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By Kiara Mays | Published by April 27, 2019 What do you get when you mix doppelgangers dressed in red jumpsuits, a 1989 “Hands Across America” charity campaign, and a pair of gold shears? WARNING: Spoilers ahead. Jordan Peele’s latest film, “Us”, advertised itself, according to ign.com, like a home invasion movie featuring a family of evil doppelgangers. However, as […]
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By Tasha Dowbachuk | Published by April 26, 2019 The societal standards of masculinity are being challenged throughout every medium of communication to date. Narratives of the stereotypical “stoic” man are slowly being replaced by the reality of how men think or act outside of what it means to be masculine. Based on the idea of redefining masculinity, could it […]
Read moreBy Danielle Junio | Published by April 26, 2019 From the electronics, medical equipment, and vehicles Americans use daily, the United States clearly depends on the use of Rare-earth minerals. Erin Wright, a Junior Bio Special Education Major from Kean University, said, “I think rare Earth elements are elements that occur naturally throughout the environment and could be used as […]
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By Salimah McCullough | Published April 26, 2019 Some may think it’s impossible to handle something as big as starting a business while being a full-time student. But that doesn’t become a hindrance to many as some of the biggest companies were created out of a college students dorm room. Facebook, Snapchat, and Def Jam Records are few of the […]
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By Alexander Valdes | Published by April 25, 2019 Kean University is a host to a variety of students who come from different backgrounds and cultures; therefore, there’s bound to be some who possess unique gifts and talents. “Kean Got Talent” is a club at Kean University where students go and showcase their talents to like-minded individuals. Any sort of […]
Read moreBy Breanna Palzer | Published by April 25, 2019 One of the most valued positions to have on Kean University’s campus is as a Residential Assistant. An RA job comes with free room and board and a lot of responsibility. The Residential Assistant is the student who looks over one of the many floors in a dormitory and makes sure […]
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By Petruce Jean-Charles | Published by April 25, 2019 At higher education institutions, research has been conducted to better understand how practicing Christianity can affect college students. Kean University has a variety of religious organizations, especially within the Christian population on campus. Christian organizations such as: Office of Campus Ministry, Catholic Newman Club, Coptic Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Cru at Kean […]
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By Zoe Strozewski | Published by April 25, 2019 The Frutta Bowls franchise has recently filed for bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey. However, the administration continues to move forward with plans to open a Frutta Bowls location on Kean’s campus. Frutta Bowls is a chain that serves acaí bowls, smoothies, toast, oatmeal and organic coffee. The franchise […]
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By Nicole Diefenbacher | Published April 25, 2019 Rachel Marie Thompson, a recent graduate of the Michael Graves College who earned her degree in industrial design at Kean University, won second place and a $1,000 prize in the second annual FORM Student Innovation Competition by Formica Corporation for her “Ke-li-di-skop” chair design. “Be careful when you look, you might get lost in the […]
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By Valencia Stevenson | Published by April 25, 2019 The U.S. News said that approximately 80 percent of new year’s resolutions fail by February but these students managed to beat the odds when asked for an update on their progress. Lashea Wilson, junior and psychology major said that her New Year’s Resolution was to make others happy and smile more […]
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