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By Elaine Amico | Published October 3, 2022 In August, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan, aiming to help middle and lower-class Americans pay off their student loans. For anyone making less than $125,000 yearly, the plan will forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans and $20,000 for Pell […]
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By Andrey Nalbantov | Published September 30, 2022 I’ve been staring at the blank page of my laptop for a while now, wondering how I should tackle this topic. As a non-American, talking or writing about topics that are rooted so deeply in American culture always came as a challenge to me. 9/11 is one of those topics. As someone […]
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By Keyon B. Gardner | Published September 30, 2022 More than a thousand lives were cut short as a result of suicide caused by mental health illnesses that plague our country today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of suicides worldwide are related to mental health disorders; depression, substance use, and psychosis are the biggest risk factors. […]
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By Julia Strugala | Published September 30, 2022 Kean partnered with The NAACP and The Lesniak Institute to have a panel discussion on the topic of gun violence and how it affects different age groups. The event took place on September 20th from 6-8 p.m. on the 6th Floor of the Kean STEM building. Politicians, community leaders, and professors who […]
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By Isaiah Joseph | Published September 29, 2022 The longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed on Sept. 8 after seven decades on the throne. When a great leader’s time is up, they are grieved by individuals who loved them and watched them positively evolve and serve their country throughout their reign. But some individuals opposed their decisions and wished […]
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Published April 17, 2022 The Tower has been awarded second place for General Excellence among New Jersey’s college newspapers, both public and private, by the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association. This is the sixth time since 2015-2016 that The Tower was ranked among the top three college newspapers in New Jersey, including winning the most coveted number-one slot for General […]
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By Isaiah Joseph Being comfortable in your environment is a vital factor in many aspects of work and life. Apartments, parks, and libraries usually serve as personal spaces where an individual can find safety and comfort. Kean University introduced an event that discusses the significance of safe spaces in a professional setting and how to establish them. Dr. Rebecca Vicente […]
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By Jalen Gaynor El Paso County, Texas Chief Medical Examiner Mario Alberto Rascon talked to Kean students about a variety of topics including his current job, medical school, forensic pathology, and his experience in the field of forensics. Kean’s Forensic Science Club and the Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Association hosted the meeting which promoted forensic pathology and why it is a viable […]
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By Chelsey Jaipersaud | Published April 15, 2022 Every Wednesday I leave my job at 8 p.m., my keys clenched tightly in my hand and my finger continuously clicking the unlock button while I nearly run to my car across the street, constantly turning my head back to make sure no one is behind me. When I reach my car, […]
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By Elaine Amico As Kean closes out Black History Month, they welcome world-renowned journalist Abby Phillip to speak with students and faculty on the world of journalism, and how the profession is slowly becoming more diverse. Kean President Dr. Lamont Repollet, Ed.D. started the lecture by giving the audience a glimpse on the history of the Distinguished Lecture Series. “When […]
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