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By Harold Carias | Published by January 30, 2020 Shock waves were felt across the world as the news of Los Angeles Lakers icon and five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash was reported in Calabasas, California on Jan. 26. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Bryant, 41, was on board with eight other passengers, including […]
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By Tahjee’ Shaw | Published by December 8, 2019 Kean’s Women’s field hockey team had a very successful season, winning 17 games in a row at one point. Leslie Lafonz, the head coach of the Cougars, was very happy and impressed by the team’s accomplishments. “The camaraderie and commitment are all ingredients to a successful season,” said Lafonz. On August 31st, […]
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By Stephen Strom | Published by December 8, 2019 It was a tremendous season for the Women’s volleyball program after their season ended in the semi-final round of the NJAC tournament against Rowan. The Cougars finished 26-9, had an All-American and will bring a ton of positives into next season. The All-American selectee was junior Zoe Strozewski. Strozewski was also named […]
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By Steven Merrill | Published by December 6, 2019 Kean University is now offering a Sport & Event Management major option in Recreation Administration. The program launched this fall and focuses on event planning, facility operations, management, and marketing. A 2.5 GPA in the major required courses is needed for graduation along with receiving a C or better in the […]
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By Tahjee’ Shaw | Published by November 15, 2019 Kean held its fifth annual PowderPuff football game on Oct. 29 at Harwood Arena to raise money for the American Cancer Society in its fight against breast cancer. “PowderPuff is a fun game for an amazing cause,” said Roshorn Shivers Jr. President of Kean Dance Theater. “We hold it every year, […]
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By Craig Epstein | Published by November 13, 2019 Both having a passion for watching and calling sports, play-by-play announcer for Kean athletics John Mastice and broadcaster for Kean sports Richard Zeller decided to start their own sports radio show which can be found on WKNJ 90.3 every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. “We were approached by our great Athletic Communications […]
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By Stephen Strom | Published by November 11, 2019 With over 13,000 students at Kean University, only 2,000 live on the main campus in Union. If you’re one of the 2,000 lounging out on a rainy night looking for some physical activity, look nowhere but Harwood Arena. Monday through Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Harwood Arena has an open gym for […]
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By Steven Merrill | Published by November 6, 2019 In a unanimous decision, the NCAA announced on Oct. 29 that it would allow collegiate athletes to make money based on their name, likeness, and image. The goal is to allow student-athletes from Division I-III schools to be able to receive these profits starting no later than January 2021. While athletes […]
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By Zoe Strozewski | Published by October 29, 2019 John “Jack” Nagy, a longtime assistant coach for Kean’s baseball team, passed away Oct. 14 at the age of 80. The Woodbridge native left behind a community of mourning coaches and players and a legacy of mentorship and dedication. Nagy had been coaching the team for over 23 years. He, along […]
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By Steven Merrill | Published by October 29, 2019 After being ranked eighth in the NJAC preseason coaches’ poll and selected as the conference’s dark horse, the Kean Men’s soccer team is off to an encouraging 9-5-2 start. “We are an overlooked team, and other teams in our conference do not look at us with the same respect as teams […]
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