Category: Features

By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published December 7, 2023 This year’s first-ever Slam Poetry Night event hosted by The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons invites Kean students to “immerse [themselves] in the power of words and emotions” at Cougars Den on Dec. 7th. A look into the history of events organized by the Learning Commons on Cougar Link reveals its persistent aim to strengthen students’ skills […]

By Isabelle Guthrie | Published December 7, 2023 With the semester ending, students feel overwhelmed by exams, projects, assignments, etc. For some students, there is just one more semester to go. For others, it is time to say goodbye to Kean University and officially start on their own path.  Many students graduate in the winter and spring semesters. It’s a huge moment […]

By Matthew Sierra | Published December 7, 2023 Tim Awojobi is a six-year Air Force Vet and two-time Kean Alumni. His goal is to give back to the veterans who are still struggling to adjust to civilian life. In 2016, Awojobi enlisted in the 514 Force Support Squadron, and by August 2021, he began hisactive duty supporting the Afghan refugee mission. With […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]