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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published November 18, 2023 Kean University’s Fall 2022 Common Read “All Boys Aren’t Blue” was added to the growing collection of banned books. Of the list, the book is ranked one of the most restricted in the United States. Author George M. Johnson, who identifies with they/them pronouns, shares memories of their past that served as pivotal moments concerning […]
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By Adaora Nnakwe | Published November 18, 2023 Kean students who own electric scooters have an easier and more convenient way of getting around campus. Electric scooters have been seen all throughout campus, but nobody can really get a hold of the students who actually own one since they’re always on the go. Teagan Powell, a junior communications major owns a Segway […]
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By Justin McDaniel | Published November 18, 2023 Being at the midway point of the semester and midterms flying by there is no better feeling for students than getting out of your last class and heading home. For students living on campus, returning home to the dorm is never a tough walk, but some students feel different than others. “Throughout my time […]
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By Brittany Fuentes | Published November 18, 2023 Thanksgiving brings families and friends together to celebrate and rejoice in the holiday season, to reminisce and be thankful for the year they have had with food and laughter, but that is not the case for everyone. While college students are beginning to set up their plans with their families and friends for the upcoming Thanksgiving […]
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By Isabelle Guthrie | Published November 18, 2023 When it comes to Thanksgiving, families come together and feast over foods like apple and pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a big, roasted turkey. But what is it like internationally? How do others celebrate it? In the United States, the very first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621. For others, traditions had started […]
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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published November 18, 2023 Nature follows a rhythm of its own, and from birth, individuals live through the inevitable inconsistencies. How people react to changes in the environment around them will never affect the science of why these events occur, so instead, they are forced to adapt. September is a month of lifestyle and environmental transition. […]
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By Layah Lopes| Published November 9, 2023 Liberty Hall is an enduring, historic staple that’s been standing since the late 1700s. Its rich history has left many to ponder whether or not the aged building harbors more than just tales of the past. The fifty-two-roomed house is filled with marks andmemories of generations long gone. With limited medical advancements and a substantially […]
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By Josephine Carrillo | Published November 8, 2023 Every October, a significant amount of organizations assembles charities for Breast Cancer, to spread awareness and acquire funds for research on the disease. According to breastcancer.org, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was not a thing until 1985, when the American Cancer Society, hosted a week-long campaign; that eventually became a month-long campaign; and […]
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By Justin McDaniel | Published November 8, 2023 Students discovered new ways to open their minds during Homecoming Week with a Mind Games Hypnosis Show led by a certified instructor of the art. With over 19 years of experience, Paul Ramsay is well known for his work as a speaker and hypnotist, and throughout his night at Kean had participants involved from […]
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By Jaidon Harris-Morales | Published November 8, 2023 Exceptional set design coupled with tremendous acting bythe lead character offered a unique look into the brain of a neurodivergent teenager in Kean Theatre Conservatory’s first production of the semester, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.” Set in the United Kingdom, the play follows neurodivergent teen Christopher Boone, played by Eitan Hiller, […]
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