VIDEO: Meet The Tower’s Spring 2017 editors
Produced, edited and filmed by David Long. Co-produced and filmed by Rebecca Panico There have been a few change of hands at The Tower this semester as students graduate or…
North Avenue bar celebrates holidays with real-life ‘Rocky’ boxer Chuck Wepner
By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 25, 2016 Some came to the annual holiday party Tuesday night at Sharkey’s Campus Inn for a few drinks, free catered food, live music…
Women’s volleyball suffers season-ending loss to Ramapo
By: Brittany Pavlichko l Published Dec. 21, 2016 Kean University’s women’s volleyball team ended their 2016 season with a record of 21-12, losing to Ramapo in the semi-finals. The Cougars…
Head Field Hockey Coach Leslie LaFronz named NJAC Coach of the Year
By Craig Epstein | Published Dec. 20, 2016 Kean University Head Field Hockey Coach Leslie LaFronz was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Only one other coach…
Common to caller on radio: ‘I was disappointed that I didn’t get to come speak’ at Kean
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…
Students learn to overcome stereotypes at workshop
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…
Reflections from departing editor-in-chief during tough times for journalists
By Rebecca Panico | Published Dec. 12, 2016 As I enter my last semester at Kean University and leave my post as editor-in-chief to handle web development for The Tower,…
Jesse Larkin named NJAC Rookie of the Year
By: Craig Epstein | Published Dec. 12, 2016 For the second year in a row, a Kean University women’s volleyball player received the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Rookie of…
Kean football goes ‘bowling’ to end 2016 season
By Brittany Pavlichko | Published Dec. 12, 2016 Kean University’s football team won the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Bowl Championship, ending their 2016 season with a 7-4 record. Throughout…
Cougar goalie Brad Watkins recognized for athletics, academics
By Sara Ridgway | Published Dec. 12, 2016 Brad Watkins earned College Sports Information Director (CoSida) Academic All-District 2 First-Team recognition for his performance both athletically and academically. He is…