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From “Theatre of the Mind” to Theatre of Kean Ludacris and Day 26 perform for Kean’s Unity Week Concert

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Rick Brandt

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Sophomore finance and economics double major

Senior management science major

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he line in front of the Wilkins Theatre stretched back towards the residence halls as students anxiously waited for the doors to open to let them inside. Many could be heard humming and singing some of their favorite songs from two very prominent artists – one, a four-album renowned hip-hop and rap musical veteran and the other a young, eagerly anticipated group, quickly coming up in the R&B charts. It was close to a mad rush to get past the front and inside doors, but once all the tickets were ripped and seats found, Kean University students restlessly waited for the annual Unity Week concert’s featured artists, Day 26 and Ludacris.

DJ Wallah kept the crowd excited and

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uring this time of the year, Student Organization elections are not the only ones going on.

There are also elections taking place for a very important position on campus that most students have little knowledge know of. The election for the alternate student trustee on the Board of Trustees is also taking place. This is a two year position where the winner will be the alternate student trustee for one academic year and then the voting student trustee the following year. This year, there are two candidates running for this prestigious position: Sophomore finance and economics double major Rick Brandt and senior management science major Scott Herman. Both of these students are “The student body here at Kean should more than qualified for the position, but make the right decision and elect me for it is up to you to decide who you want to the Alternate Student Representative for represent you on the Board of Trustees for the next two years. the Board of Trustees at Kean University,

because I am serious and ready to take

Rick Brandt is a member of the Kean immediate action for the students!”

University football team and is a representative for the team on the Student Rick Brandt Athletic Advisory Committee, as well as Sophomore finance and economics double major vice president. Scott Herman is a resident assistant in Sozio Hall and current president of Student Organization of Kean University. After Scott graduates in May, he is planning on enrolling in the Global MBA Program at the Nathan Weiss Graduate College. When asked why they wanted to run for this position Rick said, “I am running for this position because I want to give back to the Kean community. I would like to contribute to the decision making process hear at Kean University. On top of that, I would like to educate myself and fellow students about how the university operates as a whole.” Scott said, “As alternate trustee, I will have the opportunity to continue to serve the students and the university. I intend to voice all student concerns to the Board of Trustees, as well as the positive aspects of life on campus.”

When asked what three specific things “I believe the entire student body they would like to achieve if elected as student trustee, both candidates had deserves a representative that can relate solid answers. Rick said, “I would like to and understand their needs. That is to create a better line of communication why you should elect me, Scott Herman, between the students and the Board of for Alternate Student Trustee - the Trustees. My job would be to make sure the students’ opinions were being heard. candidate that will continue to make a I would also like to provide more ways of difference at Kean University.” interaction between the students. On top Scott Herman of that, I hope to achieve what the students Senior management science major want to achieve. My biggest goal is to listen to the students’ ideas and eventually propose them to the Board of Trustees.” Scott said, “I plan to help unify the Kean community by increasing school spirit and student involvement. I want to make sure Kean University maintains its affordability without affecting student services. I will also work side by side student leaders on establishing student representation at Ocean County College.”

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Calling All Returning Students!

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Fall 2009 Registration Dates

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ttention students! It’s that time of year again – time to register for fall classes. Graduating seniors, you luck out, but for everyone else, make sure you are prepared. With Kean’s “Blue Goes Green” campaign, registration booklets are a thing of the past. Beginning with the fall of 2009, the registration bulletin will only contain information about the registration process, withdrawal and refund procedures, academic deadlines, and general information. Complete course schedule information will now be found online. In addition, information regarding course prerequisites and university policies appear in the university catalog which can be also found on-line. To find courses being offered for the upcoming fall semester, log onto keanWISE and click on “Search For Sections”.

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 7 for eligible scholars with a GPA of 3.85 and graduate students. For all other students, registration is based according to the number of credits completed.

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Kim Sherwood, graduate instruction and curriculum major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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Trustees (continued from page 1) 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 and leadership development newsletter where you will find up to the minute information on all things related to student life at Kean University.

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Since both candidates are active on campus, the question is, what, in their opinion, is the most important issue facing Kean University today and how would they address the issue?

Rick said, “The biggest and most important issue facing Kean University today is that we maintain our competitive edge. Right now, Kean is growing at a rapid rate and more and more students from New Jersey desire a Kean University degree. We are on the road to even greater success in the near future here at Kean, and it is my intention to make sure we stay on track. I am here to make sure we work together as student and faculty to make the right decisions as a university.” Scott believes, “The most important issue facing Kean University today is student awareness. My main objective is to establish a Cougar-Network that will promote student activities such as community services, group meetings, athletic events, conferences, on and off campus programs, scholarships, career opportunities, and important department information. Registered students that are currently enrolled at Kean or Ocean County College will receive direct text messages, e-mails, or land line messages notifying them of upcoming events. Students will only receive messages that pertain to their selected interests.

Regardless of your location or status, the idea is to directly connect students to information that are interested in so they can seize the opportunity to get involved and make a difference.” They know the most important issues facing Kean University, but how are both candidates going to adequately represent all full-time, parttime, undergraduate, and graduate students?

Rick believes, “The only way to represent the students, whether they are full-time, parttime, undergraduate or graduate, commuter or resident, is to listen to their thoughts and opinions. I cannot make effective decisions for anyone without paying attention and taking note of what the students want to accomplish.”

Scott thinks, “The only way I know how to adequately represent all students whether fulltime, part-time, undergraduate or graduate, is by listening and understanding their concerns.

I have to be connected with all constituents in order to know how to service them. Attending tri-council and student government meetings is how I will accomplish that connection. Treating everyone with respect and loyalty is how I plan to maintain their support and trust.”

Thinking towards the future, where do the candidates see Kean University five years from now? Rick sees Kean as, “Being on the cusp of being a ‘brand name school’. Within five years, I truly think that Kean will be looked at as a top-notch university, not just for kids from New Jersey, but from all around the world. The university is here for the students to realize their full potential and become a positive citizen and contribute to their individual communities.

The faculty and I must work for the students in making sure this place is where we want it to be in five years!” Scott sees a similar future, “With all the new additions to the university like the Science and Technology Building, two new residence halls, Human Rights Institute, Liberty Hall, Ocean County College, and the newly renovated Nathan Weiss Graduate College, it is safe to say that the Kean’s future is brighter than ever. Even the academic and career services continue to improve every year.

Starting next semester, students will meet with their advisor to construct a guide of all future courses needed to graduate in four years. I honestly believe in five years Kean will be ranked one of the best state universities in the country when it comes to affordability, state of the art technology, on-campus housing, athletic and academic facilities, student services, and study abroad programs.”

Now that you know what each candidate would like to do, the all important question of why should the Kean University student population should vote for you was asked. Rick responded by saying, “The student body here at Kean should make the right decision and elect me for the Alternate Student Representative for the Board of Trustees at Kean University, because I am serious and ready to take immediate

action for the students! Over the past two years I have been able to successfully balance playing football, maintaining an A average in the classroom, studying for, and receiving New Jersey State licenses’ in insurance, mortgages, and investments. I am a sophomore who for the past two years has contributed to the athletics, academics, and campus life here at Kean. I am ready to now contribute to the decisionmaking process of Kean University.” Scott responded by saying, “I have been involved as student leader at Kean for the past four years and have help make changes to food services, financial services, student programs, and capital improvements. As Alternate Student Trustee, I plan to unify Kean by increasing student awareness through the Cougar-Network, as well as maintaining affordable tuition without affecting student services, and connect students at Ocean County College with the Kean community. I believe the entire student body deserves a representative that can relate to and understand their needs. That is why you should elect me, Scott Herman, for Alternate Student Trustee - the candidate that will continue to make a difference at Kean University.”

You have all the information to make an educated decision - don’t forget to vote! Elections for Alternate Student Trustee will take place April 7 and April 8 online. You will receive a link to your Kean e-mail account. All registered students can vote for the alternate trustee so check your e-mail and cast your vote!

Kaitlyn Davies, senior history major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Dog Sees God

Kean Student Theatre Council presents this dark tale

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David Wegescheide Staff Writer

he Kean Student Theatre Council presented Dog Sees God on Thursday, March 26, a dark tale about the issues involved with growing older and the prejudices that exist between people.

The play was written by Bert V. Royal and is considered an unauthorized parody of the popular comic strip “Peanuts”.

Staff Writers Garieka Godfrey Octavia Knight Regina McZorn Meghan Rieger Zachary Valdes David Wegescheide Creative Arts Specialists Luis Ayala Steven Solares Assistant Director Student Life and Media Services Scott K. Snowden Jr.

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To avoid copyright laws, many characters have their names changed, but it is still obvious who they are supposed to be by the context used. It can be assumed that the character of Van is based off of the “Peanuts” character Linus, by the constant reference to a blue blanket he had once that the others had burned somewhat recently. Another one is C.B., based off of the “Peanuts” character of Charlie Brown, due to the name and the fact that he is still wearing the famous yellow shirt with the black stripe. The play focuses on the characters as they would be if they were teenagers. Many characters hold traits from their “Peanuts” counterparts, but their old faults have become deep seated mental issues.

The beginning of the play has a strong emphasis on death, as C.B. tries to come to terms with his dog being put down for rabies. He asks many of his old friends, several of which reference their various religions, how they view death. Half-way through the play, the focus shifts to the prejudices against homosexuality. Beethoven, based on the comic’s Schroeder, is shown to be the school’s outcast as Matt, based on

Pig-Pen, and now the school’s bad boy, leads the school in actively abusing Beethoven for supposed homosexuality.

Matt seems to be the only character that did a complete 180 degree turn from his comic counterpart. He is now a pathological neat-freak and has become a sex-obsessed homophobe.

C.B., looking for someone to comfort him since his dog’s death, starts talking to Beethoven and starts to enjoy being with him. The two kiss and C.B. begins to understand how wrong Matt is in his prejudice. C.B. confronts Matt and the rest of the group at a party, kissing Beethoven again in front of everyone.

Enraged, Matt seeks out Beethoven the next day and breaks his fingers in his piano. Beethoven commits suicide soon after and the play ends with C.B. wondering about death again.

The play is filled with adult language, sexual overtones, drug use, alcohol abuse, and death. Although the set, which consists of a piano, a thick wall, a fence, a table, and the red doghouse, is fairly basic, the actors move the action rapidly, despite the fact that, almost like in the comics, C.B. spends most of the time in short conversations with one person at a time. The actors were very talented, making a lot of the points of the play hit the audience hard; emotions were easily transferred from the actors to the audience.

With everyone from the director to the actors and crew being Kean students, this play was a powerful showing of what our students can do.

David Wegescheide, junior management science major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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 ONLINE STUDENT ELECTIONS: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, through 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009  StudentExecutive Organization Senior Junior Sophomore Board Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Class of 2012 President: Samuel ‘Change’ Esochaghi Scott “X-pect CHANGE” Ramos Adam “Star” Reid Asst. Treasurer: V.P. Funded Groups: Abibat “Star” Balogun Adeyosola ACE “Star” Adebiyi Mindy “X-pect CHANGE” Bandeira Liscent “X-pect CHANGE” Duran Cedric ‘Change’ Zebaze Dare ‘Change’ Thompson V.P. Committees: Asst. Secretary: Alecia “Star” Charlton Ashley ‘Change’ Anderson Michael ‘Change’ Ihe Ashley “X-pect CHANGE” Boseman Carlos “X-pect CHANGE” Rojas Jacky “Star” Molinares V.P. Student Affairs: Dir. Public Relations: Kayla ‘Change’ Lott Temitope “Star” Ola Will ‘Change’ Parrish Walmbe “X-pect CHANGE” N’Dure Joseph “X-pect CHANGE” Roman Steven “Star” Solares

President: Treasurer: Rodrigo “Change” Gualdron Courtney “Star” Leporino Juan “X-pect CHANGE” Lopez Jennifer “X-pect CHANGE” Lopez Shayla “Change” Robinson Puja “Star” Shah

Vice President: Stephanie “X-pect CHANGE” Saint-Fleur Richa “Star” Seth

Secretary: Shawana ‘Change’ Andrews Mary “Star” Seminatore

Representatives: (Choose Nine) Monique Vanessa Arno Richard ‘Change’ Campbell ‘Change’ Candice Cowart Belkys “Star” Galvez Yanira “Star” Guardado Kenny “Star” Hynes Adade ‘Change’ Krause Philomise ‘Change’ Lafuene Kysha ‘Change’ Madueke Franklin ‘Change’ Oparah

Patricia “Star” Paul Nisha “Star” Patel Swati “Star” Patel Nikki ‘Change’ Pullin Maria “X-pect CHANGE” Rodriguez Badal “Star” Shah Sarika “Star” Shah Young “X-pect CHANGE” Shin Joseph “Star” Tingle Kyla ‘Change’ Womack

President: Luis “X-pect CHANGE” Ayala Haithem “Star” El Gobji

Treasurer: President: Darren ‘Change’ Croxten Christian “Star” Candelo Jessenia “X-pect CHANGE” Levy Dariany “X-pect CHANGE” Santana Assoumou ‘Change’ Sahou

Treasurer: Kiwanna ‘Change’ Conwell Eric “Star” Cruz

Vice President: Secretary: Nashira ‘Change’ Jackson Octavia ‘Change’ Knight Jeremy “Star” Jennings Brittany “Star” Wingate Ciara “X-pect CHANGE” Zelaya Representatives: (Choose Nine)

Vice President: Secretary: Michael “X-pect CHANGE” Cano Sharon “X-pect CHANGE” Hawkins Nicole “Star” Hernandez Nerlande ‘Change’ Jean Veronica ‘Change’ Mendez Representatives: (Choose Nine)

Grace ‘Change’ Adeyinka Beatrice ‘Change’ Alexis Jahir “Star” Calderon Janice ‘Change’ Colbert Jerilyn “X-pect CHANGE” DiMicco Ruth “All Stars” Emmarco Deyna “X-pect CHANGE” Jeckell Ivana ‘Change’ Kapetanovic Devi ‘Change’ Moscoso

Olushola “X-pect CHANGE” Brown Pamela “X-pect CHANGE” Mata James “X-pect CHANGE” Jasmine “Star” McIlwain Cartwright Karen ‘Change’ Melinda Vivek “Star” Dave” Cynthia ‘Change’ Miranda Christa “X-pect CHANGE” Diaz James “Star” Muneyyirei Natalie ‘Change’ Gonzalez Gerald “X-pect CHANGE” Ogbennaya Ameerah “Star” Jones Malynda “Star” Robinson Gregory ‘Change’ Lopez

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Choose a Major Day

The annual event targeted at helping students choose a career was another success

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there were also a few senior students offering advice and encouragement for some majors. One student, Sylvia White, freshman undecided major, thought that this was particularly comforting. “It’s good to know that you have someone older than you who is not a professor that you can relate to and who can help you to make a smart decision.” Ultimately, the decision belonged to each student.

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n Tuesday, March 10, a large number of Kean students gathered in the Center for Academic Success (CAS) for Choose a Major Day, an event aimed at helping undecided students select a field of interest and guiding those students who were thinking about changing their major in the right direction. According to Intervention and Retention Specialist, Jean Brown, the purpose of the event was “to make students aware of the programs at Kean so that they can make educated decisions about their career choices”. For undecided students, attendance at this event was mandatory.

Students first had to sign in and gather in room 106 for instructions from Brown. Students then had to go to one of two computer labs inside the CAS and choose one of four career tests to complete online. During this time, students were advised to answer questions as truthfully as possible to obtain the most suitable career suggestions. After completing the career test, the results were printed and students gathered in the lobby for the major fair. It was advised that students take advantage of the opportunity by talking to faculty members from the different

departments and were reminded of some things to keep in mind, such as the grade point average requirement for their potential major and the careers that they could go into with that major. Large groups of students could be seen walking from table to table, collecting information such as major guide sheets from each major department. After receiving information about the major of their choice, each student could be admitted into the major by completing the necessary papers and getting them signed right then and there.

Besides department faculty members giving advice to students,

Kean Fought The Yawn

Kean students take pride in the St. Jude’s “Up Til Dawn” results Octavia Knight

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The aim of the event was met as approximately 600 students were present.

Brown pointed out that the event was an “overwhelming success. Quite a lot of students changed their majors and students reported that they got a lot of helpful information.” Apart from receiving guidance from faculty members and students about a potential major, students who attended the event will be given the chance to register for classes for the 2009 fall semester early, an advantage that students will greatly appreciate. For those students who were not in attendance and would like to complete a career test/ assessment on their own, visit www.rocketcareer.com.

Garieka Godfrey, freshman journalism and English double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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The many positions of the theatre department David Wegescheide

here are many reasons that Kean University works to encourage students to become more involved in on and off campus activities. One of those reasons is to reap the personal benefits of helping others. St. Jude Children’s Hospital program, “Up Til Dawn”, held this past December is one example that most students are well aware of. As the results of Kean’s efforts gradually come in, the pride the students hold in their involvement shines clear on their faces.

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Since Kean participated in the program in December, which began with students volunteering their time to both the letter-writing campaign and a probate in the University Center’s Little Theatre, the university has surpassed their goal, raising over $10,000 with over 3,000 letters written to help the ailing children at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Nearly all of Kean’s Greek organizations participated in the program, including Beta Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Lambda Theta Alpha. All the organizations were charged $2 for their entry, all of which was donated to the program.

In the mission to find a cure for cancer and continue to supply the medication needed for hundreds of ill children, the students and organizations at Kean University have always made sure they have a hand in doing everything they can to help the cause and have enjoyed every moment of it. “We’re making a difference in children’s lives,” said Adetokunbo Thompson, a sophomore double majoring in finance and political science and brother of Phi Beta Sigma.

“Many don’t get the care they need, whether it be at home or the hospital. It starts when they’re young.” Yamiran Juardado, a junior majoring in biology and sister of Lambda Theta Alpha, was also proud to have participated in the event. “It’s a great program to get people involved in and [raise awareness] of what Kean is trying to do on and off the campus,” she said with a smile. “I love it and hope it continues long after I graduate.”

Over the past five years Kean has helped St. Jude’s children fight cancer and raised over $34,000 with the 300 Kean students who volunteer every year. Up ‘Til Dawn, a student-led and student-run fundraising program, is hosted by colleges and universities nationwide working to unite faculty, students, and surrounding communities in helping children at St. Jude Children’s Hospital with cancer. Since it began, the service program has grown from one school to more than 100 college campuses, including Kean. This year, Kean will be hosting “Stroll for the Kids of Jude” on April 6, where the proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

For more information on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Up ‘Til Dawn program, visit www.stjude. org/utd or visit the student life and leadership development office in the University Center room 219.

Octavia Knight, sophomore media and film major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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he process of the theatre is far deeper than simply the actors that everyone sees on the stage. Many people work together to put together even the smallest of performances.

The first person in the chain is the playwright. A performance cannot occur without a script. Depending on the play, the writing process can take months or years to complete. Nonfiction, music, and dance pieces tend to take relatively less time to put on paper; mostly due to the information being present beforehand. Fiction pieces tend to take longer. Greg Scalera, sophomore theatre major

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with a concentration in playwriting, has been writing for a few years and has recently switched over to playwriting. “I’ve been writing in journalism for two years and I realized what I should have been writing plays.” As far as how he handles the process of writing itself, he says, “It always starts with an idea. I just ask myself ‘What if; and insert it into the real world, then write around it.”

After the play is written, or in some cases before, the producer will pick a play to bring into being. If the play

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Kean Hosts The 13 Annual New Jersey Communication Association Conference A regional conference for students, faculty and practitioners

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Garieka Godfrey Staff Writer

ean University hosted the 13 annual New Jersey Communication Association Conference on March 28, 2009. The event was held in Downs Hall and was entitled “Communication Studies: Instruction for Praxis”. The day-long event featured an address from Sandra Petronia, professor in the department of communication studies at Indiana University. Petronia received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary social science from the State University of New York. She later obtained her master’s degree in social psychology from the University of Michigan. She earned the Bernard J. Brommel Family Communication Award for outstanding scholarship and distinguished service in family communication from the National Communication Association.

The conference began at 8:15 a.m. with the opening remarks from Dr. Fred Fitch, New Jersey Communication Association vice president and conference coordinator, and Dr. Christopher Lynch from the department of communication at Kean University. This was followed by a series of sessions with presentations from communication specialists and experts from Kean University, New York University, The College of New Jersey, Marymount Manhattan College, Temple University, Monmouth University, Rider University, Montclair State University, Rutgers University, among others.

Dr. Dawood Farahi gave the greeting and introduced Petronia as the keynote speaker. The focus of this presentation was the principals of privacy management. According to Petronia, privacy rule expectation violations include surveillance and identity theft. She also explained a survey that she was involved in that focused on getting eight year old children to disclose sexual abuse. She explained that there are different privacy settings for different age groups and that there are different rules for disclosures. “You have to get inside the logics of the child in order to make important changes” stated Petronia.

own papers. This workshop focused on how society groups people into different categories based on their race and expectations. It also discussed why certain stereotypes are never placed on people of certain races. Some of the other sessions included “Communication, Health and the Public Issues”, “Culture Jamming and Political Praxis”, “Teaching Communication in a Distance Learning Format”, “The Hybridization of Communication Courses”, “Added Values in Media Production Courses” and “Gendered Communication in Everyday Life”.

The regional conference encouraged student participation. During session one, “Communication and the Construction of Race,” students had the opportunity to showcase their

One panel discussed the divergent issues concerning portable technology and their impact on us. In this discussion, the attendees were given tips in relation to cell phone

manners, some of which include never taking personal calls during business meetings, keeping the phone on vibrate or turning it off during meetings or other public events that may disturb others, not texting or surfing the Internet when dining with others, keeping ring tones subtle. Attendees were instructed that sending mass text messages about special events, such as the birth of a child, is inappropriate, as is maintaining less than a ten foot distance from others when using the phone in public. Lastly, using too many text abbreviations is not only annoying, but can hinder communication. For more information on cell phone manners visit www.geekzone.com.

The event was beneficial to everyone in attendance. It offered opportunities for networking among communication students, faculty and practitioners. “The conference was wonderful,” Dr. Wenli Yuan, secretary of the NJCA said. “We had great attendance and many students helped to make this event a success.”

Garieka Godfrey, freshman journalism and English double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Kean Opens House

The spring open house brings in prospective students

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and enthusiastic by having several high school students run around the gym performing their school mascot’s move. Dr. Farahi took hold of the audience by expressing a “commitment important to this era of education”. He relayed to the audience that Kean is in the top five most diverse colleges in the country and offers a “worldclass education”. Shortly after, Bon Jovi took the prospective students and their families through a four and a half minute tour of Kean University, which received favorable applause. In an effort to making the decision to come to Kean easier for these students, Dr. Farahi reminded everyone that Kean is number one in the state for teaching and number 7 for science and math, is building the fastest super computer, and provides over 1000 scholarships. Besides having the best scholars, faculty, and facilities in the state, Kean “sells knowledge” and “gives the opportunity to succeed in the world” while being “ten times prettier and cleaner than any other campus”.

Editor

rospective freshmen, did you get all that? That question was probably being asked by many as the campus fled with possibly soon-to-be Kean students. There was a lot of information to take in by the students and their parents during this spring’s Open House. Taking place at various locations, this semester’s Open House was held on March 29, 2009. Rain or shine? It was more like a mist, a slight drizzle that took over the day, but did not stop families from coming on the campus to see for themselves what Kean University has to offer.

Early in the morning, the day began with the Freshman Scholarship Reception in Kean Hall.

Featuring a classy atmosphere, a succulent breakfast, and speakers’ words of wisdom, the reception left a great impression on the scholars and their families, according to Cynthia Sanchez, coordinator of the event. The scholars were greeted by the office of undergraduate admissions’ staff as well as student ambassadors and volunteers.

Mingling and networking started early as many administrators, and esteemed faculty and staff were also present.

Valerie Winslow, director of the office of undergraduate admissions, was pleased to meet the freshman scholars. She said, “I am excited about being here to welcome you… [and] excited to have you as part of the Kean family”. Wilfredo Rosario, current Kean student and scholar, spoke to the crowd using genuine and heartfelt words. He spoke to the parents: “providing support, guidance, and in some cases, resources, deserves a congratulations”. He spoke to the students: “You will go through a series of transformations that will have your parents wondering where their children went, but that is a good change, for that is the real you”. And, that is due to the discoveries that can only be made here at Kean. Fred also discussed his journey and full immersion into a community of exquisite diversity. His speech had a theme of “get out of your box”. He essentially got his point across of “get out of your box and encounter the experience…

take the contents out and see what other people have to offer”, all while offering his tips for success as a father, husband, student, scholar, marine, and friend.

Prior to receiving their certificates, and after a delicious breakfast that Charlotte Diakite, associate director for the office of undergraduate admissions, called “better than IHOP”, the scholars heard from President Dawood Farahi. He made jokes with the students and their families, and came across very personable. He explained to the parents his acronym: CARE. C is for compact in terms of making an agreement to find friends with similar value systems. A is for attitude, a positive attitude towards succeeding. R is for resolving to make a determination and sticking to it. E is for engaging in the wonderful experience that Kean has to offer. Dr. Farahi told them they must feel like this, “This is where my dream is… I will make sure that I get there” and “our job at Kean is that you realize that dream”.

The audience sitting at Harwood Arena after registration, around 12 p.m., was ready to begin their day here at Kean. Kevin Touey, Kean alum and motivational speaker, got the crowd animated

The rest of the afternoon was full of many other activities to take part in.

There were academic department sessions, which were offered twice in the day so no one would miss out. New student workshops were planned to address a wide range of interests and held throughout the campus. Inside the University Center atrium and the Center for Academic Success lobby, there were showcases of university services. Campus tours and residence hall tours were also going on throughout the day.

According to Lori Boyd, assistant director at the office of undergraduate admissions, the “spring open house and scholar’s reception gave us a great opportunity to see the fruits of our labor blooming into something extraordinary for the future”. It was a fantastic day for those who joined Kean during the Open House.

All left with nothing but wonderful insight about Kean.

Evelyn Molinares, senior English education major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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Internet Safety

What you need to know about cyber bullying and harassment

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Garieka Godfrey Staff Writer

n Monday, March 23, a group of students gathered in the University Center Little Theatre for an Internet safety seminar. Janice Murray-Laury, vice president for student affairs, opened the program by indicating that the program offers something that she hoped those in attendance could offer their peers. “Kean student leaders need to know what’s going on,” she said.

Among the people on the panel was Laurie Goodman, from the office of the attorney general. Goodman pointed out that Kean University is one of the first schools that she and her colleagues have brought this program to. They have been working to find ways that the users of social networking sites can report cyber abuse by setting up phone lines and websites. They also encourage limited access to online school directories. There is a lot of information that can be retrieved from the directory including a student’s dorm room, classes, and schedule. They have also been working to add cyber harassment and consequences into the official code of conduct.

Lieutenant Keith Watson, who has been a state trooper for 27 years, pointed out that whenever a person goes on the Internet, they leave traces in the form of IP addresses for detectives to find. They can also track people’s actions by issuing subpoenas to sites such as Google. Watson also pointed out that “the Internet has created a revolution in information sharing”. He shared with

the audience the “7 percent - 38 percent 35 percent rule”. This shows that 93 percent of communication is not determined by the words we use. He also said that the Internet is a bad form of communication, because it lacks other aspects of communication, such as body language and facial expressions. One problem that arises when using the Internet versus communication by letter or face-to-face is that nothing that is posted, such as pictures or messages, is ever deleted. The information is only removed from sight.

There was one particular site that the attorney general’s office was concerned about. This site allowed anonymous postings and focused on people’s physical characteristics, like race, ethnicity, and implied sexual experiences. Victims were identified by

Kean’s Perfect Chemistry

Kim Kimpton moves to make her mark in science after Kean

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Octavia Knight Staff Writer

ince people were little, they have always been told that it is great to have friends. A good circle of friends any and everywhere can help you through the hard times and have fun with you during the good times. This is why Kean University encourages its students to become more active on and off campus, not only for schoolwork or networking, but simply to meet people. It is through this encouragement of the university that has helped Kim Kimpton through her four years of study, from the day she first set foot on campus to the quickly approaching day of her graduation.

A senior graduating this May, Kim Kimpton made an early start on her goal to become involved in and outside Kean as much as possible. Along with majoring in chemistry, Kim is a member of Kim Kimpton the Kean women’s tennis team, a proud sister of Nu Sigma Tau sorority, and a part of the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education (NJCSTME). She is also a proud graduate of the leadership institute through the office of student life and leadership development office. Through all of her experiences at Kean, Kim has grown and learned to take a more outgoing and positive outlook on life. “It was hard work and a little stressful at times, but it was worth it and I’m happy that I’m one of the few graduating in four years,” Kim said with a smile. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Kean’s help.”

However, out of all her experiences, it is crossing into Nu Sigma Tau and the honor she’s received from putting her all into the women’s tennis team that she sees as some of her main triumphs. “The girls are the nicest I’ve ever met, and I’m so glad that I made the decision to join them. They’re part of what helped me with most of my accomplishments [at Kean].” Kim was also named the NJAC player of the week and had her picture featured on the welcome page of the women’s tennis website after finishing her senior season with a 4-2 overall record in singles play.

Earning her degree in chemistry, according to Kim, was no easy feat. With the mix of adjusting to a new environment and balancing work, extracurricular activities, and school, it was not as much of a straight shot as she’d originally planned. “I didn’t really think I could do it. After living two hours away in south Jersey, to switch to [Kean] in Union was amazing,” Kim laughed. “Down there everyone’s more laid back and slower, and the drivers actually let you in a lane. It was a little rough.” Despite the rough times, Kim is still going to walk down the aisle with her diploma and she could not be happier. “It’s something I’m really proud of.”

After her graduation, Kim plans to continue with another year of schooling to earn her master’s degree in curriculum instruction in order to move on to start teaching chemistry in high school. Eventually, she hopes to become a college professor. She credits her love of science to her parents, remembering how they always took her on trips to science museums. Being that her mom is also a science and math teacher, her curiosity was peaked at an early age and prompted her to learn more about what her parents had shown her.

“I really wouldn’t change anything about my time and experiences here and outside Kean,” she said. “I know it sounds cliché but it’s true. I’m happy to have met a lot of people and kind of sad about graduating, when I think about it.”

Overall, Kim will always remember and cherish her time here at Kean. Of all the things she’s learned, one of things that stays foremost in her mind is that, “I always tell the new sisters in my sorority that they don’t have to be like everyone else. You should always be yourself. There’s absolutely nothing wrong about that.”

Octavia Knight, sophomore media and film major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

name and some were under 18. The consequences of these posts included suicide attempts and private lawsuits. The consumer protection agency investigated the site and some changes were made, including amendments to the privacy policy. Its location was disclosed and the site’s contact information was made public.

The bottom line is that images and texts can be used against you as harassment, so be mindful of the things that you post. Keep in mind that if you harass other users, you can be reported. To report cyber abuse on a social networking site, call 973-5046200 for the consumer hotline, 800-242-5846 toll free for New Jersey, or go to www.njconsumeraffairs.gov.

Garieka Godfrey, freshman journalism and English double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Page to Stage (continued from page 3) is not written, he or she may request one to be written, or a more popular method would be to set up a small scale contest to have many people write, and, from there, choose the best one. A producer can be a single person, a company, or an organization. After the piece is chosen, he or she then has to pre-pay the stage for a pre-set number of days, unless they own the stage. In most theatres outside of school, the producer has to put down money for the director, actors, and the crew, as well. Then they place a budget on the production. This budget can change during the course of the production period, as they may or may not receive funding from outside investors.

With the script in hand and the paycheck pocketed, the play falls into the hands of whichever director is chosen. It is now the director’s job to take the words on the page and turn them into actions on the stage. Directors have perhaps the most complex job in theatre; they have to design everything, including the stage, the music, and the lighting.

They have to set up auditions and pick their actors. They have to find a crew and pick a stage manager. Then they have to oversee rehearsals, stage construction, and deal with every little problem that may arise. Kevin Gilbert, senior theatre major and director of Dog Sees God, mentioned how hectic directing can get. Do things ever go smoothly?

“No. Never does,” he continues, “We had to move our schedule around a lot for this production, especially when trying to find space to rehearse.”

The stage manager is the director’s assistant, and in some cases, oversees the director as well. Dida Montalvo, senior theatre major and stage manager for She Loves Me, explains what a stage manager actually does, “We are in charge of overseeing all the projects, we have all the blocking, we’re making sure the actors are on time, and when the show opens, we are in charge. When things go wrong, it’s our job to handle them.”

The crew are, by technical standards, are the low men on the totem pole. Despite the fact that they may be the most underappreciated part of the theatre, without them the show cannot go on. They are the ones that build the stage, gather props, retrieve information, fix everything that breaks, help with the costumes and make-up, and during the performance, do the set changes and help the actors change costumes on quick changes, usually in complete darkness. They also tend to get the dangerous job of climbing the catwalk and focusing the lights. Rachelle Dorce, a freshman performance major, enjoys the benefits of being backstage, “You don’t get as nervous as being in front, and you are still a part of the creative process. Even when there is a big costume change it becomes really easy. Having all of the run-throughs, [it is] kind of like second nature.”

Finally, the most obvious group is the actors. They are the ones that everyone sees. This is the most popular position in the entire field of theatre. The number of people that want to be actors is overwhelmingly large, however, the number that actually understands what this job entails is very small. Actors put in countless hours learning their lines; the best can be seen still going over their lines right down to the five minute period before they go on. Great actors nearly break themselves trying to change their own personalities and, sometimes, their bodies drastically. For all of this, in the for-profit world of Broadway, the actor is the easiest person to get rid of. The volume of people that want to act means that at any time there are five to six people that could fill in for any given character spot. Thus the reason this is a difficult field to get into.

Ralph Saro, junior performance major and understudy in Dog Sees God, has enjoyed acting for a while now. “I love it on the stage; it’s the way I personally can express myself. [It is] an opportunity to let go of your inhibitions and be someone else. I love the life I have chosen. It’s kind of my home away from home.”

Plenty of work goes into the theatre. Actors are only a small percentage of what makes theatre what it is. If you want to get into the theatre, do not stop if you get rejected for an acting spot, that is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper, maybe next time you will find out that the director’s chair is more comfortable for you.

David Wegescheide, junior management science major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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University Center INFO DESK ................... P: (908) 737-5222 Mon. - Thursday: ......... 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday: .............................7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday:................................ 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday: ............................ 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

UC COMPUTER LAB Monday - Thursday: .........9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday: ..................................... 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday:..............................10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday: ............................ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

DOUGALL COMPUTER LAB Open 24 hours, 7 days per week BOOKSTORE ............. P: (908) 737-5230 Mon., Tues., Thursday: ....... 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wednesday: .......................... 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday: ..................................... 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday: ...........................CLOSED GAME ROOM Monday - Thursday: ...... 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: ...................................11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday:..............................12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday: .................................. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Hours Subject to Change

Gourmet Dining Services DOWNS HALL Monday - Friday Breakfast........................... 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Lunch .............................. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Light Lunch Fair...... 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dinner .........................4:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dinner - Friday ...............4:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, Holiday Brunch ........................... 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dinner ....................... 4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

UC CAFETERIA FOOD COURT Monday - Friday ......... 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Dinner (MPE) .............. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday .......................................7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Dinner (MPE) ...........................7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday ........................CLOSED COUGAR’S DEN SNACK BAR Monday - Friday ............................. CLOSED Saturday ..........................1:30 p.m., - 9 p.m.

Dinner (MPE) ...........................7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday ...........................1:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Dinner (MPE) ...........................7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Graduate Student Council Meeting:

Friday, April 24, 2009 5 p.m. • University Center 337A

April 7, 2009

UPCOMING EVENTS: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 V.I.P. SERIES: Dr. Sharron Boyd Jackson

Upcoming Events:

7 p.m.-8 p.m. • University Center 226 A&B A workshop on understanding and deadline with prejudice and racism

Jesus Christ Superstar Thursday, April 9, 2009 NJPAC, Newark, NJ

Bus departs Wilkins Theatre bus stop at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets sold at the University Center and Wilkins Theatre Box Offices for $5 with a valid Kean University Student ID. 2 tickets per ID. Tickets are on sale now.

Friday, April 24, 2009 RED CARPET SERIES: Suessical 7 p.m. • Wilkins Theatre Tickets include show and reception afterward with cast members.

Tickets on sale February 2 for part-time students and April 7 for full-time students

Led Zepplin Concert

COFFEE SOCIALS: 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 2009 NJPAC, Newark, NJ

Bus departs Wilkins Theatre bus stop at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets sold at the University Center and Wilkins Theatre Box Offices for $5 with a valid Kean University Student ID. 2 tickets per ID. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 6, 2009.

Lent Masses Masses will be offered Wednesdays during Lent on April 8, 2009 Masses will be celebrated at 12 noon in the University Center pre-function lobby.

For more information please call (908) 737-4835.

April 8 • Hennings Hall April 22 • Vaughn-Eames Hall

MEETING: Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. in UC-337

Help Wanted Are you a student seeking employment for the remainder of the spring 2009 term? You may be a candidate for College Work-Study.

Study Application in the Financial Aid Department or download a copy from Kean University’s financial aid website.

If you will like to be considered, applications are now being accepted.

You may pick up a Federal Work-

You must have completed a 20082009 FAFSA application and meet the requirements for financial aid.

KUTV Program Line-Up http://kutv.kean.edu

UC MARKET PLACE Monday - Thursday ............9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday .......................................9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday .................................8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday ............................................... CLOSED UC STARBUCKS CAFé Monday - Thursday ......... 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday............. CLOSED UC ICE CREAM SHOP Monday - Thursday ......... 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday .................................... 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday ........................... CLOSED CAS STARBUCKS, 3rd Floor Monday - Thursday ......7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday .................................7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday ........................... CLOSED MPE= Meal Plan Equivalency

Hours Subject to Change

HOURS OF OPERATION Mon.-Thursday ...........7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday ..............................7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sat.-Sunday....................................CLOSED KITCHEN HOURS Mon.-Thursday .........10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fri.-Sunday .....................................CLOSED Café YuMBA is located on the first floor of the East Campus building.

Occupational therapy services for students with physical and/ or emotional disabilities If you are a graduate or undergraduate student with a disability, currently enrolled at Kean University and are having difficulty fulfilling your academic goals you may be eligible for the services.

An occupational therapist may assist students with: ▪ Managing stressors while pursuing an education ▪ Working productively with others in group situations ▪ Setting and reaching academic goals ▪ Managing your time in and out of the classroom ▪ Developing friendships outside of the classroom ▪ Developing good study habits *All inquiries are confidential and appointments are required.*

Center for Academic Success Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. -10:30 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Nancy Thompson Library

Monday - Thursday: Friday : Saturday: Sunday:

In collaboration with KU Disability Services and Project Excel, the faculty members in the Department of Occupational Therapy are proud to announce…

8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours Subject to Change

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: ▪ Anna Cesnik, OTR: cesnika@kean.edu ▪ Dr. Laurie Knis Matthews lknis@kean.edu or call 908.737.3379 The Department of Occupational Therapy is located on the second floor (T-209) of the Townsend building.

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Jackson, Jackman Honored William Paterson Pushes Past Kean

by ECAC Wayne, N.J. (4/2/09) - Sophomore Mike Moran (Pompton Plains, N.J.) was 4-for-5 with three RBI as William Paterson pushed past Kean University, 17-11, Thursday afternoon in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) action.

CAPE COD, Mass. (4/3/09) - Senior Ebony Jackson (Newark, N.J.) and junior Cardiss Jackman (Tobyhanna, Pa.) were both named Eastern College Athletic Conference Metro Region first-team all-stars, as announced by the ECAC on Friday morning.

A two-time ECAC selection after earning second-team honors a year ago, Jackson Ebony Jackson (pictured right) was also a three-time New Jersey Athletic Conference all-star, earning first team honors this past season and second-team recognition as both a sophomore and junior.

Jackson, who also was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and a D3hoops.com Atlantic Region second-team all-star, led the Cougars in assists (149), ranking third in the conference in assists per game (4.96) and second in assist to turnover ratio (1.59). She also finished second on the team in scoring (11.7 ppg) and steals (56), while adding 3.9 rebounds per game.

The program's all-time leader in career assists (639), she also ranks in the top 15 in NCAA Division III career history. A four-year starter at point guard, Jackson became the 16th player in program history to score 1,000 career points, closing out her career ranking sixth in school history with 1,250 points.

Joining Jackson on the NJAC first-team and as an Honorable Mention AllAmerican, Jackman (pictured left) led the team and ranked second in the conference in scoring (16.9 ppg) and was third in three-point field goals made (54/1.86). Jackman, who also was second on the team in assists (76) and fourth in rebounding (4.8) and steals (51), scored in double-figures in all but four games and knocked down at least one three-point field goal in all but three games.

A three-year starter, Jackman was also named to the D3hoops.com Atlantic Region second-team. She scored at least 20 points in 11 games and became the 17th player in school history to score 1,000 career points. Entering her senior year, Jackman ranks 15th in program history with 1,100 career points.

Recreation & Intramural Sports Schedule FITNESS CENTER

POOL D’Angola Hall Monday : ................. 12:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesday: ........................9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday: ....................8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday: .........................8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: .........................12:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday:........................................CLOSED Sunday: ............................4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

*REMINDER: You must have a valid Kean ID to use the Fitness Center **Hours Subject to Change**

For further information contact Jay Sgaramella, Assistant Director of Recreation, Intramurals & Event Management, by calling 908-737-0611 or emailing sgaramej@kean.edu • http://intramurals.keanathletics.com/ •

AT H L E T I C S S C H E D U L E BASEBALL Tues., April 7 Thur., April 9 Fri., April 10 Sat., April 11 Tues., April 14

SOFTBALL

OVERALL: 17-6 at College of Staten Island at Montclair State University* William Paterson University* at Ramapo College* (Double Header) at Drew University OVERALL: 10-10

Tues., April 7 Thur., April 9 Wed., April 11 Tues., April 14

at William Paterson University* (Double Header) Lebanon Valley College (Double Header) Rowan University* (Double Header) New Jersey City University* (Double Header) MEN'S LACROSSE OVERALL: 7-3 Wed., April 8 Sat., April 11 Wed., April 15 Sat., April 18

at Montclair State University * at Farmingdale State College * College of Mt. St. Vincent * Moravian College WOMEN'S LACROSSE OVERALL: 2-7 Wed., April 8 Fri., April 10 Wed., April 15

at Maritime College * Polytechnic Institute of NYU * at Ramapo College * ^

The Pioneers then exploded for another seven runs in the sixth inning, five with two outs, to put the game out of reach.

Kean falls to 17-6 overall and 3-2 in NJAC play. William Paterson improves to 11-9 overall and 3-1 in conference action.

The duo led the Cougars in scoring and guided the team to their third straight NCAA tournament, as Kean finished with a 22-8 record to win at least 20 games for the third straight year.

D’Angola Room D194 Monday : ................. 12:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tuesday: .........................11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday: ....................8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday: ................ 12:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: ................................. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday:........................................CLOSED Sunday: ............................4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

frame. The Cougars would later tie the game at seven all as Mike Manganiello (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) drove home Nick Ramagli (Emerson, N.J.).

*NJAC: 3-2 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. *NJAC: 2-2 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. *SKYLINE: 0-0

8:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. *SKYLINE: 0-0 ^NJAC: 0-2 7:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

For updated scores and schedules, please visit http://www.keanathletics.com.

Athletic articles are contributed by the Kean University Department of Athletics, unless otherwise indicated. The Athletic Department can be reached at 908-737-0600. Up-to-theminute updates and scores can be found online at www.keanathletics.com.

Both teams exchanged runs early, but WPU exploded for six runs in their half of the second. Junior Mike Manganiello Mike Lugo (Jersey City, N.J.) provided the big blow, a bases-clearing double. Moran later followed with a two RBI double.

Southpaw Ryan Zamorsky (Branchburg, N.J.) suffered the loss. Zamorsky (4-1) allowed nine runs, six earned, as well as nine hits in four and a third innings of work. Freshman Steve Coral (Totowa, N.J.) earned the win in relief for WPU. Coral allowed five runs and five hits in five innings of relief.

Kean got right back into it with four runs in the top of the third. After scoring on an error, sac fly and ground out, freshman Lee Cavico (North Brunswick, N.J.) registered an RBI double to round out the scoring in the

Offensively, Manganiello (pictured right) was 2-for2 with two RBI while freshman Vinny Galya (Old Bridge, N.J.) was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Men's Lacrosse Pulls Away From WestConn, 8-4 UNION, N.J. (4/1/09) Freshman midfielder Nick Angrisani (Belle Mead, N.J.) scored twice in the fourth quarter, as the Kean University men's lacrosse team pulled away from Western Connecticut State University with three goals in the final quarter in an 8-4 non-conference victory on Wednesday evening.

Sophomore Mike Terry (Maplewood, N.J.) added two goals for the Cougars (7-3), while freshman Tyler Martone (Cheshire, Conn.) made 14 saves for the Colonials (2-6).

Trailing 2-0 early in the second quarter, the Cougars scored three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead at halftime.

Angrisani got the Cougars on board first, scoring off the assist from junior C.J. Gannon (Morris Plains, N.J.) with 5:43 to go in the half. Defender Chris Masiulis (Ellicott City, Md.) took the ball the length of the field, netting the unassisted goal a minute later to tie the game, before junior Scott Leathem (Fair Lawn, N.J.) gave the Cougars their first lead of the game with 4:10

remaining in the second quarter.

The Colonials tied the game with the first half of the goal of the third quarter, as freshman attack Sean Macey (New Fairfield, Conn.) scored just 21 seconds into the quarter.

The Cougars regained the lead for good, as Terry scored back-toback unassisted goals.

Junior midfielder Anthony Bertucci (Edison, N.J.) had a team-high two caused turnovers and three groundballs, while Masiulis picked up four

Mike Terry

groundballs.

In goal, junior John Gesumaria (Cranford, N.J.) made eight saves.

Macey scored two goals for the Colonials, while senior midfielder Mike Nazzaro (Trumbull, Conn.) had one goal and one assist.

Softball Rallies to Split with TCNJ EWING, N.J. (3/31/09) - Kean scored twice in the bottom of the seventh and sophomore Courtney Smyth (Abington, Pa.) scattered four hits and struck out five batters to lead the Cougars to a split with The College of New Jersey in New Jersey Athletic Cassie Shotwell Sara Steinman Conference softball doubleheader action for the game's only run. on Tuesday afternoon.

The Cougars had threatened the The Lions (11-11, 2-2 NJAC) half-inning prior when they loaded defeated Kean, 1-0, in the opener, the bases with one out, as junior before Smyth rebounded the centerfielder Allison Lizzi (Cherry Cougars (10-10, 2-2 NJAC) in the Hill, N.J.) and freshman Alicia nightcap, posting a 2-1 victory.

Banz (Carteret, N.J.) were both hit by a pitch and Shotwell singled.

GAME ONE: UNEARNED RUN However the Lions got out of the LIFTS TCNJ PAST KEAN, 1-0 inning with a fielder's choice, The College of New Jersey scored throwing Lizzi out at home and a an unearned run in the sixth inning, strikeout to end the Kean threat. spoiling a three-hitter on the mound by junior Cassie Shotwell Shotwell (5-4) went the distance, (Dunellen, N.J.) to win the opener, scattering three hits with one walk 1-0. and three strikeouts.

Freshman left-fielder Crystal Lee (Dover, N.J.) led off the sixth inning with a single and would advance to third on an error before scoring on an RBI fielder's choice by sophomore Colleen Cawley (Riverton, N.J.) on the next play

GAME TWO: SEVENTH INNING RALLY LIFTS KEAN IN NIGHTCAP, 2-1 Senior Sara Steinman (Springfield, N.J.) scored on a wild pitch and sophomore Lindsay Kennedy (Piscataway, N.J.) drove in

For the Kean University student community

freshman Alicia Banz in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Cougars to the 2-1 victory over The College of New Jersey in the nightcap.

TCNJ took a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning when junior Ellen Seavers (Ridgewood, N.J.) doubled to leftcenter to drive in sophomore Caitlyn Seamster (Edison, N.J.).

Steinman, who broke the single season record with 17 doubles a year ago, led the bottom of the seventh off with her seventh double of the season and after the Cougars loaded the bases with a walk and fielder's choice, Steinman would tie the game when she scored on a wild pitch. Kennedy followed two batters later with a RBI single to right field to score Banz, who had walked earlier in the inning.

On the mound, sophomore righthander Courtney Smyth scattered four hits and four walks with five strikeouts in the complete game victory.

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April 7, 2009

Unity Concert (continued from page 1) hyped with the most popular mixes and beats from today and back in the day. Many students yelled, whooped, and danced in their seats as the music blasted from the speakers. Others talked to their friends and chatted on their phones. It was not long before the opening act, comedian Big Mike, came onto the stage.

Talking about school, dating, and the bizarre tendencies of men and women, Mike had the entire crowd rolling over laughing in their seats with his vivid, outrageous jokes and animated performance. “He was awesome,” Nick Sacco said, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice. “I couldn’t breathe from laughing so hard.” After getting the crowd more fired up and ready to go, Big Mike left the stage and the Student Organization executive board and concert committee came on to thank and welcome everyone. Just minutes after that, the lights went out and a very popularly familiar song started to play as Day 26 took the stage.

All students could see was the bright, flashing lights and shadows as half the crowd raised up their cell phones, ready to snap pictures.

As the five members of Day 26, Brian “B. Angel” Andrews, Robert “Magnum” Curry, Willie “Will” Taylor, Quanell “Q” Mosley, and Michael McCluney stepped forward, girls rushed down to the front of the stage screaming and singing along as they reached up their hands. “Day 26 is so talented,” Antoinette Braithwaik said, a freshman majoring in

psychology. “They [all] put on a great show and were very entertaining.” Anyone who had followed the new group’s progress from their first album could clearly see their newfound harmony, maturity, sync, and style as they took control of the stage with their soulful voices and slick dance moves. Their vigorous energy kept the crowd energized from beginning to end as they performed songs from their first album including “Got Me Going” and “Exclusive”, and also from their newest album, set to be released on April 14, Forever in a Day, singles “Are We in This Together?” and “Stadium Music”.

In an interview with the group, Michael said that they are very pleased with their increased popularity and success with the anticipation of the upcoming album. “The fans are really feeling us now that we’re coming out into our own and they see we’re not battling to be like other past groups. We’ve gotten a lot of support from not just the fans but everyone involved in the label, our family, and friends.

We appreciate everyone down to the daughter, mama, grandma, and baby mama.” It was not just the fan approvals that the group was worried about receiving; since many of the older R&B groups like Boyz to Men and Jodeci are their role models, they hoped that they would be able to reach the same levels.

“We thought that the classics would think we were jokes compared to them,” Brian remembered, “but some of the members from the groups were the first to compliment on our sound. It really honored and encouraged us.”

One aspect that the R&B group could really relate to is Kean’s diversity when compared to their own, as they all come from different parts of the country. “It wasn’t easy learning to accept one another’s differences because we’re all individuals that were raised different and practically thrown together,” Brian commented, “but we managed to do it because we had to.” When asked to give students advice about how to deal with their potential new roommates next year, Michael replied, “You just have to work with what you have, set ground rules, and work to get an understanding. School isn’t only about the books – it’s to help you learn people-skills, and accept and learn from other’s differences in life and opinions.”

Being on a university campus brought back a lot of memories for Day 26. “I’m having

some flashbacks of parties and late night homework,” Quanell laughed.

Biology was Willie’s major and one of his favorite classes when he was in school. “No one knows why, not even me,” he said. “You really have to focus while in school though.

The parties are fun, but the work is all that matters.” The group encouraged students to continue and follow their dreams while in school but, at the same time, not to lose themselves. “Always know who you are and what you want,” Quanell said. “”People always see the glamour of what they want to do, but when the work comes up at them they break. Keep track of yourself and your work and you’ll do great.” From all of Day 26, the boys say, “Love you all! We’ll definitely be back. We appreciate all of you.”

Soon after Day 26, Ludacris jumped onto the stage and the crowd was into a whole new uproar. While performing his most popular songs like “Duffle Bag Boy”, “I’m So Hood”, and “Put Your Lighters up”, he also treated the crowd with bits from his newest album, “Theatre of the Mind”, “What Them

Girls Like”, and “One More Drink”. Ludacris’ unstoppable air of confidence and energy kept the audience keyed up the rest of the night. “He was the only one I came for and it was so worth it,” said Coutney Breland, a sophomore majoring in mathematics.

At the end of the concert, students left talking and laughing about the concert hours past its closing. Part of Kean’s annual celebration, this year’s Unity Week concert is one that everyone will remember. A smiling Antoinette said, “I was so excited I can barely put it into words. I can’t wait for next year’s concert.”

Octavia Knight, sophomore media and film major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Now Open To The Public!

Reserve a space for your child at the Child Care and Development Center

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Tilisa Gazze

Hall? During their short tour of Liberty Hall, the children found it fascinating to climb on the antique fire truck among many other things. Every year, there is one special week in April called the “Week of the Young Child”. This special week starts April 20 and ends on April 24. There are special events planned for this week such as a trip to the green house with Dr. Farshad Tamari. The children will also get the opportunity to plant plants in the greenhouse and attend musical events.

Staff Writer

ave you ever reminisced about your childhood days when you see those adorable little kids walking around campus? For those of you who do not know, Kean University has a Child Care and Development Center located right on campus. Kean students and staff can now go to school, get involved on campus, and attend work while their children are also busy getting involved in constructive activities at the center. The best part is that the childcare center was once open to only Kean students and staff, but now the center is open to the general public as well! The center has been granted permission to accept children outside of the Kean University community.

It is important that you reserve your space before it is too late. The center is open for two programs: The day program and the evening program. Children between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 are accepted for the day program, whose hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The children may attend three, four, or five times a week depending on the parent’s schedule. Children between the ages 3 and 12 are accepted in the evening programs from 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The center is also open during summer sessions I and II. Each class is staffed by two certified teachers, a graduate assistant, and Kean students.

The children are not just “playing” while attending the childcare and development center. They are doing a lot. The center is actually a play-based center that values children’s play. In other words, the emergent curriculum comes from the interests and ideas of the children. All of the daily activities that take place have been developed based on the teachers’ observations of the children’s actions and ideas; these observations are put to good use for future activities. The curriculum envelops hands-on and interactive doings.

Each year, the children usually go on two field trips in which they take part in a funfilled day. This semester, there are various activities being planned for the children in the center. The Physical Education Club works with the children in facilitating attention-grabbing activities.

These activities include the use of parachutes and the implementation of obstacle courses, along with appropriate games for the specifically aged children. The child care and development center is very grateful to have the Physical Education Club take time out of their busy schedules to make the children happy. During the fall semester, students majoring in music also went to the center and performed music lessons with the children. The children also took a trip to the Wilkins Theater to see performances called “On School Time” and “Sippy Cups.” As we all know, since we were all children at one point, they do love to explore! What better way to explore than by going to Liberty

These children will be our future generation and what a great way to start their years off by having them participate in activities that are based on their own ideas and thoughts! Why not send them to Kean University child care and development center? While you are furthering your education and getting involved on campus, your child can also be furthering his or her education by getting involved in educational activities of their interest.

For questions or information, contact Director Kathleen Berkowitz at 908-737-5300 or send an e-mail to Kuccc@kean.edu. You can also log on to the child care and development website for any questions: http://www.kean.edu/~kuccc. The child care center is located in Campus School North on Kean University’s main campus.

Tilisa S. Gazze, sophomore biology major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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