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By Shannon Sheehan | Published by March 22, 2019 The start of March represents the start of Women’s History Month, a time where society recognizes women, their accomplishments and also the hardships that women face based on their gender. Kean University is celebrating this month by holding a series of lectures, the first transpiring on Mar. 1, 2019. The guest […]
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By: Nicole Diefenbacher | Published by March 22, 2019 Federal prosecutors say that 50 people took part in a massive scandal that involved bribing coaches and school officials as well as cheating on standardized test in the first week of March, according to CNN. Dozens of parents have been charged, including Hollywood stars like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. According […]
Read moreBy David Janes | Published by March 7, 2019 The Spring Semester Distinguished Lecture Series kicked off with Crisis Manager and Fixer herself, Judy Smith. Smith has represented Monica Lewinsky, Michael Vick, Enron, and worked under George H. W. Bush’s administration as his Deputy Press Secretary, dealing with the investigation of Iran-Contra and 1991 Gulf War. Smith is also known […]
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By Valencia Stevenson | Published by March 1, 2019 Even if students are hungry on campus, sometimes they just don’t want to make that trip to the cafeteria and want to explore other options. Students don’t always have to depend on what is on campus with their Kean ID. Students can use their Cougar Cash or Flex Dollars at many off-campus dining areas […]
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By: Nicole Diefenbacher | Published by Feb. 28, 2019 This semester, Kean University revealed a new “spirit” logo along with a new spirit campaign, themed “Cougars Climb Higher”. But the new Cougar image that will make its debut this spring on Kean athletic wear is getting some mixed reviews. The spirit logo depicts the shape of a “K” for Kean […]
Read moreBy Kelly Contreras | Published by Feb. 28, 2019 Kean University held its first awards ceremony on Thursday, January 31 for five freshman who were able to attain a 4.0 GPA after their first semester. This event took place in the Center for Academic Success where Dean Jonathan Mercantini presented Kyjahn Taylor, Dayna Dobkowski, Joelle Francisco, Gianna Leonen, and Gianna […]
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By Lena Zhu | Published by Feb. 22, 2019 Senator Cory Booker, former mayor of Newark, announced run for president in the 2020 election. The first New Jerseyan to do so in more than a generation. Booker timed his announcement on the first day of Black History Month to maintain a sense of unity and pride with his campaign. In […]
Read moreBy Wynter Aiken | Published by Feb. 22, 2019 Over the years, it has become the norm for the news — whether it’s TV, online or print, shows stories related to race or racism. But in a classroom setting, this can be uncomfortable and it may simply not be discussed. Rutgers African American Cultural and Intellectual History Specialist Dr. Melissa […]
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By Shannon Sheehan | Published by Feb. 21, 2019 At this semester’s “Meet the Greeks” on Jan. 31, fraternity Sigma Beta Tau gave a special speech dedicated to one of their members battling cancer, Anthony Lamotta. Lamotta’s girlfriend explained to the crowd that he has what they thought was stage three but is now stage four metastatic malignant melanoma. She […]
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By Joshua Rosario | Published by Feb. 21, 2019 Kean Federation of Teachers wants the university to move resources from “administrative bloat” and “never-ending construction” in a unanimously-approved resolution, according to flyers posted at KFT members’ office doors around campus. In the resolution, the KFT is seeking for the university to move towards channeling funds that will directly support […]
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