Can you remember the last time a news headline caught your eye? With the surge of news coming from a vast number of sources, some even to our very fingertips via mobiles, it's no wonder printed headlines are almost alien to some us. Such was not always the case though. Once upon a time, people actually had to wait for the news. Ever wish you could have been there, seen the articles that shocked and awed an America of the past? You can - Kean University Galleries is currently showing an exhibition that travels a history of printed news spanning more than two and a half centuries and celebrating the progression to present day. The Karl and Helen Burger Galley in the Maxine and Jack Lane Center for Academic Success building opened its doors on September 10, 2009, for the opening show of the exhibition Headline News: The Life and Transformation of the Great American Newspaper. On display are articles that cover everything from sports to politics to entertainment, each one front lined with a caption that captivates its reader. An old fashioned journalist's desk is propped up to set the newsroom ambiance. A few feet from a historical article by John Adams hangs the equally historic headline from Obama's inauguration. A large showing of the word "WAR" grabs your attention in another direction. Headline topics vary from controversial to inspirational. The collection is an amalgam of memorable, must-see moments that the nation engulfed itself throughout the many years.

Miguel Scholis, a student at Kean University, says while enjoying the staged newsroom replica, he was probably most impressed with the Man Walks on the Moon article. "Its something I've never seen before."

The news documents are preserved originals from Kean's own Liberty Hall Museum. Only one article from the collection is unoriginal. Kean University and Liberty Hall's own Terry Gollway and Bill Schroe are the exhibit's curators. The exhibit will remain open until October 28, 2009 and can be seen on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a unique feature, an audio tour of the exhibit can also be taken, accessible right through your cell phone.