Four different scheduling proposals are now on the table for consideration for the Spring 2009 semester following weeks of discussions, meetings and forums held by students, faculty and University Administration officials. Only one thing remains certain: a new schedule will be adopted to help address a University budget deficit in excess of $15 million.
On a warm Wednesday evening on April 16th, students wandered aimlessly around the University Center, trying to find something to do. President of the Pan African Student Union (PASU), Markovy Jacques, quickly solved the problem by standing in the Atrium shouting, "Yo, come to Apollo Night tonight! It's going to be in the Little Theatre.
Most students know what the acronym F.I.N.A.L.S. stands for. They see it on Facebook as a black and white box on the screen, laugh, and send it to friends to pass on the amusing joke. What many don't realize is that every joke told has a significant amount of truth behind it.
In sports, the beginning of a new season is often perceived as a blank canvas. With each team sitting evenly in the standings, positive anticipation builds. Behind this optimism lies a widespread affection for a "fresh start". To Kean University Baseball, the 2008 season presented an additional clean slate; a renovated ballpark.