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By: Joshua Rosario|Published Jan 30, 2017 Kean University encountered a power outage on Monday, Jan. 23 around 6:30 p.m. leaving students and faculty in suspense. During the nor’easter storm, power outages took over Salem Road, Green Lane and adjacent streets around the University. The North Avenue building was the only building with power. The outage created confusion for some students […]
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Produced, edited and filmed by David Long. Co-produced and filmed by Rebecca Panico There have been a few change of hands at The Tower this semester as students graduate or balance other responsibilities that come along with college. In the video above, the new student editors discuss their past experiences and plans for the future. Featured are Editor-in-Chief Rose Marie Kitchen, […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 25, 2016 Some came to the annual holiday party Tuesday night at Sharkey’s Campus Inn for a few drinks, free catered food, live music or to catch up with old friends. But just about everyone came to the bar at 498 North Ave. for Chuck Wepner, whom the “Rocky” films are based off of. […]
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By: Brittany Pavlichko l Published Dec. 21, 2016 Kean University’s women’s volleyball team ended their 2016 season with a record of 21-12, losing to Ramapo in the semi-finals. The Cougars landed their spot in the postseason for their fifth straight consecutive year. They started the season strong with a five-game winning streak and had a seven-game winning streak in mid-October. They […]
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By Craig Epstein | Published Dec. 20, 2016 Kean University Head Field Hockey Coach Leslie LaFronz was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Only one other coach in Kean’s history has earned such an award, and that was Renee Clark back in 1994. “I am honored to receive Coach of the Year honors as I believe this […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 18, 2016 Common, the rap artist who was set to speak at Kean’s 2015 commencement before being pulled, told a caller on WNYC radio Friday he “was disappointed” he didn’t get to speak at the university. The administration changed commencement speakers last year after New Jersey State Police expressed outrage over a song the […]
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By Kiana Simone | Published Dec. 13, 2016 About 30 students attended a workshop at Kean University called More Than Meets the Eye, which was geared towards overcoming stereotypes that people place among their peers. During the workshop, the attendees got a chance to choose stereotypes that were once placed upon them such as quiet, weird, bougie, nonchalant, clown and […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 12, 2016 As I enter my last semester at Kean University and leave my post as editor-in-chief to handle web development for The Tower, I’ve been reflecting on my experiences throughout my academic career. It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as a student reporter, news editor, co-editor and editor-in-chief at The […]
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By: Craig Epstein | Published Dec. 12, 2016 For the second year in a row, a Kean University women’s volleyball player received the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Rookie of the Year award. Jesse Larkin, a native of California and freshman, finished the season second in the league with a .333 hitting percentage and averaged 1.01 blocks per set. She […]
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By Brittany Pavlichko | Published Dec. 12, 2016 Kean University’s football team won the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Bowl Championship, ending their 2016 season with a 7-4 record. Throughout the season, the team suffered major injuries which made them fall in the middle of the season. Linebackers Robert Meade and Darin Hungerford were injured, leaving the Cougars suffering in […]
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