Kean 2K Homecoming Week 2024 was filled with fun and memories for the Kean community. From September 30th to October 5th, Kean students and Alumni enjoyed several activities displaying Cougar Spirit. Keanu Breakfast, Bingo Brunch, the President’s Sneaker Ball, Karaoke with Keanu, Keanu Kade, Homecoming Concert, the Pep Rally, and Homecoming Tailgate and Game were the student events.
Students delighted in a delicious early morning meal from Keanu Breakfast on Monday and enjoyed playing games during Bingo Brunch the next day. While students were playing games like “X Marks the Spot” they were able to eat burgers, mozzarella sticks, waffles, chicken fingers, and eggs.
Alyssa Jones, a Public Health major and junior from Piscataway shared that she attended Bingo last semester and what she enjoyed about Bingo Brunch.
“I enjoy the food. I enjoy the prizes, and I enjoy Bingo.”
On Wednesday, Kean students and staff were delighted to share their voices with the Kean body during Karaoke with Keanu. With a DJ, a ministage, projections and TVs around the room, the activity was a great and interactive way to get students excited for and involved with Kean’s 2024 Homecoming.
Isaiah Blue, a Music major and junior from Linden shared his enjoyment for the event and even participated in Karaoke himself.
“It’s good to see different genres of songs and styles of singing,” he said. “I sang heartbreak anniversary [by Giveon]... this is a really cool event.”
And a variety of songs there was. Songs like My Girl by Mindless Behavior, Anniversary by Tony! Toni! Toné! and Best Thing I Never Had by Beyoncé got the crowd hype and singing along.
Another student, Laurie Theodule, a graduate Public Relations major also from Linden openly showed her enthusiasm for the event and shared her excitement for the rest of homecoming weekend.
“I am [ready for homecoming weekend], I did the fashion show [sneakball] and I am ready for the tailgate!” she said.
Karaoke with Keanu was all in all a great event that encouraged everyone to get involved with campus events and celebrate homecoming with one another.
On Friday, many Kean students attended the Pep Rally. Students participated in games like musical chairs, knock out, and tug of war. There was pizza, refreshments, cotton candy, and fried Oreos for participants to eat. Students were given free Kean merch like mini footballs, towels, and T-shirts.
Samantha Nyitrai, a History Education major and freshman from South Brunswick shared why she came to the Pep Rally.
“It’s close to home and they have a dance team that I get to be a part of.”
She also stated what she was looking forward to most.
“Probably watching everyone like be funny and make a fool of themselves.”
Emily Wyskowski, an Elementary Education major and senior from Brick came to the Pep Rally to watch the dance performance by Kean Dance Theatre.
“I’m here to support my friends who are in Kean Dance Theatre and watch them perform.”
Students like Phoenix Stokes, a junior Political Science major and Criminal Justice minor from Philadelphia was excited to be at the event was looking forward to the fun.
“I’m having fun, it’s good to be here with my team, I do track and so it’s good to be here with them,” she said. “I’m just here to have some fun and see some games, see some competition going on.”
Alicia Garcua, an Early Childhood Education major and junior also voiced her enthusiasm and was happy to be enjoying her time with her fellow cougars.
“I am definitely [enjoying the event so far] cause I’m around a bunch of my classmates and I’m liking the vibe,” Garcia said. “And I’m looking forward to seeing the dancers.”
