But I […]

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Inflation causes concern for Kean students

By Adaora Nnakwe | Published March 3, 2022 The rising cost of living has put students on a tight budget towards their spending habits while maintaining essential expenses like groceries and gas.  While prices continue to rise, students are focusing on what they need first before buying unnecessary goods like clothing, buying coffee, and eating off campus that result in […]

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Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Continues with Dana Bash

By Elaine Amico | Published December 16, 2022 CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash is the newest member of Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, a series that aims to bring prominent national leaders and changemakers to the university. Bash’s lecture took place on Nov. 15 in the STEM Building Auditorium, and offered a 30-minute pre-event for students who are on the […]

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Kean Students and Back-to-School Stress

By Adaora Nnakwe | Published October 14, 2022 The fall semester is in full force and many Kean students are experiencing back-to-school stress while trying to adjust to the habit of the new workload.  Back-to-school stress can lead to sleepless nights, fatigue, and anxiety for students who are trying to balance their schooling with their personal life. According to Jeffrey […]

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Kean University Welcomes the Largest Freshman Class in History

By Victoria Cifelli | Published September 30, 2022 Kean University has accepted and enrolled over 3000 freshman students this Fall making the class of 2026 the largest class in history.   “Kean University had an almost 8.5 percent increase in accepted freshman students and a 28.5 percent increase in the number of accepted students placing deposits to guarantee their place in […]

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President says Kean is growing and on the rise

By Davaughnia Wilson | Published September 30, 2022 President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., delivered his Open Day Address in Wilkins Theatre on Aug. 31 and described Kean University as a hidden gem that is on the rise to becoming elite, and an R2 Carnegie designation. He said Kean is not striving to be elite based on the narrow definition embraced […]

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