The Tower Newspaper

By: Kevin Modeszto | Publish Date: June 6th, 2026 For most of my life, mid-May was the beginning of the school year’s final stretch. The final green flag of a long season, the hustle and bustle of getting ready for final exams and project about to begin, when every decision matters that much more. As a college student, this time of year has become the first breath I had taken since spring break, like a cool down lap. This year, mid-May looked like the former, full of hustle and bustle.

By: Kevin Modeszto | Publish Date: May 8th, 2026 On March 28, 2026, the Kean University Track & Field Team traveled to Ramapo College for their fifth meet of the season. For many of the team’s runners, this was just another meet, but this was the meet of graduate student Alina Chant’s life.

By: Kevin Modeszto | Publish Date: May 8th, 2026 At 11:19 p.m. on May 7, 2026, Kean University emailed the Kean community that Canvas services had been restored. The breach by ShinyHunters, who were described by Luke Connolly to the Associated Press as “a loose affiliation of teenagers and young adults based in the U.S. and the United Kingdom,” appears to have been contained.

By: Kevin Modeszto | Publish Date: May 7th, 2026 Cybercrime has been a problem since the rise of the internet. During finals week for so many universities, including our Kean University, the latest target is Canvas. Canvas, owned by Infrastructure, is the most popular learning management system. The latest data shows that 41% of North American colleges and universities use this software for grades and coursework.

By: Professor Will Heyniger | Publish Date: May 7th, 2026 Water and water access seems limitless to us everyday. We turn our faucets and shower handles and voila – out comes water!  Yet, there are global-sized issues, including in the USA, about increasing periods of drought that have serious impacts. So, what can a person do to reduce their personal consumption of water, if they want to change at all?

By: Myles Robinson | Publish Date: May 7th, 2026 Temperatures are on the up as the semester winds down at Kean University. Both commuter and dorm students alike are packing the libraries and study halls. Priority number one for most has been making sure to get their last assignments in before the semester closes on the 7th.

By: Michael Mayhew | Publish Date: May 6th, 2026 For many students at Kean University, getting to class can be just as stressful as the class itself. From heavy traffic to unpredictable train schedules, commuting has become a daily challenge that can affect students’ schedules and overall college experience. As a commuter school, Kean draws students traveling from across New Jersey and surrounding areas.

By: Charlie Collins | Publish Date: May 5th, 2026 In my opinion, language learning, the most niche hobby in the world, is by far the hardest task anyone can do. I add emphasis on “anyone” because it’s common for people to believe you need to have a wide range of talents and an IQ of over 130 if you speak multiple languages.

By: Alexia Hilarczyk | Publish Date: May 5th, 2026 TikTok has quickly become one of the most powerful platforms influencing the music industry, changing how songs become popular, how artists gain recognition, and how certain songs meet their downfall. From reviving decades-old tracks to launching the careers of many unknown musicians, this app is redefining what it means for music to succeed in today’s digital age.

By: Rashan Addison | Publish Date: May 4th, 2026 In the heart of the Garden State, a land defined by its fertile soil and agricultural abundance, over one million residents are living in a food desert. Food deserts are geographic locations, typically in low-income communities, where there is limited access to fresh produce and nutritious food. These communities are swamped with fast food, liquor stores, and convenience stores.