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By Kervin Coleman | Published December 7, 2023 After receiving an at-large bid to enter, the Kean Cougars field hockey team was NCAA Tournament-bound. The Cougars had a steady season, entering the tournament ranked thirteenth in the country. The Cougars were sitting at 11-5 and had slim hopes to look forward to going into the postseason after losing in the NJAC Semifinals to […]
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By John DeFreitas | Published December 7, 2023 The Kean Men’s volleyball team faces a unique experience with four sophomores returning who already saw significant playing time as freshmen, alongside a coach who enters his second full season as head coach. A season ago, the Cougars suffered a first-round exit in the CVC (Continental Volleyball Conference) to Marymount University after a five-set battle […]
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By Josephine Carrillo | Published December 7, 2023 On Thursday, Nov. 30, Kean University’s Sports Business Club and the President’s Advisory Council, PAC, hosted the first Sports Summit at Kean University in the North Avenue Academic Building. “We are here, this is sports, this is Kean,” said Sebastian Salazar, founder and president of the Sports Business Club. “ I want to clarify […]
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By Colin Ward | Published December 7, 2023 Kean Ocean students have been treated to an unexpected pop of character on their campus this semester. Thanks to the Ocean County College Foundation, 20 bronze sculptures have been placed all throughout the campus. These pieces of art are all part of Seward Johnson’s sculpture collection. Johnson was a New Jersey native from New Brunswick. […]
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By Brittany Fuentes | Published December 7, 2023 Seniors going into the spring semester are thinking about what comes next after their graduation. They will have different goals to aim towards for their post-graduation journeys, and it’s intimidating to think about. Whether it’s starting a career or choosing to go to graduate school, recent graduates advise that they need to start thinking about it as soon […]
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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published December 7, 2023 This year’s first-ever Slam Poetry Night event hosted by The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons invites Kean students to “immerse [themselves] in the power of words and emotions” at Cougars Den on Dec. 7th. A look into the history of events organized by the Learning Commons on Cougar Link reveals its persistent aim to strengthen students’ skills […]
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By Layah Lopes | Published December 7, 2023 With food insecurity within the college community being an immediate concern, Kean University’s Cougar Pantry, located in Downs Hall’s Wellness Center, is striving to give Kean students a resourceful experience whether they reside on or off campus. The Wellness Center provides students with basic needs of all sorts, such as perishable (including protein and produce) and […]
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By Isabelle Guthrie | Published December 7, 2023 With the semester ending, students feel overwhelmed by exams, projects, assignments, etc. For some students, there is just one more semester to go. For others, it is time to say goodbye to Kean University and officially start on their own path. Many students graduate in the winter and spring semesters. It’s a huge moment […]
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By Matthew Sierra | Published December 7, 2023 Tim Awojobi is a six-year Air Force Vet and two-time Kean Alumni. His goal is to give back to the veterans who are still struggling to adjust to civilian life. In 2016, Awojobi enlisted in the 514 Force Support Squadron, and by August 2021, he began hisactive duty supporting the Afghan refugee mission. With […]
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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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