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Video produced by David Long. By Elijah Tarik Powell | Published Dec. 11, 2016 By day, he’s a senior at Kean University majoring in psychology with plans to pursue a doctorate degree. But in between those big dreams, Shawn Lawson lays his politically-charged poems over beats in his dorm. For episode No. 2 of “College Hour” — a video series […]
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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 Alex Wisniewski | Published Dec. 11, 2016 One adjunct professor at Kean University used his experience as a former sports reporter to give students a more-hands on approach to learn TV studio production. George Falkowski, a Kean alum, took his students on a field trip, as he does every semester, to a Devils game at the Prudential Center in […]
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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 Brittany Pavlichko | Published Nov. 10, 2016 As the fall sports seasons come to a close, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s volleyball are just beginning their new season. Kean University’s women’s basketball program will start their season with a game Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Brooklyn College. Head coach, Mandy King will be returning for her fifth season with […]
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By Rose Marie Kitchen l Published Nov. 10, 2016 Reliving history and embracing the 1700s has become easier than ever before thanks to a newly developed augmented reality. Under the guidance of professor Ed Johnston, student researchers within the Michael Graves College have announced Liberty Hall 360. “Our liberty hall 360 project celebrates an important moment in the history of […]
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By: Gail Fredricks | Published Nov. 10, 2016 Nigel Donald, Kean University’s former Student Organization’s president, has had his first experience running for public office. Although unsuccessful in the election for Linden Board of Education, Donald, 22, was happy with the results. “For my age, my experience, and time commitment to other things I was highly content with seeing all […]
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By: Brittany Pavlichko | Published Nov. 6, 2016 Classes will not be held on Election Day at Kean University, but some students interviewed by The Tower said they won’t be voting. Two of the four students interviewed by The Tower said they will vote, while the other two said they will not. “I feel if we had better candidates, I […]
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By Mike Roche | Published Oct. 24, 2016 The sun shone on Kean University on Oct. 16 for the 2016 Nathan Weiss Memorial Cougar Color 5K. Dr. Jeffrey Beck, dean of the Weiss Graduate School, presided over the race and kept everything running smoothly. “It’s going great, we’ve got perfect weather for the run.” said Beck. He spoke about the […]
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