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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 Jordan Beaudoin | Published on October 10 Despite a record-breaking number of first-year students enrolled this fall at Kean’s combined campuses, surveys show that the public in the United States continues to show declining confidence in the value of a college education. At Kean, this year’s enrollment is 18,000 across all its campuses, including the main campus in Union, […]
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By Safiyyah Hunter | February 19, 2024 “That was so much fun” Jade Fuentes, a public relations junior at Kean, excitedly exclaimed as a group of Kean volunteers loaded into the school’s van and headed back to campus after spending the afternoon volunteering at the Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside location. If you’re looking for a fun and easy […]
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By Colin Ward | Published December 7, 2023 When it comes to representing a specific group, mascots are very important. Professional sports teams have mascots. Colleges and universities have mascots. Even car insurance companies have mascots. Mascots represent what these organizations stand for and believe in and are a reminder of who they are. Kean University is no exception to this. The Kean Cougar […]
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By Josephine Carrillo | Published November 18, 2023 In honor of Nov. 8 being the official date for the National First-Generation College Celebration, The Tower asked Kean University first-gen students to share their experiences on college and get an insight into their perception of college. “Growing up with a single mother who couldn’t continue her education path because of becoming […]
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By Tyra Watts | Published November 18, 2023 The current Israel-Palestine conflict dates back decades, and it is still ongoing today. Thousands of people have died, and it is unknown when it is going to end. The Israeli’s aggressive military campaign has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza that the world is condemning. Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., in an email […]
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By Ridimerb Diaz-Ramirez | Published November 18, 2023 Fans mourn celebrities’ deaths, like Matthew Perry’s, almost like when they lose a family member. Perry, who died at the age of 54, was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi. His cause of death was initially determined to have been drowning, but now further investigation is being done. While he had a successful career, Perry […]
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By Nefertiti Nzameyo | Published November 18, 2023 Nature follows a rhythm of its own, and from birth, individuals live through the inevitable inconsistencies. How people react to changes in the environment around them will never affect the science of why these events occur, so instead, they are forced to adapt. September is a month of lifestyle and environmental transition. […]
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By Isabelle Guthrie | Published November 9, 2023 On Oct. 16, the President’s Task Force heard the students’ frustrations on advising and presented their recommendations to potentially solve their issues. Students have had issues with advisement for quite a while. Some problems include scheduling with an advisor, the information they provide, or even the advisor they get. Many students feel they can […]
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By Matthew Sierra | Published November 8, 2023 As of Oct. 2nd, Sarah Lawshe is the new women’s lacrosse coach for Kean University. After a difficult 2023 season, Coach Sarah Lawshe will look to turn the team around for the 2024 season. “It’s a great honor to be named the next head women’s lacrosse coach at Kean,” Lawshe said. Lawshe will […]
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