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By Jennifer Padilla | Published by April 13, 2018 In 1958, shortly after Kean student Barbara Dashields was born, her godmother opened a college fund anticipating that her godchild would get a higher education. Instead, Dashields dropped out of high school in her senior year. “I wasn’t interested at the time,” Dashields said. “I missed a golden opportunity.” Her […]
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By Jasmin Kee | Published by April 13, 2018 On April 5, the Leadership Institute hosted their annual Kean’s Got Talent show to help raise money for the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, New Jersey. The Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of rehabilitation services for children with special health challenges like chronic illnesses as well as physical […]
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By Carolina Guerra | Published by April 13, 2018 As part of Women’s History Month, Kean University celebrates women by hosting many events highlighting women empowerment. One of the events included the Annual Evangelina Mendez Trailblazer Awards. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) honored six women who have made an impact on their community at the 8th Annual Evangelina Mendez Trailblazer […]
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By Kiara Mays | Published by April 13, 2018 With April being National Autism Awareness Month, it would only be fitting to share some information regarding the disorder that affects 1 in 68 children in the United States. Although many have heard the term “autism” at some point, many do not know what the disorder fully encompasses. That being said, […]
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By Sean Calderon | Published by April 13, 2018 In accordance with National Women’s History Month, The Office of Residential Student Services held the Diaper Bash event, a first of its kind, at the New Freshman Residential Hall on Tuesday, March 27. The event involved student volunteers who helped put together gift and aid baskets for two single, poverty stricken […]
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By Salimah McCullough | Published by April 13, 2018 Kean student Eyad Khalife knew from the very moment he heard about the Kean University Outdoor and Adventure Recreation Club that he wanted to be a part of it. Now he’s president of the club. “A student asked me if I loved to hike, rock climb, etcetera, and I’m very interested […]
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By Cameron Beall | Published by April 13, 2018 Professor Martha Salama, who teaches public speaking here at Kean, has dreamed of publishing a book since she was 18 years old. She has been writing poetry almost all her life, and this deep love for poetry is evident in her new children’s book, “I’ll Carry You.” “Something I always wanted […]
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By Leanne Manna | Published by April 13, 2018 Liberty Hall is a hidden gem of Kean University. Located across the street near the STEM building, not many students are aware of its existence and even fewer could share anything about it. Liberty Hall was built in 1772 by William Livingston, a New York lawyer who would go on to […]
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By Petruce Jean-Charles | Published by April 13, 2018 When trying to obtain a bachelor’s degree, four years can go by quickly. In the span of those four year, one can forget about the daunting reality of life after Kean University. Sooner or later, students will outgrow Kean and will be confronted by the real world. Graduating seniors can make […]
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By Valencia Stevenson | Published by April 13, 2018 Finals are approaching and a popular studying “hotspot” on Kean University’s campus is the Nancy Thompson library, causing it to be regularly crowded. That being said, are there other places on campus where a student can study? The answer is yes. Naheid Shahsamand, sophomore at Kean, said she prefers Green Lane […]
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