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By: Jasmine Leach Kean University presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the Wilkins Theatre. William Shakespeare’s plays tend to deal with tragic romances such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “Othello” and they even have some aspects of fantasy, such as “A Midnight Summer’s Dream.” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Othello” and “A Midnight Summer’s Dream” are some of the most popular plays that are […]
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By: Brigit Bauma If you were on Kean campus a few weeks ago, you might have seen some strange things going on around campus. Large white trucks littered parking lots. Normally clear hallways, rooms and lounge areas were covered by electronic equipment and directors chairs. Natural settings were transformed into something from another time and space. Even the people walking […]
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By Iman-Jazelle Bond Actress Jennifer Lawrence entered a recent feud with one of E! Network’s hit shows, “Fashion Police,” saying that they are teaching the younger generations to put value in the wrong things. During an interview for Yahoo, Lawrence, 23, was questioned about her recent haircut. Following a rant on body image, she then began to say how shows […]
Read moreBy: Gerald Lima One of the most exciting things to do at Kean is to go to the game room located in the University Center. Whether its students just hanging out with friends or students just relaxing between classes, this place is always filled. The game room features pool tables, Ping-Pong tables, video games, couches, and tables to do your […]
Read moreBy Jennifer Deligne We all go through it whether we’re freshman or seniors, filling up the gap in our schedules with electives. For some this can be the best part of having choices in college. Some students will take up a new language while others choose to spend a credit relaxing in a yoga class. For some, electives are the […]
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By: Shelsie Ducheine There are not too many people these days who are motivated enough to build a name for themselves from the ground up. At just 20 years old, with a child to take care of and going to school, Jaryd Lewis, aka Lewie 2 Stacks, is doing just that. After spending much time struggling with the right sound […]
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By: Darian Maduruh On November 23, a long enduring British icon celebrates his 50th Anniversary. “Doctor Who” will return to television screens in late November with “The Day of the Doctor,” starring the current lead actor, Matt Smith, as well as his predecessors David Tennant and John Hurt. While in the States, “Doctor Who” has maintained a cult following, in […]
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By: Sara Paczkowski “Doomed,” the second book of Chuck Palahniuk’s “Damned” trilogy is full of pugnacious sarcasm and sassy remarks, making it a classic Palahniuk adventure. Palahniuk, an American novelist and freelance journalist, began writing fiction in his mid-thirties. He describes his work as Transgressional fiction, a literary genre that focuses on controversial themes and the rebellious defiance of societal […]
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By: Jasmine Leach Throughout the years Kean has welcomed numerous celebrities to entertain its students. Some of these celebrities include John Legend, who sings “Green Light,” America Ferrera of “Ugly Betty,” George Lopez from “The George Lopez Show,” and now well-known and respected Hip Hop artist BOB.BOB has collaborated with artists such as Bruno Mars, on the song “Beautiful Girls,” […]
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By: Brigit Bauma Strength, flexibility and light. These are the powerful and lasting words that represent bamboo in the Japanese culture. Known as one of “The Three Friends of Winter,” bamboo’s symbolic meaning is from its ability to bend, not break, and endure the winter weather. Due to its positive connotation, bamboo has been used for construction, cuisine, music, and […]
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