VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 11
A STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PUBLICATION FOR THE KEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT COMMUNITY
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Veteran’s Day Celebration By Ashanté S. Barnes, Staff Writer
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n Monday November 7, 2005, students and alumni gathered in front of the University Center to honor and remember our fallen soldiers. The ceremony opened with a prayer by Reverend Alfred Brown as members of the Kean community reflected upon their lost loves. Bright faces filled the audience as memories of wars won and lost were spread throughout the crowd. R O T C Cadets as well as Kean University Students Dewilka Perez, Dina Shapiro, Amy Farris, Wilson Lin, and Alex E l m e r a honored their country by serving as the honor guard. Kean faculty included Dr. Anne Walko who provided an account of the (WAC) Women’s Army Corps. Robert Bush, President of the Kean Foundation was a member of the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam War. Catricia Shaw, Greek Affairs advisor served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Reserves Army 854 Engineering Battalion. Audley Bridges, Director of University Admissions member of the armed forces said “Courage is one of the virtuous born of war”. Bob Maslo, Coordinator of the ceremony was a member SEE ‘VETERANS’ ON PAGE 6
Ashanté S. Barnes | The Cougar’s Byte (top) Current Kean Student ROTC Cadets Alex Elmera, Senior Graphic Design Major; Amy Farris, Freshman International Broadcast Journalism Major; Dewilka Perez, Sophomore Political Science Major; Dina Shapiro, Freshman Criminal Justice Major and Wilson Lin, Senior Criminal Justice Major, pose for a picture. (left) Signs welcome the Kean community to the Veterans Day Celebration. (bottom) Military personnel and guests stand at attention during the playing of the United States National Anthem.
Are You Tuned In? By Angela M. Barrett, Staff Writer
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Falose Andŕe, senior Biology major says “she reads The Cougar’s Byte because she likes to see the pictures of her friends acting CRAZY!” Get caught reading The Cougar’s Byte and get your picture prominently displayed on the front page.
KNJ 90.3 is Kean University’s very own radio station managed by the Media and Film Department. Last year, the radio station was located on the first floor of the Hutchinson academic building. However this year the Media and Film Department moved into the Center for Academic Success because the University thought it would draw more attention to the station. Overlooking the clock tower and the University Center, the radio station is now located on the fourth floor in room 401. Angela M. Barrett | The Cougar’s Byte
Dr. Scott McHugh has been teaching within the Media and Film Department at Kean for the past eight years. The course he teaches that reflects the radio station is Audio Production. He urges students that want to get involved with radio to take the Audio
(top right) Professor Dr. Scott McHugh of the Communications Department preps Junior Tamika Blount on sound control before her show. (top left) In preparation for each students’ hourly show, News Director Milan Novkovic reads the news and current events at the top of the hour.
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Spotlight On The Criminal Justice Club (CJC) By Ashanté S. Barnes, Staff Writer
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he Criminal Justice Club (CJC) here at Kean has been quite explosive during the last few years. CJC meets twice a month on Mondays at 3:30pm. On October 19, 2005 the meeting lead by President Michael Yakubov was filled with students anticipating a career in Criminal Justice upon graduation. Mike discussed future plans for the semester in addition to ideas for apparel for the year. In January, students interested in obtaining an executive board position within the Criminal Justice Club can do so because four of the five executive board members will be leaving upon graduation. SEE ‘CJC’ ON PAGE 5
Ashanté S. Barnes | The Cougar’s Byte Michael Yakubov, president of the Criminal Justice Club, discusses future plans for the semester.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 HI: 60 Kean University Office of Student Life & Leadership Development University Center, Room 215 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 (908) 737-5179 cbyte@kean.edu The Cougar’s Byte is a weekly Student Life & Leadership Development newsletter where you will find up to the minute information on all things related to student life at Kean University. Published Mondays during the regular academic year, 3000 copies are distributed free of charge at more than 15 campus locations. The content from the print-based weekly is combined with that of special content targeted for The Cougar’s Byte online edition at www.cougarsbyte.com. The Cougar’s Byte is available at the following campus locations: University Center Atrium; Student Life and Leadership Development Office, UC219; Center for Academic Success Atrium; Townsend Hall, 1st floor Reception Area; Bruce Hall 1st and 2nd floor Lounge Areas; Science Building, 1st floor Sitting Area; New Academic Building, 1st floor Lounge; Hutchinson Hall 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor Lobbies; Willis Hall 1st floor Lounge; and Vaughn Eames Lobby. The Cougar’s Byte welcomes Letters to the Editor, calendar events, event news and information, articles, story ideas, artwork and digital photo submissions. To learn more about our publishing policy visit www.cougarsbyte.com. Associate Editor Scott Snowden Assistant Editor Rajul Punjabi Arts Rochelle Trotman, Editor Features Jen Bissu, Senior Editor Staff Writers Ashante S. Barnes Angela M. Barrett Kaitlyn Davies Debra Ekpo Katrina Manzano Irene Murema Jennifer Rubino Multimedia Editor Rich Lemonie Circulation Manager Ryan Matthews Student Media Managing Editor Toni M. Cerbo
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Four Brothers Is Five Stars By Kaitlyn Davies, Staff Writer
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fter the murder of their adoptive mother in a grocery store holdup, the Mercer boys come back to their hometown to bury their mother and her killer. The boys led by their eldest brother Bobby (Mark Wahlberg), Angel (Tyrese Gibson), Jeremiah (Andr Benjamin), and Jack (Garrett Hedlund) make a promise to each other that they will find their mother’s killer and punish him. As they search they realize that their old town has new rules and they have a hard time playing by them. In this action/drama movie directed by John Singleton and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the four Mercer boys realize that nothing is more important then family. Come watch the drama unravel in Four Bothers on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 in the University Center Little Theater at 8:00pm. Admission is free! Kaitlyn Davies, freshman Political Science major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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ho says that community and family is no longer alive? Kean is the place for kids, folks, and fun. We, at Kean believe that families thrive here on the college campus. The Parent Teacher Association hosted its Second Annual Pumpkin Party as a fund raiser to help offset the prices of trips and other events for the Child Care Center located on the North Campus. It turned out to be a fun-filled activity for Parents, Students, and Faculty. It was heart-warming to see the childrens’ happy, enthusiastic faces as they carved each detail into the faces of their pumpkins. Not only did the children become engrossed in the activities, the positive interaction with their parents and others was beneficial for the development of their social skills.
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nterested in Jewish history and culture? Here’s a great opportunity to catch films of the Golden Age of Yiddish Cinema (1937-1940) that will be shown in the University Center. Some of these movies are adapted from classic Yiddish literature and they reflect the changing conditions for Jews in the Pre World War II era. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Faculty and Staff Association and the Jewish Museum of New Jersey in conjunction with the Jewish Studies Program. It was made possible by a grant from Kean’s President. Yiddish filmmaking thrived in New York and New Jersey; unlike the American film industry that resided on the West Coast. The first film was screened in the University Center on Sunday, October 30th. Titled “Der Vilner Shtot Khazn (Overture to Glory)”,it was called “an artistic triumph” by the New York Herald Times. The following film was shown on November 6th at 2:00 p.m. in the University Center. Entitled “Tevye der Milkhiker (Tevye the Dairyman)”, this movie is about Tevye’s daughter who marries a Gentile; his paternal acceptance conflicts with his deep religious upbringing. Soho Weekly News describes it as “one of the more extraordinary performances in film history.”
The adaptation of S. Ansky’s story of unfulfilled love, broken promises and the supernatural is illustrated in “Der Dibuk (The Dybbuk)”. This film was directed by Michal Waszynski and will be viewed on March 26, 2006. In this film, a “dybbuk” or a “spirit” enters his beloved’s body to possess her. This is considered one of the greatest films of its time. The final film, “Yidl Mitn Fidl (Yiddle with a Fiddle)”, will be shown on April 2, 2006. It is the story of a young woman that dresses as a man to join a group of musicians. They travel to the Polish countryside where the young woman falls in love with one of the band members. It is highly recommended to people who might enjoy the lighthearted comic love story.
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Each year, the Center comes up with new creative ideas to raise money for extra curricular activitities. The President of the Parents Teacher Association, Lisa Jones, or “Malia’s mom” as she is known to the children, is an employee of the University and the mother of an energetic four-year-old Malia, who attends the Child Care Center. She explained, “not only is this event a great of way of raising money, it’s a true family affair with a campus style setting”. Ms. Jones’ affiliation with the P.T.A. allows her to give back to the supportive community that has given her so much. Professor Ilyse Odesky of Psychology Department attended this festive affair with her eight-year-old son Matthew, a bright and inquisitive boy who has participated in many events at Kean University over the last five years. Every year Matthew looks forward to summer
The films from the Golden Age of Yiddish Cinema (1937-1940) are curated by Yiddish film historian, Eric A. Goldman. The fee is $5.00 per person at the door, so it is well worth the experience. And don’t worry - the audience is not expected to speak Yiddish; the films in this series will have English subtitles. So if you are a foreign film lover, don’t miss your chance to see a few of these acclaimed movies. Jen Rubino, junior English major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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eet the non-funded student group SKAB, formerly known as FASA. SKAB stands for Students of Kean Artist Brigade - a group of undergraduate students that represent some of the artists here at Kean. This group meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in room 210 in Vaughn Eames. All of the meetings are open to members and non-members alike and you can join whether you are an art major or not. If you consider yourself to be an artist, in any sense of the word, SKAB welcomes you! The group currently has 13 members and is headed by an executive board of five people. The President is Christina Davies, a junior Art Education major and Vice President is Erik Diaz, a senior Studio Art major. The rest of the executive board is made up of the Treasurer, Rachel McAdams, a sophomore art education major and Secretary Marina Monteleone, a junior Art Education major. Public Relations for the group are run by Kenji Hasegawa; who is a junior art
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camp and has been positively affected by the social and educational environment of the Center. Kean University offers him and many young students like him a sense of community. Mike Worlds, Coordinator of Transfer Students was present to support his daughter, Destiny. Mr. Worlds stated, that “it was an awesome opportunity to spend time with parents, faculty, students and their children.” Balancing a hectic schedule which includes being a dad and coordinator of a fast paced environment doesn’t always afford him the opportunity to socialize much on campus. The pumpkin party was a refreshing change for him and his daughter. Temeca Decolcy, a junior who is majoring in Early Childhood Education, had a blast at the pumpkin party. Temeca enjoys interacting with her vivacious two-year-old daughter Janiya. Temeca is actively involved in many activities on campus, which include being an Academic Instructional Mentor, teaching a freshman seminar class, and helping freshman with the difficult task of registration. One of the stipulations of the job is that she must always be available for students. Therefore, the accommodation at Kean helps her meet the challenge of juggling parenthood and academia. Temeca stated that Kean is a one stop center which takes care of her professional needs as well as challenges her in other fields. Temeca is able to work and study comfortably with the assurance that her daughter is happy and safe. Despite her busy schedule Temeca realizes that having family events is important to the development of every child. They always say “It takes a village to raise a child” and the Child Care Center needs our support to guarantee it’s continued success.
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education major. So as you can see, you can hold an executive position no matter how far along you are on your college path.
is having as many gallery shows for their members as possible. All that exposure will ensure that their members get used to having their work critiqued so they can be ready for when they go out into the real world and have to deal with big named galleries. The group has special guest speakers come in during their meetings and talk to the group about how to network themselves and how to connect with other artists. President Christina Davies says, “They need to learn how to sell themselves before they can sell their art work.” The group is also planning trips to galleries on Thursdays and Fridays so that students can experience the up and coming trends in the art world. Activities like these will help with their career as
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SKAB, The New FASA By Kaitlyn Davies, Staff Writer
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well as add some fun to their schedules SKAB is a group of young and talented individuals who intend to use their talents to make new contacts and learn new techniques. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, drop by one of the meetings! SKAB will exhibit in the gallery on the first floor of Vaughn Eames throughout the year. If you want to have a show in the gallery you must be an active SKAB member. If you would like more information about this group please e-mail Christina Davies at daviesch@kean.edu.
Are you a NJ Certified EMT? Is Your GPA 2.5 or above? Do you need $2500 in Scholarship Money? If you answered YES to these 3 questions, the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Needs YOU!!! A renewable $2,500 annual scholarship is available to Kean students who are New Jersey certified EMTs and have a GPA of 2.5 or above.Help a great community organization while earning money towards your tuition. It’s a win-win situation!!! Recipients of the scholarship must commit to one duty shift of four hours per week for a calendar year. Recipients must also maintain their GPA and full-time enrollment to qualify each academic year. Contact Nina Sumilang, Scholarship Coordinator at (908)737-7053 or via email at nsumilan@kean.edu.
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Freedom Forum NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Applications available online at www.ncaa.org. For more information, contact Sports Journalism Scholarship Committee at (317) 917-6477. The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from current full-time juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3000 scholarships will be awarded to assist applicants in their senior year of study. Deadline is December 9, 2005.
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online at www.datatel.com/dsf. For more information email scholars@datatel.com or call 1 (800) 486-4332. Application deadline January 31, 2006.
Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity Essay Contest Holocaust Resource Center Announces the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Conttest 2006. The contest is sponsored by the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. It challenges students to identify, define and analyze contemporary ethical questions, issues or dilemmas. It is open only to full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in an acredited, four year college or university in the United States. First Prize, $5000, Second Prize, $2500, Third Prize, 1500, and 2 Honorable Mentions, $500 each. For further information and applications please contact Helen Walzer at 908-737-4661.
Sema Memorial Scholarship Program The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded in 1984 to foster leadership in the specialty equipment marketplace and support educational goals for students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. Career path opportunities include: Accounting, Administration, Advertising/PR, Design/Graphics, Information, Technology, Manufacturing, Photo/Journalism, and Sales/Marketing. SEMA Scholarships are awarded annually to full-time graduate and undergraduate students who have complete a minimum of 50 credits. Visit www.sema.org/scholarships or call (909) 3960289 for an application. Deadline is April 28, 2006.
Kaitlyn Davies, freshman Political Science major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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By Irene Murema, Staff Writer The Criminal Justice Club is an organization which, from its origin, has been dedicated to providing programs to serve the professional and educational interests of full-time undergraduate students at Kean University. The executive board of CJC knows that when students apply to a university, one of their main goals after they graduate is to find a career. At Kean University, in the Center of Academic Success, we have an office called Career Services which aids students in finding their desired career. Career Services provides an effective way to help students find their preferred career with assistance from professional staff members. However, the office can provide the student body with only so much, and that’s where CJC comes into the picture.
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rom late summer to early December, distance runners are focused on one of the toughest sports around, cross country. Teams from middle school up to professionals are competing for titles, not to mention bragging rights. How does a team or person win a cross country title? Well here is a little overview for you to get an idea. Cross Country is an intense sport
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because it has the individual component as well as the team component, so there is internal and external competition. A cross country team is comprised of 7 people, and the top 5 score in a meet, the scoring goes as follow. First place receives 1 point, second place receives 2 points, get the trend. The lowest scoring team wins; now the two other people are displacers. For championship meets, all the teams are brought together and put on the starting line and they fight for the title.
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Ashanté S. Barnes | The Cougar’s Byte Members of the Criminal Justice Club (CJC) pose for a picture after discussing programming ideas during their weekly club meeting.
One of CJC’s best attributes is that it is often associated with Career Services because it provides the Kean University student body with programs that bring in professionals from various fields of the work force so students get the opportunity to hear them speak of their experience. This option allows the students to better understand a career in Criminal Justice. These programs provided by CJC are great not only because they bring in professionals, but because they are held in an environment where students feel more comfortable. These “Student Association Meetings” create the next generation of leaders who are well informed and career minded. For students who may be interested in attending a CJC meeting, the meetings are held in the University Center on the second floor in room 226B from 3:30 to 4:50 every other Wednesday. According to Shamshadeen Mayers in the past, CJC has brought in speakers from
The 2005 cross country team has witnessed a blend of the old with the new. The “new” for the Cougars is a talented freshman class that have been rewriting the record books and making the future bright for Kean. Freshman Brandon Gordon and Stephanie Sinclair have both already set new freshman records during their campaign. Sinclair set her record at the Southern Connecticut Invite as she ran 21:02 for 3 miles and also recorded the 2nd fastest 5k ever run by a Kean woman. Gordon set his freshman record the weekend of October 29th at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Meet (NJAC). He ran a 27:32 for 5 miles and placed 25th. The other new faces to the cougars include Tori Schemelia, Nicole Calello, and Zainab Hanif. On the men’s side, Ricky Esposito and Ezra Schwartz give the Cougars the right edge. Not to be outdone by the freshman, the veterans of the team have something to say about their progress. Senior Shaun Blake continues his stellar Kean career as the top runner for
re you still wondering what all the fuss is about at Kean on Wednesdays? If you have been missing Paw Events, you still have two more Wednesdays to go before the Cougars takes a hike. Each week, the activities change to suit the needs of all the different communities and tastes of students at Kean. November 9th was the kind of Wednesday that was all about fun. Apart from the usual free scrumptious breakfast and the exotic salsa classes that are coordinated by the Ritmo Latino club; there was free picture taking with the cougar and also a free two hour performance by a renowned mind reader who is also a psychic.
the FBI, K-9 Unit, Sheriffs Office and Local Police Departments. This year, so far, CJC has brought in Detective David D’Amico, who delivered a phenomenal presentation on “Hate Crimes”. In the future CJC plans to bring in speakers from Home Land Security, Woman in Politics, US Marshals and Self Defense. Currently, the executive board is comprised of President Mike Yakubov; Vice President Shamshadeem Mayers; Treasurer Muhammad Mossod, Secretary Samantha Jackson, and Public Relations Director Monica Christenson.
The mind reading was done by Robert Channing who has had approximately thirty two years of psychic work. He is a world famous mind reader and psychic entertainer who has performed for numerous universities, colleges, and stars alike and they all have one thing to say about him: he is awesome! If you were not there to see it for yourself, then you just missed a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to predict your future or expose the crazy thoughts that are going through your head. The performance took place at the Little Theatre in the University Center, starting at eight o’clock. Robert Channing first impressed the audience when he was able to tell the amount of change that a certain student had in his hand without looking.
CJC in the near future anticipates the changing of their name to Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) so keep an eye out for upcoming events. Ashanté S. Barnes, junior Public Administration major with a minor in Training and Development, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
the Cougars. Junior Brian Sims is also continuing his success at Kean by turning in some great times. “Brian is one of the toughest runners we ever had here at Kean, he just beats people out on pure guts” says Head Coach Shelly Hollingsworth. Junior transfer Erick Orozoco has also provided the young team with veteran experience. The women are being led this year by sophomore Anna Khoroseheva and Captain junior Jenna Regnault. “Anna has made huge steps this year in her training, she has been running times that she never thought she could do” adds Hollingsworth. Both the men’s and women’s teams began their championship season on October 29th at Richard Stockton. The NJAC title was at stake and both teams fought hard and finished 5th in the men’s and women’s divisions. Stephanie Sinclair picked up an All Conference nomination for her performance. Amazingly, Shaun Blake ran a career best with only one shoe as he led the men’s team. “Someone spiked me in the heal during the first 400 meters of the race, so I kicked off my shoe and ran. Most people could not see themselves running
like that for 5 miles but I wasn’t going to let that affect my race and the team” states Blake.
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The team wrapped up their championship season with races on November 5th and 12th. On the 5th, the Cougars ran at the ECAC Championship meet in Harkness Park in Connecticut and on the 12th , the NCAA Regional Championship at Rochester University in upstate New York where they ran against the top teams in the Northeast. Commenting on this final race, “I am going out with a bang, I don’t want to leave any doubts,” says senior Blake.
he magically lifted and moved a pair of reading glasses that belonged a member of the audience. She was completely baffled and confused when she saw her glasses move right before her eyes. The climax of the show was when he blindfolded himself, with the help of two students, using many thick strips of duct tape and added a blindfold to completely shut off his eyesight. By doing this, he claimed to have developed a “sixth sense”. Having no sense of sight, he then proceeded to amaze his curious audience again. He had everyone their names on pieces of paper, a number that means something to them, the funniest moment of their lives and something that they would like predicted. Still having his eyesight blocked, he proceeded to somehow tell what was written on the papers and went as far as predicting the future for some students. One girl was delighted to know that she would be married to a rich man, cruise in BMW’s and Escalades, and further more, she was going to live to age of a hundred and two! This prediction and more were based on ESP, which stands for Extra Sensory Perception. This is actually the ability to receive the thoughts of others and be able to interpret them; it is an astounding ability to know what is in the mind of another person. For more information about this Robert Channing, an intriguing performer, log on to his website at, www.robertchanning.com, and see for yourself how much of an icon he is. These types of events are routine during Paw Wednesdays on campus, all with your interest in mind. So if you have free time that falls on the most wonderful day at Kean, feel free to drop in for Paw Events, and you will be glad that you did. Irene Murema, freshman Biology major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
For more information on Kean University’s newest athletics program, and to keep track of the cross country team, visit the Kean Athletics website at http://www.keanathletics.com. Justin VanDyk, Class of ‘04 and Graduate Teaching with a Concentration in History major is a contributing writer to The Cougar’s Byte.
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Could Art Be Deadly? By Jen Bissu, Senior Features Editor
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nternationally known artist Keith Howard had some frightening, eyeopening insights to offer at the Arts Dialogue, this year focusing on NonToxic Printmaking Techniques. He wrote two books on the subject, because he experienced firsthand how detrimental the long-term effects of chemical exposure can be on the body. Working with printmaking every day, Howard eventually discovered that printmaking had been making him sicker and sicker: he had migraine headaches, dreadful coughing, and other symptoms. He figured out that it was the exposure to his art supplies that caused his illness, because when he would take a vacation and be away from printmaking for a while, his symptoms would begin to disappear. He went to the doctor, who told Howard to bring in a list of the chemicals that are in his surroundings when he works. “My doctor told me that it’s not a matter of whether you will do damage to yourself,” Howard admonished the audience at the Arts Dialogue, “It’s a matter of how long it will be before the damage shows.” Well, the damage showed, all right. His
daughter was born with a birth defect that was environmentally caused (in other words, from his exposure to toxins), and Howard himself recently had cancer—he had a tumor in one kidney, and the entire kidney had to be removed. With the trauma his family endured as a result of his profession, Howard looked into research about the topic, and found that studies show that the average lifespan of a full-time printmaker is 55 years. He lectured about the chemicals found in printmaking studios, and listed them in order of their toxicity. First and foremost came the acid, the worse of which is nitric acid, with hydrochloric acid as a close second. The next most harmful things in printmaking studios are the solvents. “Aromatic hydrocarbons, such as turpentine, fry the nerve endings in the spinal cord,” explained Howard, “which causes Parkinson’s Disease.” The third most toxic substance in the studio is rosin dust, which is used for aquatint. “If the aquatint box is all the way across the room, go up to the blackboard on the opposite end of the room and run your finger across the top of it. You’ll notice that your finger is covered with rosin dust. If it gets all the way across the room despite the supposedly safe box it’s in, then you know you’re breathing it and it’s in your lungs. And there’s no way for your
body to expel the rosin dust—your lungs form a scar over the dust particles, much like an oyster does with a pearl. So once it’s in there, it’s staying there.” Wow, what a terrifying thought! He said that smoking is actually less harmful to your lungs because at least after a number of years your lungs clear back up. With rosin dust, there is no reversing the damage! During the past sixteen years Howard revised & rethought printmaking processes to come up with art materials that would prove to be non-toxic. He figured out that Print Circuit Board (PCB) films can be used on the metal plates in place of the toxic chemicals. The process is too technical and complicated to explain in an article of this size, but if you’d like to learn more, the printmaking program at Kean was revamped to follow Keith Howard’s non-toxic printmaking processes. Now you can take this course without concern for your health! For more information, contact Dr. Julie Harris by email at jharris@kean.edu, or call her office at (908) 737-4392.
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One of our great bonuses for parents that attend Kean is the Child Care Center we have right on campus. Moms and dads can leave their children at this facility and go to classes feeling confident because they’ve left their child with well trained and nurturing teachers and caretakers. It’s fun and educational for the children, and it’s a very affordable and comforting alternative to leaving your child at another daycare or babysitting service. For more details, give the Child Care Center a call at (908) 737-5300 or visit the website at www. kean.edu/~kuccc Another great perk is the newly established tutoring services in the Center of Academic Success. Everyone is always complaining about how hard Physics is or how many late nights they’ve spent writing their Shakespeare essays. Don’t be shy – ask for a little help! Drop by the first floor of the CAS building and schedule an appointment with one of the AIMs (they are the academic instructional mentors) who can help you understand your material and enhance your study habits. Did you also know that there are all kinds of fun trips and shows that Student Organization and Student Affairs sponsor? There was a recent trip to Six Flags for Fright Fest that a lot of students got to enjoy, as well as a trip to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. If these are the kinds of things you and your friends might enjoy, check the bulletin boards for notices. These events usually cost next to nothing and are great for the whole family.
So just when you think you know everything about your University – think again. There’s a whole world of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered! Rajul Punjabi, senior English major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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Wednesday, November 16
Thursday, November 17
Thanksgiving Food Drive The Portuguese American Club at Kean is conducting a thanksgiving food drive collecting canned good and other nonperishable items until November 18. A collection box is located in the lobby of the University Center.
Film Showing: Sankofa View Sankofa by Haila Gerima in University Center room 228 at 10am. A brief panel discussion will occur.
Film Showing: “A Great Mighty Walk” View “A Great Mighty Walk” by John Henry Clark in University Center room 337A at 5pm. A brief panel discussion will occur.
Office of Africana Studies Travelearn Alumni “Been-to-Luncheon” Show and Tell The 2005 African Diaspora Travellearners to Egypt at 12:30pm in University Center 228.
Cheerleading Tryouts Anyone interested in cheerleading for Basketball season are invited to come tryout at 6:30-8:30pm in the Gymnastics Room. You must have your physical prior to tryouts. Contact Cheree Berry at cberry@kean.edu with any questions.
Finance and Economics Club Come learn about Graduate Schools and find out when the trip to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will be at 3:30pm in Willis room 415. Haitian Student Association Become aware of the Haitian culture and have fun at 3:30pm in UC 337B.
of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam as well the 7th Special Forces in Laos. James Jandrowitz, Professor of History who is retiring in May after twenty years, also served our country in the Armed forces. Mike Giezey, Sr. from the Facilities Campus and Planning department was very enthusiastic as other members began to reminisce. Joe Froretti of Facilities served in the United States Army and provided positive feedback and warm memories. Retired electrician Thomas Mahoney, who served during Pearl Harbor, was proud and honored to be amongst those recognized on Monday.
International Student Association Come share good times with the international student association at 3:30pm in UC 226A. KU College Democratic Club Hennings Hall Room 104 at 3:30pm. Kean Athletic Training Workshop In Campus School West Room 109 from 3:30-4:50pm.
Nashed Mariana Senior Biology Major said “It was very nice that Kean provided a memorial for Veterans that served and continue to serve our country”. While Rory Yelen Senior said “It was very respectful, I enjoyed the event it was nice that the Veterans acknowledged the student governments for their hard work and dedication”.
Pan-African Student Association Come share your needs and interests at the P.A.S.U. meeting in University Center Room 228 from 3:30-4:50pm.
We, at Kean salute the Veterans from World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Pearl Harbor, Desert Storm, and Iraq & Afghanistan who endured the struggle in honor of our country. Ashanté S. Barnes, junior Public Administration major with a minor in Training and Development, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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h, Thanksgiving … a time to remember what family is all about, give thanks for all we’re blessed with, and indulge in the rare treat of coming together for a big family meal. But we all see how times are changing—we live in an increasingly fast-paced society, where people are running to and from school and multiple jobs, relying on electronic devices to keep their lives on track. Lately everyone is so busy that family meals seem like a nostalgic memory from days gone by. Not only is it rare for families to sit down together for dinner; but large, elaborate, multi-course meals are far too time-consuming (both in preparation and consumption) for today’s microwavesavvy culture. So the question is: for Thanksgiving this year, is it going to be a big sit-down family dinner, or ordering some pizza and going about everyday business? Let’s see what Kean students had to say! “Well, I usually stay home for Thanksgiving,” said junior math major Chris Nowak, “but we don’t make a big deal about it—we don’t get together with the rest of the family, we just have a nice traditional meal for the immediate family.” “I’m planning to go home and chill with my family,” said resident freshman criminal justice major Scott Smith. With a wistful twinkle in his eye, he adds, “I’ll actually have a real meal for once—I
Well, there you have it—even in this age of hustle and bustle, Thanksgiving dinner still wins out, because there’s one thing we’re all thankful for: family!
Senior psychology major Carlos Romero said, “We’re having a big traditional dinner—all our relatives are coming over.” Sassoume Sylla, a sophomore finance major, said that she also plans to have a big dinner with the whole family. Thanksgiving dinner is so important
Jen Bissu, graduate Fine Art Education major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
COUGAR ATHLETICS FOOTBALL
OVERALL: 3-6
NJAC: 1-5
WOMEN’S SOCCER
OVERALL: 11-7-2
NJAC: 6-3
MEN’S BASKETBALL
OVERALL: 0-0
NJAC: 0-0
Sat. Nov. 19 Tues. Nov. 22 Wed. Nov. 30 Sat. Dec. 3
Lycoming Tip Off Tournament William Paterson University Ramapo College of New Jersey The College of New Jersey
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Sat. Nov. 19 Tues. Nov. 22 Wed. Nov. 30 Sat. Dec. 3
OVERALL: 0-0
Cougar Tip Off Tournament William Paterson University Ramapo College of New Jersey The College of New Jersey
Away - 8PM Away - 6PM Away - 7:30PM Home - 3PM NJAC: 0-0 Home - 1PM Away - 8PM Away - 5:30PM Home - 1PM
For updated scores and schedules, please visit http://www.keanathletics.com.
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C.I.C.R.A. Join in on the fun and be apart of Caribbean Islanders Council for Radical Autonomy at 3:30pm in CAS room 116. Education Majors Students eligible for Professional Internship and/or Preprofessional field for Summer 2006, Fall 2006 or Spring 2007should come to this application meeting at 3:30pm in Wilkins Theatre. Kean Gospel Choir Wilkins Theatre Room 141 from 3:30-4:50pm.
Bake Sale Come enjoy the Sisters of Lamdba Theta Alpha’s bake sale in Hutchinson Hall from 4-8pm.
Professional Internship and/or Preprofessional Field An application meeting will be held for Education Majors held by the teaching Performance Center in Wilkins Theatre from 3:30-4:50pm.
General Succession, Transition and Development of the Knowledge-Base in Africana Education Join Professor Norris Hobbins in University Center room 228 at 11am.
to some, that if life interferes they will just reschedule the holiday! Such is the case for post-graduate biology major Matt Drewes, who said, “Well, unfortunately I have to work at the hospital on Thanksgiving…so my family and I are having our traditional Thanksgiving dinner one week earlier.”
miss home-cooked food. We don’t do the turkey thing—my dad hates turkey—but we’ll have a nice big meal with pork loin…it’s so delicious!” Megan Cross, a sophomore biology major, will also head home for a big traditional Thanksgiving with her family—and she has very specific intentions! “I’m going to eat lots of food!” she declared emphatically.
Campus Crusade for Christ Come explore what life is all about at 3pm in CAS room 351.
Math Club Come enjoy the competition of working in groups to solve math/logic puzzles at 3:30pm in Bruce Hall, room 210. A prize will be presented to the winner.
Tuesday, November 15
Thanksgiving: Turkey Or Pizza?
African Student Association Our goal is to celebrate, educate, enlighten and share the beauty that is African culture. All students are welcome to share this common interest at 3:30pm in UC 337B.
Caribbean Bake Sale Stop by to enjoy the sweet taste of the Caribbean at the Caribbean Islanders Council for Radical Autonomy bake sale in Hennings Hall from 4-8pm.
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By Jen Bissu, Senior Features Editor Kean University considers itself quite a culturally savvy institution, and one of the reasons why is our TraveLearn program. This overseas programming effort allows students to combine the reading aspect of a course with actual exposure to the culture of another country. Each trip is supervised by a faculty member that is specialized in that certain field of study and is familiar with the cultural opportunities available. For example, there’s a trip to Russia coming up this winter, which is part of a advanced level English course that’s going to be guided by Dr. Robert Fyne of the English Department. If you are the adventurous type – this is a great chance for you to earn extra credits.
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By Rajul Punjabi, Assistant Editor hen you’re sitting around at night, eating dinner and watching a reality show on TV, and you suddenly see that infamous Kean University commercial air, there’s gotta be a sense of pride going on. But you can’t really get the essence of what it’s like to go to Kean from just watching the commercial, reading a brochure, or even just walking around campus. And besides the obvious services that all Universities have, Kean’s got some great assets that a lot of the students aren’t even aware of.
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Identification and Race: the Psychological Impact of the “n” Word Join Dr. Sharon Boyd-Jackson in University Center room 228 at 11am. A Celebration of African Culture Experience African Culture with the African Student Association in University Center room 228 at 6:30pm. The event will include games, food, music, performances and a fashion show. Depression Screening Visit the Counseling Center at the “Take it Personal!” program from 7-9pm in the Downs Hall Dining Room 1. Fill out a confidential Depression screening and enter the raffle for your chance to win an iPod shuffle. Lambda Theta Alpha Come learn about this sorority at their interest meeting in UC 346 from 8-9 pm. R.S.A. Meeting Come voice your opinions and concerns at the general body meeting at 10:30pm in Whiteman Hall lounge.
University Activities Board Come share your programming ideas at 3:30pm in the University Center room 226A. Servant of Two Masters Come see the Theatre Department’s newest performance as Truffaldino, a wily Italian servant, gets lucky in this classic 18th century Italian commedia dell’arte farce by Carlo Goldoni. The show begins at 5pm in Wilkins Theatre. Cheerleading Tryouts Anyone interested in cheerleading for Basketball season are invited to come tryout at 6:30-8:30pm in the Gymnastics Room. You must have your physical prior to tryouts. Contact Cheree Berry at cberry@kean.edu with any questions. How the Irish and the Jews Came Together, and How They Didn’t Come examine the historical proximity and the intriguing amalgam it produced with Terry Golway at 8pm in the UC Little Theatre.
Thursday, November 17 Film Showing: “400 Years Without a Comb” View “400 Years Without a Comb” by Dr. Willie Morrow in University Center room 228 at 11am. A brief panel discussion will occur.
Wednesday, November 16
Management and Task control in the Ante Bellum South: Incentives and Coercion among 18th and 19th Century African American Slave Labor Force Join Dr. Louis J. Stewart in University Center room 228 at 12pm.
ACS Chemistry Club Come learn how to prepare resumes and improve your interview skills at 3:30pm in the Science Building, room 243.
African-Centered Education: Raising the Achievement Bar Join Dr. Melodie Toby in University Center room 228 at 2pm.
Lambda Tau Omega Sorority Inc. The enchanting mermaids invite you to their interest meeting in the Center for Academic Success Room 413 at 6:30pm.
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University Center INFORMATION DESK P: (908) 737-5222 Monday-Thursday 7 am - 12 am Friday 7 am - 10 pm Saturday 10 am - 8 pm Sunday 10 am - 11 pm UC COMPUTER LAB Monday-Thursday 9 am - 11 pm Friday 9 am - 9 pm Saturday 10 am - 7 pm Sunday 10 am - 10 pm DOUGALL COMPUTER LAB 24 Hours
Students for Solidarity and Justice Join us in our fight against injustice in the world. Come to out meeting from 8-10pm in Hennings Hall room 233.
MARKETPLACE Monday-Thursday Friday
Vatican II: What the Hell Happened? Kathy Cogan goes where angels – and most Roman Catholics – fear to tread. In her new show, the gifted comedienne hilariously applies logic to matters of the faith and morality. The show beings at 8pm in Wilkins Theatre.
BOOKSTORE
Servant of Two Masters Come see the Theatre Department’s newest performance as Truffaldino, a wily Italian servant, gets lucky in this classic 18th century Italian commedia dell’arte farce by Carlo Goldoni. The show begins at 8pm in Wilkins Theatre. Kean Goes to Carnegie Hall Kean’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists join forces to perform some of Broadway’s best music in Carnegie Hall’s newest venue. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Show starts at 8pm at Zankel Hall at 57th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City.
Friday, November 18 Servant of Two Masters Come see the Theatre Department’s newest performance as Truffaldino, a wily Italian servant, gets lucky in this classic 18th century Italian commedia dell’arte farce by Carlo Goldoni. The show begins at 10am and 8pm in Wilkins Theatre. Communication Skills for the Workplace Come learn about effective professional communications at this S.E.E.D.S. workshop at 12:30pm in UC 226B. Class of 2006 Did you know you can make a difference in our senior Class of 2006? Come learn how at 3:00pm in UC 228.
Saturday, November 19 Servant of Two Masters Come see the Theatre Department’s newest performance as Truffaldino, a wily Italian servant, gets lucky in this classic 18th century Italian commedia dell’arte farce by Carlo Goldoni. The show begins at 8pm in Wilkins Theatre.
Sunday, November 20 Servant of Two Masters Come see the Theatre Department’s newest performance as Truffaldino, a wily Italian servant, gets lucky in this classic 18th century Italian commedia dell’arte farce by Carlo Goldoni. The show begins at 2pm in Wilkins Theatre. Catholic Mass Celebrate Mass at 8pm in the UC PreFunction Lobby
FOR THE KEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT COMMUNITY
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Production course because they will gain hands-on experience dealing with how a radio station operates. Audio Production students are required to do a weekly show aside from
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The Greek community at Kean can do more than just show off their amazing dance moves or their colorful attire; they can also raise funds for children suffering with cancer-related ailments and other life threatening diseases. On the night of Thursday October 27th, Downs Hall was filled with different sororities, fraternities, and also some clubs that came together with the sole purpose of writing letters to help raise money for children whose lives are hanging on a line because of sicknesses. Among the clubs that participated in the event, there was the Class of 2006, P.R.I.D.E., and Pan African Student Union (PASU), who all had to register with five members previous to the letter writing event. This event is held annually here at Kean and all proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The event commenced at 6 p.m. and ran until 10 p.m., during which more than fifty students gathered at Downs Hall. Since the event was taking place at the same time that Gourmet Dining Services was serving dinner to the students and during a physical education class meeting, the hall had to be divided into three portions. During the event, the groups were asked to sign and stuff fifty pre-written letters per team member which would then be sent out to prospective donors such as family and friends. For every fifty letters a team member finished, they would receive a free blue water bottle, compliments of St. Jude;s Children’s Research Hospital. The water bottles, inscribed with the St.Jude’s emblem, were a way of saying thank you to the students for dedicating their time to help better the chances of recovery for sick children. Students were also given a hospital bracelet with a St. Jude’s sticker on it including the name of a patient, their age, and their sickness to motivate them to write as many letters as they can and remind them of whom they are doing this for.
Angela M. Barrett | The Cougar’s Byte High a top the CAS building overlooking Central Campus, Junior Tamika Blount spins it on the one’s and two’s during her afternoon show.
class assignments. Students who would like to get involved with the radio and have not taken the course or do not plan on taking the course need to present Dr. McHugh with a demo in order to be considered for a position as a radio disc jockey. Although many things have changed about the radio station and its production, the one thing that you’ll find that has stayed the same is the very well-known show “Good Fellaz” which airs every Thursday from 6-8pm. When asked about the most rewarding part of working with the radio station, Dr. McHugh replied, “It’s nice to see students go from fearful of the board and equipment to being comfortable with the board and equipment. I also like to see them later establish careers in this field.” If you would like more information on how to become involved with the radio station and the positions available contact Dr. Scott McHugh at smchugh@kean.edu.
The activity may have been tiring to the students, but food and entertainment was provided to keep their spirits high along with their energy level. The movies shown were “Guess Who” and “Hide and Seek”. Pizza from Domino’s, who is a St.Jude’s sponsor, was provided and refreshments were served to the hard-working students
Angela M. Barrett, sophomore Communications major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
Can You Please Pass The Gravy? By Kaitlyn Davies, Staff Writer
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ow that Thanksgiving is right around the corner you must think about your plans. For one, there is the traditional idea of going home to your family where your aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents come and sit around the table and say what they are thankful for. Next, you have the choice to go home with your friend and spend the holiday with their family. Finally there are those who don’t like to make a big deal of the holiday- some people might prefer a Big Mac to a piece of gravy-soaked turkey. With so many different plans to choose from it could make you wonder - where is everybody going for the Thanksgiving break? When thinking about each of the options mentioned above, you must think about the costs. Sometimes it’s just not feasible to get home, especially if your home is somewhere you have to take a flight to get to. Taking a poll of Kean University students seemed to be the only way to see what people were doing. When asked about her Thanksgiving plans, freshman Danielle Bland, Social Work major said, “I’m going home to South Jersey and spending Thanksgiving Day at my Grandmother’s house. It’s a time to catch up on family matters and to see friends that I haven’t seen for awhile.” Thanksgiving is a great time to catch up on things that you might have missed being away from home. Monique Henry, junior Psychology major said, ”I’m going home to South Jersey to see my family and friends. My family will come over to my house and we’ll all spend time together. It’s a great way for family to come together and spend time cooking and eating.” There’s no better stress relief than placing yourself in a comforting atmosphere with people who make you forget about all the studying you have to do. Most students end up doing the same type of thing – hanging out with family and catching up on the latest events happening at home. . For a school that has many people that do not live with their families, many of them end up going home to spend the holiday with family and friends. Even with everyone’s crazy obligations and schedules, the holiday tradition of everyone gathering around the table and eating together still holds strong until this day. It’s nice to see that some traditions remain concrete when it comes to staying in touch with the most important people. So now that we’re down to the wire on making plans for the holiday, one must ask what are your plans? Kaitlyn Davies, freshman Political Science major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.
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Rich Lemonie | The Cougar’s Byte St. Jude’s representative, Michelle Cary and Julieth Hoyack, one of Kean’s Executive Directors organizes letters.
which proved very helpful in increasing their stamina. The students wrote a grand total of 5,337 letters to help raise funds for St. Jude’s, which is an amazing 114 more letters than last year and 486 more than the first year. Next semester, St.Jude’s will hold the second part of this campaign with an Up ‘Til Dawn grand finale where they will throw a party filled with live music, a hypnotist, raffles, and other sorts of entertainment to thank students for all their hard work in raising money for such a noble cause. Irene Murema, freshman Biology major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.