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By Valerie Allen | Published May 3, 2023 Most people think they are good listeners, but in reality it is a skill that needs to be developed, according to Sandra Bodin-Lerner, a Kean University adjunct professor of communication. Bodin-Lerner created and teaches COMM 38805 Communication & Listening, a study of what constitutes effective listening: why it is crucial, what makes it […]
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By Steven-Ross Bugayong | Published May 3, 2023 April is here, and with it comes World Autism Acceptance Month. This Month celebrates autistic voices, and for some people here at Kean University recognize, advocate and bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the way people observe the world. It impacts how people perceive and socializes with others. […]
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By Tyra Watts | Published May 5, 2023 As the 2023 Kean University Undergraduate Commencement is rapidly approaching, the university and students are preparing for arguably one of the most important milestones in their life. “Everything got real when I got the link to order my cap and gown,” Amanda Saintina, a graduating senior majoring in Communication said. “But I […]
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By Davaughnia Wilson | Published May 3, 2023 At 18 months old he started showing signs of Autism. He stopped responding to his name and he stopped singing his favorite song, ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’. “Darius seemed to be trapped in a different world,” Irisa Leverette, a mathematics professor at Kean said as she spoke of her son who was […]
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By Josephine Carrillo | Published April 17, 2023 “If you have features such as freckles or bushy eyebrows, people will think you’re beautiful, but if you have features such as acne, wrinkles, big pores, etc., you best believe you will be judged,” said Gabriela Borges, a sophomore at Kean, focusing on public relations. In today’s society, the meaning of natural […]
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By Isaiah Joseph | Published April 10, 2023 Kean’s Human Rights Institute introduces a remarkable exhibit showcasing the photographic works of blind artists from all around the world. The exhibition’s theme of blindness and photography is a fascinating and innovative idea. The idea of artists who are visually impaired creating photographs opens up a whole new perspective on the relationship […]
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By Keyon Gardner | Published April 10, 2023 Starz hit television show “Power Book II: Ghost” has smashed Starz’s viewing record, hitting 5.8 million on multiple streaming platforms after returning for a third season. “Power Book II: Ghost” is such a phenomenal series and was able to create a connection between some of the students at Kean because of their […]
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Steven-Ross Bugayung | Published April 10, 2023 Now available through Amazon Prime and the Roku channels, “The College Tour” episode featuring Kean University and its students is now available to stream. “The College Tour” is a television series created by multi-award-winning producers Lisa Hennesy and Burton Roberts and hosted by television personality Alex Boylan. The purpose of the show is […]
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By Ja’Bria Laster | Published April 10, 2023 Play Like a Girl returns for a second year to discuss the value of gender equality in athletics, as well as what it means to be a woman in sports. The event, organized and hosted by Brianna Shaw, SAAC Vice President, featured three motivating panelists with diverse backgrounds in coaching and athletic […]
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By Josephine Carrillo | Published April 4, 2023 In a century where mental health awareness has become a priority, one would be surprised to know how low the rates for mental health illness treatment are in the United States. According to Forbes Health, during the global pandemic in 2020, 32.1% of Americans suffered from a mental health condition and substance […]
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