The Cougar's Byte

Housing Applications Now Being Accepted for 2010-2011

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The spring semester is already halfway through, and as students begin to move from the rush of midterms to prepare for finals, another task on many of their minds is getting ready for residence hall room registration for the fall semester. The deadline for all registration applications, along with the $125 application fee, is Friday, March 12, 2010 and students are urged to finalize all room group decisions in order to secure a room for the upcoming semester.

A Gourmet Experience

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For those who regularly dine on campus and utilize the new upperclassmen dining hall, the dinner and a show ambiance is hard to ignore. No, hungry visitors should not expect cabaret dancers to accompany their meal, but with Gourmet Dining's, ongoing and engaging "themed meals", one may not help but feel as though they were front row at an event.

A Little Taste Of Asia

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Officially becoming a student funded group in the fall 2007, the Asian Culture Club, or ACC, has set out to educate students about various Asian cultures and offer fun events that bring the campus community together. Because of the vacant executive board positions, the ACC had a slow start when the fall semester started.

S.O.S. To the IRS

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Some college students may be familiar with the annual responsibility of filing out a federal tax form. Other college students may only be familiar with tax forms from stand-up comedy routines and late night talk show jokes. For students who may be filing tax forms for the first time in 2010, the process may seem confusing.

Back To The Future

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Kean University students will travel into the future on Sunday, March 14, 2010, as Daylight Saving Time makes its first appearance of the new decade. Set for a 2:00 a.m. departure, the perennial journey through time shifts an hour of sunlight from the morning to the evening.

Where Are You Going for Spring Break?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With spring break quickly approaching, students are already thinking about how to spend their long-awaited vacation. While there are mixed feelings about whether or not to stay on campus, stay at home, or go out of state, many decisions are being made on two basic standings: how much does it cost and who is going with me? It is common for people to want to go with their best friends and family on vacations, but the problem of cost is a new situation this year, which has many deciding whether or not that magazine getaway is worth it.

Keep Your Pockets Full During Break

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Most college students are fully aware about where they stand financially during a semester, but during a short spring break, saving money makes all the difference for the remaining portion of the semester. Spring break is a time for friends to get together and to find fun things to do, many students search for spring break destinations to spend their time.

Spring Break Destinations

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The spring 2010 semester is one step closer to spring and summer break, when students can relax and enjoy themselves. One of the major problems students may encounter when trying to make plans is finding the money to spend on the much needed vacation. Spring break is right around the corner, starting March 14, 2010 and ending on March 22, 2010.

Staying Safe During Spring Break

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Coming soon to Kean students is the most anticipated week of the spring semester. Kean University would like to invite every student to Spring Break 2010. This year, spring break is taking place the week of March 15 to March 21. Spring break is considered to be one of the most famous weeks on college campuses all over the nation besides homecoming.

Student Representative to the Board of Trustees Election

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Student Alternate Representative to Kean University's Board of Trustees. Please note that service in the student alternate position will require a two-year commitment. The Student Alternate Representative will become the voting student member on the board during the second year.

Inclement Weather Notice

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the case of a delay or closing of Kean University due to inclement weather, students and faculty should refer to www.kean.edu for specific information. Those who registered with Kean University's Campus Alert System will be notified accordingly. It is recommended that those who have not yet registered with the Campus Alert System do so as soon as possible.

Greek Of The Week

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As a lady of the rose, Nu Theta Chi President, Brittany Turco, has blossomed into a fundamental, benevolent leader of her sisterhood. Turco, a junior elementary education major concentrating in history, ascended to her leadership role after being both confidently nominated and elected without any prior executive board experience.

Women's Basketball Looks To Bring Another Championship Home

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the past decade, the Kean University women's basketball team has proven to be one of the greatest teams in the nation. With an overall record of 179-99 in the past 10 years, the women's basketball team has shown time and time again that they are the definition of excellence.

Kean Pulls Away From Tufts to Advance to Sweet Sixteen

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

UNION, N.J. (3/6/10) - Sophomore guard Brittany Powell (Tinton Falls, N.J.) scored a career-high 21 points to lift the Kean University women's basketball team to a 75-56 win over Tufts University to advance the Cougars to the Sweet Sixteen.

The #2 Cougars (28-1) tie the school record for wins in a season, as they extend their school-record winning streak to 28 games.

Late Rally Sends Kean Past Brockport, 7-6

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Union, N.J. (3/7/10) - Sophomore Lee Cavico (North Brunswick, N.J.) drove home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as Kean University rallied past The College at Brockport, 7-6, Sunday afternoon from a mild Jim Hynes Stadium.

With the game tied 6-6 entering the top of the ninth the Golden Eagles (1-2) set up a first and third situation with one out.

Women's Lacrosse Drops Season Opener

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Union, N.J. (3/3/10) - Muhlenberg College scored 15 goals in the first half on their way to defeating the Kean University women's lacrosse, 19-7, Wednesday afternoon in the season opener for both at Kean Alumni Stadium.

Senior Amanda McGovern (Glen Ridge, N.

Cougars Fall to #2 Stevenson

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Towson, Md. (2/27/10) - The Kean University men's lacrosse team fell to #2 Stevenson University, 24-4, Saturday evening in action held at Towson University.

The Cougars (1-1) held in during the first quarter as senior Scott Leathem (Fair Lawn, N.J.) took a pass from senior C.