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By: Cam’Ron Johnson November, the time of year when one’s schedule is filled with many activities . A timewhen family and friends begin to plan towards the end of the month, especially for college kidsand professors, as they look forward to getting through midterms and finals to enjoy theirThanksgiving break. Thanksgiving is all about giving to others, and showing how […]
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By: Jordan Beaudoin Kean University is going to the Devils – the New Jersey Devils. This semester, the communication department launched a new course that partners with the New Jersey Devils hockey team to give students a taste of working in sports public relations and marketing. This class mirrors the structure introduced in the New York Jets course that has […]
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By Jaidon Harris-Morales The Kean Board of Trustees renewed the contract of President Lamont Repollet, EdD for another five years, which includes a 19 percent salary increase. Repollet’s accomplishments, which include three consecutive years of record enrollment and graduation rates, led the board to renew his contract, extending it to 2029 and increasing his salary to $675,000 a year, from […]
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By: Nefertiti Nzameyo Ndaba Mandela’s appearance as guest speaker at Kean University’s 16th Annual Human Rights Conference last December spread an honorable chatter of anticipation amongst the Kean Community. That same night, a seed was planted to bring Kean students to Mandela’s home country- South Africa. Jessica Barzilay, Assistant Vice President of Global Initiatives, oversees the Center for International Studies, […]
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By: Courtney-Joy Breeden It’s all the buzz. The campus is full of questions and concerns regarding Kean’s switch from Google to Microsoft 365 so it’s time to get some answers. The transition marks the start of what Kean calls “a new era” and the campus body is definitely feeling it. “Microsoft is…fine, it’s hard and complicated at times. Google is […]
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By Dominick Ionni Kean University has expanded the parking capacity on the Union campus. Yes – you heard that right MORE PARKING SPACES! “More than 600 parking spaces were added,” Margaret McCorry, Director of Media Relations at Kean University happily shared with The Tower regarding the new parking deck on Morris Avenue. The 600 extra parking spots are located on […]
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By Veronica Vila I Published October 10 With just weeks left until the election, the presidential campaigns keep stirring society’s beliefs and values. Wars, the economy, abortion, immigration, assassination attempts, and the targeting of minorities appear to be overwhelming students interviewed at Kean University. It seems like breaking news about a constant state of chaos is – instead of drawing […]
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By Tyra Watts | Published on April 30, 2024 Emmy-award-winning actress, content creator, and author Tabitha Brown graced the stage at Kean University’s North Avenue Academic Building as a part of Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D Distinguished Lecture Series. Before the lecture series, The Tower had an opportunity to interview Brown. She described her illustrious career as a fun rollercoaster. “That’s what […]
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By Ross Rodney | Published March 11, 2024 On Feb. 21, 2024, Kean University’s Union campus experienced a power outage that affected the Freshman, Upperclassman, Bartlett, Rogers, Sozio, and Burch residence halls. The power outage started at approximately 1:00 P.M. and lasted until about 10:00 P.M. Students who were able to were encouraged to return home, and those who were […]
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By Layah Lopes | Published December 7, 2023 With food insecurity within the college community being an immediate concern, Kean University’s Cougar Pantry, located in Downs Hall’s Wellness Center, is striving to give Kean students a resourceful experience whether they reside on or off campus. The Wellness Center provides students with basic needs of all sorts, such as perishable (including protein and produce) and […]
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