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By Monica Sudfield | Published Feb. 8, 2017 Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and before we know it, it will be upon us. Although many people celebrate the holiday by showing their admiration for their significant other, many people feel it is a pointless celebration. What some fail to realize is that Valentine’s Day is not only celebrated between couples, […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Jan. 30, 2017 Louis Bacigalupo hadn’t considered there would be a nationwide clown scare last year when he shot “Clown Town,” a movie featuring actors dressed in clown makeup. There were obviously some challenges during shooting. “There was a rowboat scene,” said Bacigalupo, who was covered in fake blood for the shoot. “We get on […]
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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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Video produced by David Long. By Elijah Tarik Powell | Published Dec. 11, 2016 By day, he’s a senior at Kean University majoring in psychology with plans to pursue a doctorate degree. But in between those big dreams, Shawn Lawson lays his politically-charged poems over beats in his dorm. For episode No. 2 of “College Hour” — a video series […]
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By Kiana Simone | Published Dec. 11, 2016 Music Cafe, a group of six musicians who back up other artists and tour college campuses, held auditions for a new front person at Kean University and William Paterson University last month. The group has yet to unveil its selection. The type of music which Music Cafe plays is diverse, and they […]
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By Jasmin Kee l Published Dec. 11, 2016 ‘Tis the Season for some holiday fun and the Liberty Hall museum at Kean University is getting into the holiday spirit with some events that the whole family can enjoy. The first event that the museum will be hosting is throughout the entire month of December, which is Christmas in Toyland. Christmas […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 3, 2016 One Kean University English professor is getting her ducks in a row to create a new series of educational songs for children on a CD. Dr. Susanna Rich, a poet and songwriter, performed a duck-themed song from the future project with about a dozen Lakeview elementary school kids on a float at […]
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By Joshua Rosario | Published Nov. 17, 2016 Students will have the opportunity to raise funds for a good cause and compete for top prizes in music, poetry, comedy, dancing and more at a talent show on campus Dec. 1. Prof. Allison Edgley’s group communication class will hold the Kean to Fame talent show to raise funds for groups including […]
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By Rose Marie Kitchen l Published Nov. 10, 2016 Reliving history and embracing the 1700s has become easier than ever before thanks to a newly developed augmented reality. Under the guidance of professor Ed Johnston, student researchers within the Michael Graves College have announced Liberty Hall 360. “Our liberty hall 360 project celebrates an important moment in the history of […]
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By Maggie Ortuso l Published November 10, 2016 Shelly Rodriguez, a senior at Kean University, has designed and created a clothing line. The line is called Distressed by Shelly, and it is inspired by vintage clothing. “I got the idea because there was a $200 shirt I wanted but could not afford,” says Rodriguez. “Then I figured, why can’t I […]
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