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(10/23/14 9:41am)
Graduating college with a degree in hand, prepared to make a mark on the world, but cannot land a job. This is the experience of a decent portion of college graduates as it is no secret that the job market is tough to break into. To beef up resumes and increase the likelihood of getting their foot in the door, students are advised to take on internships. Internships are positions fulfilled by those interested in learning about a trade in a professional setting. Interns are not considered full-time employees at their place of business, but more so rather as apprentices who are often times unpaid.
(10/16/14 10:19am)
Sweatshirts are coming out, nights are cooling off, and students want to escape the stress of their course work. It is not uncommon for students to escape by watching movies, but this month calls for a particular genre of movie. Viewership of horror movies skyrockets in October due to the looming holiday at the end of the month that is Halloween. What better way to gear up for Halloween than watching horror movies? Kean University students were asked what their favorite movies to watch during this time of year are.
(10/14/14 4:15pm)
It is that time of year again: Halloween. Bring on the toothaches from too much candy, the frustrations of trying to find the perfect costume, and the sore throats from screaming at scary movies. When an individual is watching horror movies, has he or she ever wondered which villain they would be? Kean University students were asked which of the following villains they would choose to be:
(10/09/14 9:40am)
Domestic. Violence. Two simple words when separate, but when placed in the same context they can instill a hodgepodge of emotions, thoughts, and reactions. Domestic violence is when one intimate partner carries out deliberate actions of abusive behavior, such as physical or sexual assault, battery, emotional abuse, threats, and/or intimidation, against the other partner. In domestic violence situations, one significant other revels in inflicting power and control as weapons against the other person in the relationship. Silvia Hernandez, executive director of El Centro Hispanoamericano in Plainfield, commented, “in your neighborhood, in my neighborhood, it’s [domestic violence] happening.”
(10/06/14 4:06pm)
As the leaves change color and the weather cools down, there is a certain feeling in the air that accompanies the fall season. Kean University embraces that feeling by providing programs and events to bring the individuals of the Kean community together.
(09/30/14 2:45pm)
Dawood Farahi, president of Kean University, built a courtroom in the Green Lane Academic Building [GLAB] for students to utilize in an academic setting. The contemporary courtroom contains: a judge’s bench, witness box, jury box, defendant and prosecutor benches, and seats for spectators. On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, that courtroom was put to use as a mock trial took place.
(09/22/14 4:10pm)
At Kean University, there is one event that is integrated with diversity as it brings people together from all walks of life. On the night of Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Meet the Greeks [MTG] drew in waves of students and alumni.
(09/16/14 3:47pm)
Across the globe, more than two million people carry a gene that could potentially be handed down to their children. That gene is sickle cell.
(08/30/14 1:00pm)
“Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to report that we begin the new academic year with a strong wind at our backs, and our eyes on the horizon.” A man of calculated verbal communication, Kean University President Dawood Farahi connected to the audience, and by a few words, easily gripped the attention of the many listeners.
(08/25/14 2:32pm)
Come and enjoy Jersey Fresh produce every Thursday until October 30, 2014. Since May of 2014, Liberty Hall Museum has hosted Community Farmer’s Market, where people can take advantage and interact with the makers of products they are intrigued by. From noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine, interested consumers can purchase prepared food, wine, and natural skin care products, amongst other goods. All products that are on display are distributed by local farmers and vendors; consumers can support these independently owned businesses and partake in being proud of goods grown and cared for in New Jersey.