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a Weekend of Festivities and School Spirit

Students show their school pride by participating in this year’s homecoming Aliyah Price-Perry and Michael Dumaine

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he nationwide tradition of homecoming is celebrated both in high schools and colleges alike. Alumni and students come together to show support as well as take pride in their school, while recognizing the importance coming together.

In a joyous celebration, nearly everyone partakes in school spirited events such as the customary homecoming game, tailgating parties and various other events that raise morale amongst the campus. This year’s homecoming theme was Carnival Rio.

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Winners of the tailgating competition showing off their skit

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, students kicked off the homecoming weekend with a sensational concert featuring Prince Royce in Wilkins Theatre. The following day

Clubs, sororities and fraternities gathered together before the football game to participate in the student tailgate; the student tailgate took place in the Hardwood arena parking lot. Each table had a different theme and embraced their Kean University spirit.

Club, sororities and fraternities got creative with the homecoming theme Carnival Rio. Delta Phi Epsilon and Nu Sigma Phi won tailgating competition with the most creative table of the day.

Right outside of Harwood arena, the university flourished with numerous games, food and festivities. Student, faculty, alumni and their surrounding community made their way through a maze of different activities.

Upon entering, guests were greeted in a harmonious atmosphere featuring a stage performance with dancers and a live band.

Ashley Collins, senior psychology major commented on her experience, “the weather is perfect and everyone is out enjoying themselves…my favorite part is all the different foods.”

Attendees were surrounded by an abundance

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justice major and plans to pursue her passion to serve and improve her community standards.

“I am hoping to be able to listen and Jennifer Herrera, Canela Corrales, Laura Santos, Megane Clerge, connect to my fellow President Vice President Secretary Tresure classmates and [to] be able determine a solution [together, that will helps us] as a University grow.

Gabriella Bonilla, Qianah Heavens, Roshorn Shivers, Kayla Walker, Representative Representative Representative Representative I would like for my classmates to know Ojilvis Nunez | The Cougar's Byte that I, as well as my The winners of the Freshman Class elections team, will be working with everyone to listen to what you guys have to say. My team and I worked to get the positions Rose Marie Kitchen we have today [and] to be able to serve the Senior Editor freshman student body in everything we can,” said Herrera. ncoming freshman students are always eager

Freshman class elections took place on October 13, 2015, at 9 a.m. through October 14, 2015, at 6 p.m. Freshman students, only, were allowed to vote on Cougar Link. For a solid month candidates persuaded their fellow peers about why they deserved their vote.

The Student Organization hosted their annual homecoming pep-rally

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Homecoming King and Queen get crowned during half time of food options such as sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, cheese steaks, fries and pizza. Outside of the traditional foods, they offered candy, caramel apples, funnel cake, zeppolis and kabobs. When visitors weren’t in line for food or enjoying the music, they were taking part in the various activities. Ya’Nick Yamba, senior sociology major was excited by the diversity in the crowd.

She states, “…all students and alumni come together and just have a good time together.

I love seeing all the different ages and how family oriented everyone was.”

Children recreationally engaged in inflatable bouncy houses, face painting booths and even a rock climbing experience. Amidst the fun, amusement park-styled game booths were

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Winners from the freshman class election have been announced

to get involved in clubs and organizations on campus; but only some are eager enough to run for an election class position.

Spirits Soared as Fireworks Flew

maintained the high energy as Harwood arena was packed with excited students who enjoyed a performance by Kean Dance Team (KDT) and later ventured outside for colorful fireworks, for the homecoming pep-rally. As the night came to an end students gathered in downs hall for the homecoming dance party, and passed the time as they anticipated the Saturday game and tailgating events.

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She has served as a youth group leader for Immaculate Conception’s youth group for three years and a catechist teaching fourth through sixth graders. Herrera makes it clear that “leadership to me means being able to guide not only [you], but others as well.” When Herrera graduates from Kean University, she plans to become a law enforcement officer.

Anyone can call themselves a leader but to actually prove it, is the real task. All of the candidates that were running were worthy of the position but their peers felt that only some were actually deserving. As a student leader, they are responsible for voicing concerns of the freshman class and to lead their fellow peers through example and change.

“I would like the students to know that they should feel comfortable to be able to come up to any member of our team and talk about any ideas or concerns they may have. After all we are here to hear your voices and I would also like to get to know each and every one of my classmates. So if you see any one of us down cougar walk or anywhere else on campus please don't be shy and say hi,” said Herrera.

Out of the five candidates running for the freshman class president, Jennifer Herrera was the person that stood out the most. Herrera is a criminal

Out of the three candidates running for vice president, Canela Corrales was the candidate that rose on top. Corrales is an English major who plans

on pursing her career as a high school teacher.

“As most of Kean [University] students are commuters, such as myself, I hope to increase and encourage more student [to get] involved on and off campus among our freshman class.

She believes that everyone has something to offer and she takes great pride in getting involved with her peers. She hopes to enhance student interaction and set a sense of a close knit community. She also wants to aid the freshman class members who feel overwhelmed with the demands that the college life bring.

“I look forward to getting to know all of the freshman class cougars throughout the semester.

Don't be afraid to approach me if you have any questions or concerns .. I cannot thank all of those who helped and supported me throughout my campaign enough. I feel extremely honored to have the opportunity to represent my freshman class and have felt overwhelmed by the amount of love I have received from the student body following my induction into office! I cannot wait for the great things to come,” said Corrales.

The election results did not stop at president and vice president; Megane Clerge won freshman class treasurer and Laura Santos won freshman class secretary. Qianah Muwakkil Heaven, Kayla Walker, Roshorn Shivers and Gabie Bonilla all won the freshman class representatives’ positions.

Each winner plans to bring their own type of flare to the freshman class but they all plan to help their peers and have them express their concerns through them. Each winner is excited and eager to start their new position. It seems that the freshman class of 2019 will be in good hands.

Rose Marie Kitchen, junior communication and journalism major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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everywhere one looked, Kean University pride radiated off of every surface.

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round 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, students of all different ages filed excitedly into Hardwood Arena for the annual homecoming weekend pep-rally sponsored by The Student Organization.

Hosted by Damion Wilson and Julian Kennebrew, the pep-rally was a rambunctious and entertaining couple of hours starring a truly dynamic duo. Upon entrance to Harwood Arena, students received raffle tickets that could be exchanged for various items of Kean University merchandise but with so many free giveaways, it was hard to know where to begin. But these giveaways only contributed to the real meaning of the pep-rally: school spirit.

The gym of Harwood Arena was overwhelmed with the colors of blue, silver, and an unofficial color of Kean University: white.

Everywhere one looked, Kean University pride radiated off of every surface. From sports jerseys, to t-shirts, to morph suits, to foam fingers, the students of Kean University expressed their admiration for their school in every way they possibly could. One student, Kimberly Tadiello, a senior education and Earth Science major, conveyed what it is like to be apart of the Kean family: “Kean is a really close-knit community that I am proud to be apart of,” said she.

One focus of the night was a component important to all major universities: sports. The football team alone took up an entire section of the bleachers. Hands down, Kean Football was the source of most of the commotion at the pep-rally. Senior Sociology major and wide receiver, Qaudir Johnson said that the team always brings their A-game.

“Kean is a really close-knit community that I am proud to be apart of" Kimberly Tadiello

“We’re a family, I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” said Johnson over excited screams and cheers from the rest of his teammates.

Besides the football team, all members of Kean University sports were honored with recognition and time allotted to debut their own videos showcasing their team. Some were exceptional and serious (like female lacrosse and men’s football), showing an intimidating side to the game but some, such as the women’s soccer team had the crowd near tears in laughter. Creatively, the girls clipped together videos of the players using Dubsmash, a lip-syncing app that provides users with funny snippets to mouth the words to something, which no one was expecting from a college sports team.

The night was entertaining to say the least. Multiple contests were held throughout the pep-rally such as a dance competition, a basketball competition, a singing competition, class versus class tug-of-war, and most importantly, the relay.

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Gravity Defied At Wilkins Theatre

The National Circus & Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China achieved the seemingly impossible presented different themes and stories throughout the performance. After the opening segment, the first scene of The Acrobatic Master and His Pupils began.

A story of children becoming apprentices to masters of acrobatics was conveyed through body movement, aesthetics and contortion. The focal point of this performance, the only male acrobat on stage, held an upside-down woman upright with one hand while two others coiled themselves around him while he kept himself composed. As the lights dimmed for the second scene, audience members began to realize that this was nothing like what they anticipated.

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Directly before intermission, all of the show’s male subjects took the stage and proceeded to sit on a small, circular platform surrounded by long mats on either side. The men were all dressed professionally in white collared shirts, bow-ties and blue vests. As the theatre became illuminated, the room was startled with the sound of a ticking clock.

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What a performer can do with their body is simply amazing

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he lights were low and the silence deafening as the sounds of pan-flutes and chimes filled Wilkins Theatre on Sunday, October 11, 2015, for Peking Dreams, a show of acrobatics and mindboggling stunts hailing from Beijing, China.

The capability and strength of the human body is something that can be pushed to great bounds.

Demonstrated by the performers of the National Circus & Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, it is incredible what bodies can achieve through dedication, skill and unwavering focus.

Split into fourteen separate acts, this spectacle

weather of Beijing, performers amazed the audience with the feet juggling of traditional Chinese umbrellas.

The pastel colored umbrellas bloomed and withered, reminiscent of flowers in the spring, creating a warm sense of beauty on the stage.

As with the pre-intermission act, the closing act was startlingly impressive. Women dressed in sparkling pink filed onto the stage riding matching bicycles. One by one, they coordinated themselves into different shapes and structures all the while peddling their tired feet. Soon, the girls began to abandon their bikes and build a human tower atop of one peddling Peking woman.

“I liked that it Supporting one another, nearly was creative ten women managed to stack themselves together to form a and everything pyramid of limbs and torsos.

was so well put together"

The show ended with a mirage of color as all of the performers Shasae Martinez gathered back on stage for a final bow – almost taking viewers back in time through the entire show.

This act expressed the cut-throat Students of Kean University left the and busy lives of the citizens of Beijing, a fast-paced theatre in awe, inspired by what they had just seen. “I modern city. After a dance montage, the boys broke liked that it was creative and everything was so well apart and flew through the air, across the stage and put together,” said Shasae Martinez, a senior early through metal hoops of various sizes. Some of these childhood education major. “It’s definitely a mustleaps caused the crowd to gasp and sigh with relief as see,” added her friend Amber Booker, a sophomore they were risky moves. psychology major.

Ending the first half with a bang, the hoops were stacked one on top of another, creating the height of a person and a half, and one talented acrobat jumped over the stack with grace and triumph. The display of hoop diving, filled with 360-degree spins, kick-jumps and cartwheels, left the patrons of Wilkins Theatre thirsty for more. A member of the Westfield, New Jersey community, Rhonda (who has asked to keep her last name anonymous) expressed how impressed she was. “It’s fabulous!” said Rhonda, “I’m going to bring my nieces the next time. I’m really impressed.”

The second half of Peking Dreams was just as good as the first. Highlighting multiple facets of Chinese history and folklore, the stories continued to be told through gravity-defying tricks. To express the unpredictable

The National Circus and Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China was founded in 1958 and have devoted themselves to the world of wonder that is acrobatic art. Various acts have won multiple awards in performance art, such as the Gold Metal at Korea’s “Spring of April” Art Festival and gold at multiple International Circus Festivals around the globe.

This event was the first of many cultural experiences to be hosted by Kean Stage throughout the fall.

For more information on future events, visit www. keanstage.com or the Wilkins Theatre box office.

Gabby Vicedomini, senior English and communications double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Enjoying A Donut With A Cop

Kean S.A.F.E. hosts event allowing students to ask questions to cops

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that…but we do love coffee because we have to stay awake for long periods of time.”

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A student asked Jubilee why he became a cop, and unlike many people, it isn’t because his father, mother or uncle is or was an officer. Jubilee says it is because “a lot of my friends are in law enforcement. I actually never wanted to become a cop, but my best friend asked me if I wanted to become a cop with him and now I’m loving the job.”

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“We have 10 hour shifts and begin our shifts with roll call. We then go on the road and cover at least 60 blocks [otherwise known as a sector] and while covering the blocks we get a lot of calls of theft, fights, burglaries, but nothing too major. Usually around this time of year it is slow because of the weather but during the summer we receive a lot of calls.”

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Students enjoying donuts while chatting with cops

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n Monday, October 12, 2015, the Kean Students Active For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) organization hosted the event Coffee With A Cop. This event allowed students to ask any questions they have to cops while munching on donuts and sipping on coffee.

Kean S.A.F.E. is an organization that allows students to have a large part in public safety. Members of Kean S.A.F.E. are the responsibility to spread the word of public safety and help keep the Kean community safe by reporting any incidents that occur on campus.

Think of Kean S.A.F.E. as a bridge for students to report an incident they’ve seen on campus to authorities. Coffee With A Cop allowed students the opportunity to get over any fears that they had about cops and ask anything that related to law enforcement, how to become a cop or even what it is like to be a cop.

Students enjoyed the snacks while asking many questions to the two police officers that were present, both of which are officers from Ocean City Police Department in Maryland. The students that attended

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asked questions like “what would you like the community to know about cops today?” and “why do you think that police officers are always perceived to have a donut and coffee in hand?”

The police officers very much enjoyed answering the questions the students had. Officer Neshawn Jubilee comments on how a day-to-day life is for an officer, “We have 10 hour shifts and begin our shifts with roll call. We then go on the road and cover at least 60 blocks [otherwise known as a sector] and while covering the blocks we get a lot of calls of theft, fights, burglaries, but nothing too major. Usually around this time of year it is slow because of the weather but during the summer we receive a lot of calls.”

Usually cops are perceived to always have a donut and a coffee in hand but that is not always the case. Jubilee comments, “I don’t really know why people think

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Officer Neshawn Jubilee

All in all, the event was a success as many students weren’t just there for the donuts but to really get information about how the law enforcement works and what a cop’s day-to-day life is. Many people have the wrong idea of a cop, but as Jubilee says, “in general, people should know that everyone is different and that not every cop is the same. Not every cop abuses their power, so everyone shouldn’t classify all of us in the same category.”

Gaelle Gilles, junior English writing major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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expressing Cultural Pride Through Poems

The We Are You Project continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a night of poetry conform to the Americans around them, [and my piece is about that].”

this opportunity to share his story and poem. He began by explaining how his parents traveled to America at a young age and consequently, he was the first generation to be born in America. One of four boys, money was always at the forefront of the family’s mind. He states, “before I knew I was Mexican, I knew I was poor.” In a short stanza about his mother entitled Mexicans in Macy’s, he allowed the crowd to peer into his life through his poetry.

On the day of the event, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., people raised their voices for social justice and immigration. Amara Riccio, junior recreation administration major, explained why she chose to participate, “I am a traumatic brain injury survivor, and since my injury, creativity and writing has helped me a lot. After seeing the opening “Words are reception, I was inspired so I went home and wrote this poem.” very powerful

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Students eager to learn more about the We are You Project

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very year across the nation, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. As a part of celebrating the Latino culture within the Kean community, the Human Rights Institute (HRI) has invited individuals to the We Are You Project.

The We Are You Project is in international initiative exploration of social justice and immigration through multimedia. Every year since 2010, the exhibition has been held in a different part of the world. Through a combination of poetry, visual art, film, performance art and lectures, Hispanic heritage is celebrated.

On September 15, 2015, the HRI held an art exhibit to launch the campaign. Following that,

on Thursday, October 8, 2015, HRI hosted a Poetry Reading. Highlighting different mediums of creative expression, each event augments the last. Alan Britt, Chair of the We Are You Project, explains how the events are tied together. He states, “…many of these poems have been inspired directly or indirectly by some of the painting[s].”

Thematically, the We Are You Project is focused on five central notions: 1) Latino immigration, 2) the “Latinization” of America, 3) anti-Latino backlash, 4) the rise of Pan-Latino transculturalism and 5) the investigation of diverse Latino identities emerging contemporarily. Each of these ideas are critical pieces of the campaign and its underlying message.

Fatizenebu Oyibo, sophomore psychology major, touched on the fifth point with her poem Civilized. As a precursor to her piece, she explained how the identities of those within immigrant culture are shifting in nature. She states, “…I’m starting to notice that immigrants are beginning to change, to

String Orchestra Will Perform at enlow

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n Sunday, November 1, 2015, one of New Jersey’s prestigious string orchestras, Arco Ensemble, will perform at Enlow Recital Hall. Arco Ensemble will be under the direction of Joseph Colaneri, an internationally acclaimed director.

Arco Ensemble was founded in January of 2006 by violinist Victoria Stewart, although their Photo Courtesy of Enlow Recital Hall first performance wasn’t Join the arco ensemble as the until June of 2007. They play classical favorites under the One may buy tickets at a have had eight successful direction of Joseph Colaneri low price of $25 by visiting seasons, and this will be the Kean Stage website and there fifth season having a clicking Enlow Hall in the concert performance at Kean University. In the season and tickets drop down menu. Tickets are past, the ensemble has performed with violinist selling fast, so get one today! soloists such as Elmar Oliveira and now will perform with harpist André Tarantiles.

Gaelle Gilles, junior English writing major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Eliazar Hernandez, junior English major, chose

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majority of students have seen the signs that say “Take Classes; Earn Bucks” around campus, but what do they really mean? Well, it’s simple – taking classes on the weekend makes one eligible for up to $300 in Kean Bucks.

Kean University knows it’s rough to sacrifice a weekend to academics so the Office of Student Accounting wants to commend the students for the effort with rewards. For every class that begins after 3:30 p.m. on Fridays and before 12 p.m. on Saturdays, students can receive up to $50 per credit. For every class taken after noon on a Saturday, students can earn up to $100 per credit.

Kean Bucks can be used at a variety of locations throughout the multiple campuses. Such places that honor Kean Bucks are the Kean University Bookstore, Ocean County College Bookstore and Main Campus food outlets, including Starbucks and the Cougar’s Den. For more information about the Kean Bucks program, call Financial Services at 908-737-3180 or visit www. kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/kean-bucks.

Please note: Classes that meet during weekdays and have associated labs on the weekends are not eligible

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Aliyah Price-Perry, senior sociology and psychology double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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The performance will start at 3 p.m. and will last about an hour, but don’t leave after the last round of applause as there will be light refreshments with the artists after the show.

Director Colaneri has been part of the Metropolitan

Elizabeth Turchi In addition to the student presence, the night featured Elizabeth Turchi, Director of poems from notorious authors HRI, states, “words are very such as Alan Britt, Mike Foldes, George Nelson powerful in how we craft our sentences and express Preston and Alex LimaDay Laborers. Additionally, ourselves…but they mostly matter in how we speak attendees were able to hear poems by Duda up about each other”.

Penteado, Cofounder of the We Are You Project, The project serves to increase awareness, incite and Bina Sarkar Ellias, Founder, Editor, Designer dialogue and inspire action. Additionally, they and Publisher of international magazine Gallerie. challenge people to embrace diversity and While Penteado was unable to attend, Ellias flew combat prejudices. The exhibit will officially end from India to share her sentiments. She states, “I in January of 2016. For a full list of We Are You write about the diversity in New York and the Project artists, news and events, visit http://www. excellence that has emerged from this diversity.” kean.edu/we-are-you. More information about Poetry has been an integral part of the initiative since the Human Rights Institute at Kean University can it began. Through poetry, people have the unique be found by emailing humanrights@kean.edu or ability to express themselves freely. They can approach calling 908-737-4670. controversy, express opinions, share truths, ect.

Earn money back for hard work on the weekends

Opera conducting roster for the past 15 seasons and has directed many United States and international orchestra ensembles. Colnaeri is also a professor at Mannes College the New School for Music.

He was a conductor for the New York City Opera and is currently the director for The Glimmerglass Festival.

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in how we craft our sentences and express ourselves…but they mostly matter in how we speak up about each other."

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The event also featured poems from several other students including Kayla Fiscina, Helena Jones and Shawn Lawson Jr. Understanding that the campaign reaches far beyond Hispanic heritage and into the realm of cultural diversity, it touches on topics such as Sandra Bland, immigration and body image.

Since it began, the We Are You Project exhibit at Kean University has had increasing popular. With about 19 class requests for tours in just the first week, the campaign is thriving. At Kean University, the presence of each culture speaks to the larger diversity of the nation, country and community. This exhibit is a reminder that the world is much larger than individuals and their small communities.

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earn money for taking classes at Kean University for Kean Bucks. Classes that meet off campus or online are also not eligible. Students MUST be in active registration status and with no Student Accounting Hold on their accounts. Students receiving waivers or subsidies toward their tuition and fees bills are not eligible. Kean Bucks have no cash value, and cannot be used toward payment of bills such as tuition and fees.

Kean Bucks expire one (1) year after issuance. Visit our web page for more details.

Gabby Vicedomini, senior English and communication double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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(continued from page 1) The relay is important not because it is a three-part challenge of ridiculously fun and silly activities but it stands for something greater. This year, the relay took place as a reminder of Relay For Life, which helps raise awareness and millions of dollars in funding for the American Cancer Society every year.

“How many of you have been affected by cancer,” asked undecided junior Keani Esparra who told the crowd that she relays for both her dad and her grandfather. Relay For Life will be taking place this year on April 1, 2016, in Harwood Arena.

Acts such as the Kean Dance Team (KDT) and the drum line procession amped things up to a new level.

The splendor that is always a KDT wowed students as they entered all in black and took their places in the middle of the gym floor. One by one, they unwound themselves from a huddle to disperse throughout the floor and began their performance of dance, flips, and flexibility. Once the night started to dwindle, people were instructed to follow the drum line to the fireworks outside.

The fireworks lit up the entire main campus of Kean University. A beautiful display of sight and sounds, the crowd remained outside until a finale of bangs and booms. Freshman biology major Lorrana Rodriguez posed for pictures with her friends, making memories of a wonderful start to her college career.

“I’m going to love [the next four years] at Kean [University]. Everyone is so excited and the energy is so crazy,” said Rodriguez.

If the pep-rally did anything, it showed that Kean University is a second-home to many students who now call their fellow cougars family.

Gabby Vicedomini, senior, English and communications double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Kean University Welcomes New Era Of Royalty Homecoming king and queen of 2015 were crowned Amanda Petty Editor

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omecoming is a peculiar occurrence. The day of festivities is compacted with laughter, free food, giveaways, and community.

During this particular event, individuals aren’t focused on what makes everyone different, but what makes everyone the same: they are Kean University cougars. There are two individuals of the Kean community who were voted as the individuals who encompass the responsible to be the faces of Kean University. Those individuals were crowned king and queen of Homecoming 2015: Paul Agui and Jacquelynn Rice.

Some may wonder who this person who earned the crown of homecoming king is. Well, Agui is a senior biology major and, as he puts it, is “a person who wears many different hats.” With the hectic schedule he keeps, Agui can be found at various locations on campus. Some of Agui’s hats include being a Resident Assistant (RA), which has the responsibility of looking out for his residents and he is also a brother in the fraternity Beta Kappa Psi Black & Latino Fraternity Inc. As for the queen, she is an individual who has established a strong presence on campus. Rice is a senior who has chosen to double major in special education and psychology. She has placed high importance upon her education, which has paid off as she has taken the leadership role of President of the Kean University chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, which is the International Education Honor Society.

Her leadership does not stop there. Rice has taken on responsibility within the Tau Gamma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority as Vice President. Not dedicating all of her time to academic and leadership roles, Rice is

employed by the Office of Residential Student Services a concern for the community. Agui and Rice as a Desk Manager. With have upheld the Kean all her responsibility on community to a high campus, Rice is “still able to standard through various “I honestly just thought enjoy every moment at Kean community services. Over University. I love to be able his years at Kean University, it would be a great to bring my smile and laugh Agui comments that he is a experience in becoming to the Kean community.” “part of the environmental homecoming king, a lot club, physical therapy club, Rice comments that Beta Beta Beta National of my friends on campus she wanted to become Biological Honor Society since last year have been homecoming Queen and I also happen to pop “because I thought it would my head into several other telling me to run for king. be a fun opportunity.” Her organizations on campus Once the invitation to run campaign strategy to “was when I have time.” came out in September, I to just make sure everyone knew my name. With the Not only that, but Agui saw it as a perfect way to help of my close friend has also done work outside end my final year at Kean group on campus, we were of the Kean University able to rally fellow Kean campus. “I work at T&L University” [University] students.” catering as a caterer on Paul Agui weekends. I [also] have an Stepping out on a limb and internship currently with placing his name on the Overlook Medical Center ballot, Agui is honored his (OMC) which I do every fellow classmates voted him as homecoming king.

Wednesday morning. [I have also done volunteer Agui said he wanted to be homecoming king because work with] my Greek affiliation. Being Greek keeps “I honestly just thought it would be a great experience me pretty involved with volunteer work off and in becoming homecoming king, a lot of my friends on campus. For example a week ago I went with on campus since last year have been telling me to my brothers to Liberty State Park in Jersey City to run for king. Once the invitation to run came out in volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Walks.”

September, I [saw] it as a perfect way to end my final year at Kean [University].”

As for the queen, Rice comments that she wanted to become homecoming Queen “because I thought it He did not earn his crown without some work. Agui would be a fun opportunity.” Her campaign strategy comments about his campaign strategy and how he isn’t “was to just make sure everyone knew my name. With “quite sure if I had one. I was pretty busy with classes, the help of my close friend group on campus, we work, organizations I am part of and my internship. The were able to rally fellow Kean [University] students.” only thing I actually did do was call off from everything Rice also comments on how she is very involved on [I had scheduled] on Wednesday, [October, 21] and told campus: “I work for the office of residential student everyone I saw to not forget to vote for homecoming King services as one of the student managers. I am also a or Queen on cougar link.” proud member of the Tau Gamma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. [Not only that but she is The winners this year have truly demonstrated also] the Delta Rho Chapter President of Kappa Delta

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Pi International Education Honor Society.”

While it is not a requirement, the king and queen typically demonstrate strong cougar pride. Rice bleeds blue and grey and is proud of it. “I bleed cougar blue by being active on campus. Supporting my fellow Kean [University] students by attesting their programs and making sure everyone stays focus.

I want to make sure everyone is having as much fun as I am.”

“Still able to enjoy every moment at Kean University.

I love to be able to bring my smile and laugh to the Kean community" Jacquelynn Rice

The second half of the royalty duo is cougar-proud as well. Agui comments that he is proud to be a Kean University student and soon to be alumnus. “Kean [University] itself has a friendly community with so much potential for greatness [and it is up to] the student to take advantage of it. And I thankfully feel that I look advantage of my years here.”

The Kean University cougars congratulate homecoming king Agui and queen Rice. There is no doubt the homecoming royalty of 2015 will do the crowns atop their heads justice.

Amanda Petty, junior English writing and communication double major, and Gaelle Gilles, junior English writing major, are members of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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lined up with classic carnival games including basketball, water guns and ball toss.

and Paul Augi walked away with crowns.

There are few events that spark memories that last a lifetime. Homecoming at Kean University is always a special event for everyone involved. Alumni are afforded the opportunity to revisit the place where they received their education, students come together and show their school pride and the community is invited into the world of Kean "All students and alumni University to support their educational institution. come together and

The entire event suggested an environment of togetherness and school spirit, while succeeding in entertainment for all ages.

Mushah Abdul-Baasit, senior Elementary Education major states, “Homecoming is always fun for me because I can bring my family to my school so they can be a part of my educational experience.”

just have a good time together. I love seeing all the different ages and how family oriented everyone was.”

After the festivities outside of Harwood arena, guests rushed to Kean University’s football stadium for the homecoming game.

Paul Fromholtz, senior industrial design major was there supporting the football team as well as his fraternity. He states, “I’m here representing Nu Sigma Phi and showing off my cougar pride!”

The Kean University Cougars played Salisbury University sea gulls, from Maryland, in what they hope would be a fire game. As the cougars battled the sea gulls for the win, the crowd grew restless as the game grew intense. While Kean University walked away with a loss, the Kean University spirit was unwavering. During half time, the homecoming queen and king were announced. Jacqueline Rice

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Jazmine Brooks senior communications public relations major reflected on how her time was coming to an end here at Kean, “…I feel sad that this is my last homecoming.” For Ya’Nick Yamba everyone that attends, homecoming is a culmination of school spirit, entertainment and comradery that makes for an unforgettable experience. The Carnival Rio sure did not disappoint.

For more information visit keanalumni.org/ homecoming2015

Aliyah Price-Perry, junior English and social work double major, and Michael Dumaine, Senior Industrial Design major, are members of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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Tuesday | October 27 | 2015

Music Of The King

Musical group The King’s Singers comes to Kean University

Cougars Covered In Color For A Great Cause

Students brighten up the campus during the Color Run

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Students bring their own splash of color to run the Color Run

Performers of the The King’s Singers, that will be performing at Kean University

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ritish acapella sensation The King’s Singers will be coming to perform at Kean University on November 8, 2015. The performance will be held in Enlow Recital Hall at 3 p.m.

The King’s Singers will be performing their newest album, The Great American Songbook. The album consists of seventeen acapella tracks covering some of the greatest songs from American singers over the past 100 years. The group currently holds two Grammy Awards for their work on Simple Gifts and Light and Gold, as well as being one of two artists to ever be inducted into the Gramophone Hall of Fame.

Formed in 1967, The King’s Singers have always consisted of six members at one time; three tenors, two baritones, and a bass singer. Over the years, old members have been replaced by new members, and currently there have been a total of 24 members in the group since their formation.

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Tim Wayne-Wright (countertenor 2) – (2009) Julian Gregory (tenor) – (2014) Christopher Bruerton (baritone 1) – (2012) Christopher Gabbitas (baritone 2) – (2004) Jonathan Howard (bass) – (2010) Heather Kelley, managing assistant director of Audience Services, expanded on the upcoming event. She stated, “Kean Stage strives to bring not only world-class artists but world-class entertainers to our venues, and The King's Singers are the perfect example of this. Known as much for their delightfully British sense of humor as for their incredible singing voices, The King's Singers are consummate performers, and an important component of Enlow Hall's 2015-2016 season.”

More information about The King’s Singers, as well as other upcoming events at Enlow hall, can be found at: http://www.keanstage.com/event/03a554 fd188307ecbe19d962993f0bbd

The present lineup consists of: David Hurley (countertenor 1) – (1990)

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It’s Time To Work!

Invaluable learning experience available to students

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n Sunday, October 18, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., hundreds of people gathered in the Vaughn Eames parking lot to take part in the second annual Color 5K. As a proactive institution, Kean University frequently supports various causes within the larger surrounding area. Through the Color Run, Kean University has found a unique way to support those causes closer to the internal educational community. On the day of the Color Run, people of all ages and backgrounds came together to run for a good cause on a beautiful day. costume and NavaFit rattled off a free pair of shoes. At Last year, briefly after being approached by Dr. the conclusion of the event, attendees gathered in Downs Thomas Walsh, the Assistant Professor of the Hall where breakfast was provided Department of Instruction and and runners could wind down.

Educational Leadership, with the idea, Jeffrey Beck, Dean of the In memory of Dr. Nathan “I ran because Nathan Weiss Graduate College, Weiss, former President of Kean initiated Kean University’s first ever it’s a great cause University for whom the graduate Color Run. and a beautiful college is named after, all the proceeds from the Color Run will The event was originally day to get go to supporting higher education implemented with the purpose everyone out and in New Jersey. Beck states, “This of generating scholarships for year we have already raised exercising and graduate students. With all over $14,000. We had 375 total the color being harmless nonbeing healthy. registrants this year.” toxic cornstarch, anyone could It promotes participate. There were two color Sponsoring graduate student fitness but also stations throughout the run scholarships and research grants where participants. Beck states, education at the for Kean University students, the “We have Kean alumni, faculty, same time.” fundraiser provides numerous students, employees and those in students with the opportunity the community … all with ages Kathleen Henry to pursue whatever educational ranging from 10 years old to 70.” dream they have. Beck continues, “…also have endowed scholarships Those that pre-registered were from Mrs. Weiss, $60,000, to greeted with gifts when they endow a scholarship that will last forever.” showed up. They were each given a race bag; which included a Cougar Color 5K t-shirt, race bib, sunglasses, course map, coupons and more.

This year’s run began promptly at 9 a.m. when participants began to make their way through the path set out for them within the immense main campus.

As they came around for their second and final lap, volunteers offered them bottles of water and bananas.

Asia Hurley, freshman cell molecular biology major and volunteer, speaks to the comradery she saw, “People are really encouraging. I’ve seen complete strangers going behind me and congratulating each other.”

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nternships provide the ground work for a smart and successful career path.

To opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge of a particular trade and make professional connections are all extraordinary concepts that are exponential. Students can learn how to acquire these skills at the Business Internship Fair.

On Thursday, November 5, 2015, the Office of Internships and Career Services will be hosting a Business Internship Fair in the Green Lane Academic Building (GLAB). The fair will include the Kean University Alumni Panel giving advice on landing a career postgraduation. The Panel will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:15 p.m., followed by the internship fair taking place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Alumni Panel consists of experienced human resource professionals that aim to

assist students in landing their first jobs out of school. With the panel’s proficient knowledge, students will leave the event with a sense of motivation and inspiration.

The Business Internship Fair will have representatives from large companies such as BMW, Bed, Bath &Beyond, Fulcrum, Six Flags, as well as many more. Resumes are expected in addition to professionally dressed individuals.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to meet face to face with some of the world’s top industries and catch some great advice on how to approach the daunting concept of postgraduation careers.

For more information please contact the Office of Internships and Career Services.

Michael Dumaine, junior industrial design major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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A short time later, after most of the contestants reached the finish line, the crowd collected in the center of the parking lot for the subsequent festivities where the Kean Dance Team performed and people took photos with the Kean University cougar.

Following that was the award ceremony in which first, second and third place prizes were presented to winners in every age category. The Cougar Spirit Cup was presented to the group who had the most participants and volunteers than anyone else. The occupational therapy and speech pathology teams both tied for greatest participation.

Amanda Mucci, graduate occupational therapy student, attended with the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA). She stated, “…being the secretary on the board of SOTA, we know it’s a good cause because it raises money for graduates and I [think] this is a great way to bring people together; you get to motivate each other.”

The third group with the greatest participation was Residence Life. As an award they were all given three complementary training sessions donated by Valerie Busa, athletic trainer.

As awards continued, they acknowledged the best

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Since the very beginning the Color Run is an invaluable addition to Kean University. It is exceptionally beneficial in that it brings together a vast community of people for the betterment of the college individuals.

Kathleen Henry, graduate occupational therapy student, was the first finisher of the day. She states, “[I ran because] it’s a great cause and a beautiful day to get everyone out and exercising and being healthy.

It promotes fitness but also education at the same time.” For whatever reason someone chose to run, the important part is understanding that life is not about how fast a person can get through it, but who they’re running with and what they’re running for.

As a part of their mission, Kean University dedicates itself to the intellectual, cultural and personal growth of all its members--students, faculty and professional staff.

As a concentration in higher learning, the Nathan Weiss Graduate College encourages people to always continue their education. Visit http://www.keanfoundation.org/ cougar_color_5K_2015 to learn more.

Aliyah Price-Perry, senior sociology and psychology double major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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Take Classes eLeRTS On Campus During The Introducing the new campus safety system Winter

Don’t be stuck on campus for another year. Take a winter class

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any students don’t graduate from college on time. A majority of students graduate within five years some graduate within six or seven years and a few graduate in four years.

But how can students make sure to graduate within four years? Pretty easily actually. With some precise planning, students can easily take all the classes they need within four years and still not feel overwhelmed.

How is this possible? By taking winter classes.

Registration for the spring and winter semesters of 2016 is coming near. To be exact, students can begin registering on the dates listed below: ■ Students who are athletes, have a disability, or has a GPA of a 3.85 or above on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 ■ 100 credits and above and freshmen students with last names starting with the letters A--L Wednesday, October 28, 2015 ■ 90 credits and above and freshmen students with last names starting with the letters M--Z Thursday, October 29, 2015 ■ 79 credits and above Friday, October 30, 2015 ■ 69 credits and above Monday, November 2, 2015 ■ 56 credits and above Wednesday, November 4, 2015 ■ 51 credits and above Thursday, November 5, 2015 ■ 44 credits and above Friday, November 6, 2015 ■ 35 credits and above Monday, November 9, 2015 ■ 29 credits and above Tuesday, November 10, 2015 ■ 12 credits and above Thursday, November 12, 2015 ■ All students can register between November 13, 2015 through January 3, 2016 ■ Late registration is January 4, 2016 for the winter semester Students should consider taking winter classes because in order for students to graduate the minimum credits required for most majors is 124 credits. If a student takes 12 credits a semester for four years (not counting summer or winter semesters) then that student won’t have enough credits to graduate. As a matter of fact the student will be short of 28 credits.

If a student doesn’t want to be overloaded with classes during the spring and fall semesters, they should consider taking a winter class. The 2016 winter semester will last for 10 days starting on Monday, January 4, 2016, and ending on Friday, January 15, 2016.

For information on what classes can be taken during the 10 day semester please visit Kean Wise, go to the “Student Menu” tab and then click on “Search for Sections.” When searching for open classes during the winter semester, make sure to click the correct term, and then click on the preferable days to attend class. Keep in mind that there aren’t a lot of classes being offered during the winter semester since it is a short semester.

So for those who don’t want to have another dollar in debt after college, begin planning a schedule for the semesters of winter and spring of 2016. Taking one class during the four week break shouldn’t bite.

For more information about winter and spring registration, please visit the homepage of Kean Wise.

Gaelle Gilles, junior English writing major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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ean University has partnered with ELERTS See Say applications to develop a system of mobile campus alerts.

Campus Police and the Office of Computer and Information Services (OCIS) have come together to create a new campus alert system. The new campus alert is accessible through a simple app on any smart phone. “This app is not designed to replace the old campus alert system,” said Lieutenant Vincent Kearney.

a concern by snapping a picture. Taking a photo on the device will automatically mute the shutter sound and turn off the flash. This is a safety precaution in case a student is in a situation where they do not want a suspicious person to be aware they have just taken a picture of them.

The app also provides users a “Virtual Escort” which is monitored in real time by the Department of Public Safety and in the case of an emergency, will dispatch the Kean University Police to one’s location via global positioning system (GPA) signals. Kean University Police currently runs an escort service for anyone that feels unsafe walking on campus but many students opt not to use it because they don’t want to bother a police officer. “We are very hopeful that students will use this,” said Kearney.

To access an escort, a student will press ELERTS See Say is a quick and “We are very excited “EscortMe” on the app. simple way to report security and They then will hold their to release this to safety concerns via smartphones finger on the screen the the campus…we are or tablets. ELERTS allows people whole time as they walk of the Kean University campus to to their destination; they trying to create a call Campus Police at 908-737may also insert their safe environment” 4800 or to report a problem. “We headphones in the head want to make a safe campus even jack. To send a distress Lieutenant Vincent Kearney safer,” said Janice Murray-Laury, signal, simply release the Vice President of Student Affairs. screen or pulls out the headphones; that will To download the app, open cause the app to count Apple’s App Store or the Google down. Each second the app counts down the Play Store and search, “ELERTS See Say.” After phone will vibrate (on the screen a message of installation, the app will prompt users for their I am safe or I am endanger will pop up to click information; this is where Kean University will be as well). Once the app finishes the countdown entered as one’s location. Make sure to provide a @ Campus Police will call the phone and send kean.edu email address when asked. an officer to the location noted from the GPS signals. To resume back to the escort just simply Students must include their cellphone numbers hold the screen. in case Campus Police has to get in contact with them. It is also encouraged that students add a Kean University ELERTS is only to be used by photo to their account to make it easier on the students, staff and faculty of the school. If a visitor police officers to know who they have to locate, if is in need of a virtual escort while on campus, they they need to locate a student. are advised to request a Safety Escort by calling the To report a crime a student will simply click the red “Report a Problem” button. Once they click the button they will be asked to take a picture, select a report type and fill in what the report was about. Report options consist of crime in progress, facilities issues, other, outdoor lighting issue, parking complaint, security or safety issue, suspicious activity, or run a test.

A unique feature of this app is the reporting of

Police Desk at 908-737-4800. “We are very excited to release this to the campus…we are trying to create a safe environment,” said Kearney.

A full list of rules and regulations for the app can be found at www.kean.edu/elerts.

Rose Marie Kitchen, junior communication journalism major, and Gabby Vicedomini, senior, English and communications double major, are members of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

Become an artist For a Night

Students exchange pens and paper for paint and blank canvases Amanda Petty

to relieve some stress. What better way to do so than painting? Art is viewed as a form of therapy. It is common here are some things for individuals to sculpt, in the world that paint or draw to alleviate just go together, like stress as art is a short-term peanut butter and jelly distraction and allows people and yin and yang. Student to take some time away Organization has taken it from stress. “As the voice of upon itself to add to the list the student body we try to art paired with mocktails.

Photo courtesy of Student Organization incorporate recreational and get away from mid-semester stress and paint On Monday, November leisure activities for all kinds a work of art 9, 2015, there will be Art of students,” commented and Mocktails in Miron Cantres, “This event was Student Center (MSC) room 229 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. created to bring out the inner artist in everyone and Students can expect a “typical ‘Wine and Paint’ class. to help students relax with a fun and carefree evening.”

Students will be given a specific painting task to complete Put those textbooks to the side for a few hours and with the help of an instructor,” said Alexa Cantres, grab a stack of paint and brushes and get to work while Managing Assistant Director of Student Organization. sipping a sophisticated drink at Art and Mocktails.

A week after midterms, most college students’ brains have turned to mush as they await the dooming Amanda Petty, junior English writing and midterm grades. Students are constantly hearing they communication major, is a member of The Cougar’s should partake in activities unrelated to academia Byte staff.

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MIRON STUDeNT CeNTeR MSC INFO DESK P: 908-737-5222 Monday - Thursday:......7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.

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

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

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

MSC GAME ROOM Monday - Thursday:.........10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday: ............................10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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

MSC COMPUTER LAB Monday - Thursday: .......8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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

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

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

Maxine and Jack Lane Center for Academic Success Monday - Thursday: ..................9 a.m. -8 p.m.

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

Saturday: .............................9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: ................................................. Closed

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Monday - Thursday: ................. 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Friday : ....................................8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday: ..................................9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: .....................................1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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NURH Dining Hall Monday - Thursday: .... 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Breakfast: ............... 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lunch: ..................... 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: ...................... 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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

Breakfast: ............... 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lunch: ..................... 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: ...................... 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Brunch: ..................... 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: ...................... 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Brunch: ..................... 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner: ...................... 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Please Note: The Dining Hall is open all day for the hours listed, the meal periods denote entree station availability.

MIRON STUDENT CENTER (MSC)

Food Court Monday - Thursday: . 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday: ...................... 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday: ....................... 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday:....................................CLOSED Jersey Mike's Subs: .... 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Cougar's Den Monday - Thursday: .. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday: ......................... 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: ................. CLOSED Market Place Monday - Thursday: .... 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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

Saturday: ..................... 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday:.......................... 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

MAXINE AND JACK LANE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CAS)

Starbucks Kiosk, 3rd Floor Monday - Thursday: . 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday - Sunday: ...................... CLOSED

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Cafe Yumba Monday - Thursday:7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: ...................... 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: .................CLOSED

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TUeSDaY | OCTOBeR 27 | 2015

Continuing The Fight To end Breast Cancer Students join hundreds of other volunteers on a journey to help end breast cancer

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Kean University students help in the fight to end beast cancer

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o help conclude the homecoming weekend, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, about 130 Kean University students gathered together with another 200 to 400 other volunteers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Edison, New Jersey; a walk dedicated to help women and men conquer the cancer that has destroyed many lives already.

“I came to this walk because of my aunt, who recently died from breast cancer,” comments Tiffany Jenkins a freshman majoring in Sociology comments, “my grandmother and grandfather also passed away from breast cancer years ago.” Just like Jenkins, there were many volunteers in support of family members or close friends who had passed away or had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer affects a lot of people (mainly women) today. As stated in the American Cancer Society press release for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, about 231,800 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone. And about 40,200 women will not survive from this ugly cancer. It has also been stated by American Cancer Society that about 7,300 women in New Jersey, will be diagnosed with breast cancer and that nearly 1,300 of the women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Jersey will die from it.

“I came to this walk because of my aunt, who recently died from breast cancer” Tiffany Jenkins

Luckily, the numbers of people who will not survive from breast cancer will continue to dwindle as more money is raised each year “to finish the fight against breast cancer.” Last year in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Edison, New Jersey, more than 6,000 people joined forces and help raise $380,000.

The money that is raised every year goes towards breast cancer research and technology that will help find breast cancer in women and men at a treatable stage.

While some students came in support of family, like freshmen Annette Witek, a freshman who is currently undecided came to the breast cancer walk to support her cousin’s grandmother, others came for other reasons. Speech pathology major and freshman student Geysel Davila comments that she participated because she “found this very interesting and intriguing.”

Any type of cancer is hard to defeat and that is why there is a need for research for treatments that can help end cancer. And thanks to the American Cancer Society, more women and men are able to have another birthday.

Since 1993 there has been over 11 million supporters that has helped raised $685 million dollars for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There is nothing else like this event, which as Education major and freshman Lisa Machado comments, “makes this event so fascinating and a great cause to donate to.”

For more information about breast cancer and the American Cancer Society, please visit their website.

Students can also donate to breast cancer research by also visiting the American Cancer Society website.

Gaelle Gilles, Staff Writer English writing major, is a member of The Cougar’s Byte staff.

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