Gas leak at Green Lane building causes personnel evacuation

By Sonia Aquije and Keanu Austin A gas leak at the construction site of Kean University’s Green Lane building at the corner of Morris Avenue resulted in an evacuation of construction workers on Sept. 18. “A two-inch gas line was ruptured during construction,” said Captain McClung, the acting battalion chief of Union’s fire department. The gas leak caused a strong odor that […]

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Freshmen Confidently Choose Kean Despite University’s Past Issues

By Sonia Aquije Kean University has dealt with its share of bad publicity, but that has not deterred some students from applying. Some of this semester’s freshmen have confidently chosen to attend Kean despite last year’s accreditation issue,  which the university was nearly discredited by the Middle States accreditation agency. “I was aware [of the accreditation issue], but it didn’t […]

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Gas leak at Green Lane building causes personnel evacuation

By Sonia Aquije and Keanu Austin A gas leak at the construction site of Kean University’s Green Lane building at the corner of North Avenue and Morris Avenue resulted in an evacuation of construction workers on Sept. 18. “A two-inch gas line was ruptured during construction,” said Captain McClung, the acting battalion chief of Union’s fire department. The subsequent gas leak caused […]

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The mid-season finale of “The Walking Dead” leaves audience wanting more

By Sonia Aquije   The mid-series finale of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” left its audience with a suspenseful cliff hanger. The series plot grew in complexity with both the foreshadowing of the group’s fate and the reunion between Daryl and Merle. Fans tuned in on Sunday, Dec. 2 for a mid-season finale that would be anything but disappointing. According to Lesley […]

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Cluck-U looks to partner with Kean to accept Cougar Dollars

By Sonia Aquije   Local business Cluck-U-Chicken wants Kean students to enjoy the perks of using their Cougar Dollars at their location on Morris Avenue. Cougar Dollars are a form of money that are deposited onto student I.D.’s, which can be used freely around campus. Currently, Kean students receive a 10 percent discount at Cluck-U. Other universities like William Paterson University […]

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LeAnn Rimes brings country to Kean University

By Sonia Aquije   LeAnn Rimes, the country/pop star who has sold some 37 million albums, will grace Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall with an acoustic performance on Oct. 26. The American singer is on tour from October 2012 to March 2013 to promote the release of her 12th studio album “Spitfire”this spring. Rimes said in an interview with New Castle News that she […]

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Opinions mixed as Communication Department enforces camera purchases

By Sonia Aquije   Kean University students have mixed reactions about a new policy being enforced this semester that requires those taking video production classes to purchase a video camera. The cameras were once allowed to be rented out but the ongoing cycle of damaging and keeping them past their due date has contributed to the decision.  The communication department’s […]

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