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By: Joshua Rosario|Published Jan 30, 2017 Kean University encountered a power outage on Monday, Jan. 23 around 6:30 p.m. leaving students and faculty in suspense. During the nor’easter storm, power outages took over Salem Road, Green Lane and adjacent streets around the University. The North Avenue building was the only building with power. The outage created confusion for some students […]
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By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 18, 2016 Common, the rap artist who was set to speak at Kean’s 2015 commencement before being pulled, told a caller on WNYC radio Friday he “was disappointed” he didn’t get to speak at the university. The administration changed commencement speakers last year after New Jersey State Police expressed outrage over a song the […]
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By Kiana Simone | Published Dec. 13, 2016 About 30 students attended a workshop at Kean University called More Than Meets the Eye, which was geared towards overcoming stereotypes that people place among their peers. During the workshop, the attendees got a chance to choose stereotypes that were once placed upon them such as quiet, weird, bougie, nonchalant, clown and […]
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By Gail Fredricks | Published Dec. 11, 2016 There were seven hit and runs reported at Kean University between Nov. 2 and Nov. 20, four of which were in the Vaughn Eames parking lot, according to Kean police records. The hit and run incidents took place on Nov. 2 in Hennings Hall parking lot at 1:23 p.m., and on Nov. […]
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By Gail Fredricks | Published Dec. 11, 2016 Nov. 1 Person entered Sozio Hall dorms with what appeared as a false name. Trespass list violation. Theft: Person took money from wallet at Barlett Hall. Vehicle was egged. Nov. 2 Reported telephonic threats to a student. Person burned food in microwave in Sozio Hall. Hit and run in Hennings Hall. Nov. […]
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By Rose Marie Kitchen | Published Dec. 11, 2016 Whether graduating in December, May or August; there are a few major steps that need to be completed before walking across the Newark Prudential Center stage on May 18, 2017. Back in August, all eligible students with 82 credits or more, received an email from the Office of the Registrar listing […]
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By Joshua Rosario | Published Dec. 11, 2016 A member from Kean University’s Muslim Association said she was verbally attacked off campus after Donald Trump’s presidential win on Nov. 8, while students from the Gay-Straight Alliance fear what the next four years has in store for them. In the days following the election results, members from the Muslim Association said […]
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People took turns sharing their thoughts under the clock tower at Kean University after Donald Trump was elected president. Nov. 10, 2016. Credit: Rebecca Panico By Adrianna Ruffo | Published Nov. 17, 2016 At least 70 people gathered for a peaceful rally at the clock tower on campus Nov. 10 to share their thoughts and concerns about Donald Trump’s impending […]
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Surveillance video obtained by The Tower through an open public records request shows Obidi Anamdi’s arrest on March 1, 2013. The video is unedited by The Tower. By Rebecca Panico | Published Nov. 14, 2016 A former Kean honor student who is suing the Kean Police Department over alleged “excessive force” shared his story on campus at a book signing […]
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By Cody Louie | Published Nov. 10, 2016 Union Township’s Public Library is a hidden treasure trove of public resources and events. From access to databases, workshops, books, and movie airings, the library has it all. And the best part? They’re all free. Adult Services Librarian Karen Jason said it is hard to get college students to the library since […]
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