Cuban social activist speaks at Kean
By Christine Moukazis Dissident Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo gave a lecture at Kean University on Wednesday, Oct. 16, discussing social activism and emerging civic society under the digital censorship that…
Pending designation is still a pending issue for Kean students and faculty
By Christine Moukazis Kean University’s administration is continuing to mark classes as pending, making certain courses not visable on KeanWise. As previously reported in the September issue of The Tower,…
Campus lockdown at Kean alarms students
By: Marisa Gallagher Kean students and faculty were notified via Campus Alert that a man had been carrying a shotgun near campus on the morning of Oct. 10. “Shortly before…
Art Gallery’s “MODERN TWIST,” A Preview
By: Brigit Bauma Strength, flexibility and light. These are the powerful and lasting words that represent bamboo in the Japanese culture. Known as one of “The Three Friends of Winter,”…
After five on a Thursday
By: Brian Konchalski After 5:00 pm on any Thursday at Kean University, students flock to their cars like geese flying south for the winter. Even the dorm students who are…
Cheap and trendy holiday gifts
By Shelsie Ducheine Halloween has come and gone and with that comes a slew of holidays that many look forward to. Thanksgiving is right around the corner but the most…
Local movie theater demonstrates a new era in cinema presentation
By Bryan Kuriawa In a modestly-lit theater, audiences calmly walk towards their seats, sitting in casual clothing and positioning themselves towards the screen. Chatting among themselves, one would assume that…
Kean students save for Halloween
By Brigit Bauma It’s that time of year where ghosts, goblins, and ghouls come out to play. Usually in pint-sized form and carrying bags around in their hands, they come…
History comes alive
By Jasmine Leach Liberty Hall Museum is filled with years of intriguing history that transports people back in time to an older generation. Most colleges and universities have museums where…
Battle of the albums: Hip-hop vs. Rap
By Shelsie Duncan This past summer has been an eventful one for music, especially when discussing Rap. Many artists have been competing for the top spot and some have had…