On Friday, October 18, 2013 the entire student body of Kean University assembled in the Harwood Arena for a pep rally, to get students psyched for Homecoming weekend. As students entered, they were handed glow sticks, flashing sunglasses, and Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs (AToD

The whole arena was full of everyone wearing Kean apparel. Vice President of Student Affairs, Janice Murray-LauryMahon

The pep rally was full of excitement as students watched and waited for each moment to occur. The Kean Cougar made an appearance dancing around the floor getting the students pumped for what was ahead.

The crowd was so enthused because next the Student Organization of Kean University opened up the floor for the audience to win prizes.  The crowd shouted showing their essence of school spirit. Ana Duro

The fall athletic teams were led by their team captains who stood proudly and introduced their respective teams. The crowd grew wild as the football team stepped on to the arena floor. Each player that would step on the football field was broadcasted throughout the room. The students of Kean University were thrilled to wish the team luck for Saturday's homecoming game. 

The night was topped off with fireworks bursting in the air over the Alumni Stadium football field. School spirit glistened from ear to ear of every person of the Kean Community.  James G. Beaty

Kean students showed some of the most enthusiastic support for their school in years. Their school pride is second to none as students and faculty look forward to finishing the semester strong and with the same enthusiasm.