How can the students who study in the Murry and Leonie Guggenheim Memorial Library get their work done when library hours are not the most accessible? We, as students, all have different studying habits; some can study in loud environments undisturbed, while others need the quietness of the library in order to keep their focus. Some Outlook editors like listening to music when studying while others need silence.
Year: 2013
International Students Increase at MU
The University experienced a rise in the past year from 103 internationals students in fall of 2012 to 121 students in fall of 2013.
Blue Hawk Records Announces Second CD Release
Blue Hawk Records held an event in the Jules L. Plangere Center to celebrate the release of their second compilation CD on Dec. 4. The CD was also released on iTunes on Nov. 25.
Anthropology Class Appeals to Zombie Enthusiasts
A class titled Zombies: Social Anxiety and Pop Culture was offered at the University for the second year in a row during this Fall semester. The class is a three credit First Year Seminar class for undergraduate students with fewer than 18 credits completed.
MU Shadow PR Firm Hosted First Celebrity Publicist
Monmouth University Shadow PR Firm and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter hosted guest speaker, Johnny Donovan, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as a part of their Speaker Series.
Monmouth Shapes Up with More Fitness Classes
This fall semester, the Fitness Center started offering several new fitness classes for students and faculty to attend during the week. From fat burning Pilates, to the ‘Biggest Loser’ club, the University is taking a turn into the fit and healthy lifestyle.
New Year, New Goals, New Me
As the year comes to a close, we all start to look back on the last 12 months, the good and the bad. All of the accomplishments we’ve achieved and obstacles we’ve overcome. All the changes we’ve made for ourselves and all the things we still want to work on. The New Year is always a time that brings excitement to people because it’s a chance to change. But how many people really change for more than a couple weeks or months? Sure, resolutions may be easy to come up with, but why are they so hard to stick to?
Happy Holidays Means More Than Merry Christmas
As with every year, before the last piece of turkey is carved, everyone is out shopping for the holiday season. Even though different holidays have finally made their way into the spotlight, there are still several celebrations or holiday traditions that not many people know about.
Making Rain to Clear Smog: An Artificial Solution
Record levels of airborne pollution in Shanghai, China have passed the threshold necessary for normal outdoor activities to resume their course. Its aftereffects have manifested themselves most directly in public sectors such as education and transportation. The closing of schools and the cancellation of flights resulted from the smog infested pollution prompted the Shanghai government to issue the highest level of health warning, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Finally Time for Finals Week: Are You Prepared?
Winter break is coming, but before the much needed relaxation comes, the daunting task of taking and successfully passing final exams. These tests vary in format from covering the material at the end of a course, to projects, to covering an entire course. Formats also vary from multiple choice based tests to essays.