In the wake of a devastating amount of recent mass shootings throughout the U.S. and abroad, many are questioning whether these types of incidents are on the rise. Still reeling from losses in places such as Newtown, CT., the Navy Yard in Washington, DC., and Aurora, CO., Americans are beginning to question their safety.
Year: 2013
How Will Obamacare Affect Students?
The Affordable Health Care law, better known as Obamacare, will require everyone in America to have health care coverage or be faced with a fine by Jan. 1, 2014. The enrollment process for Obamacare will be provided on Oct. 2 until Mar. 31, 2014.
University Holds Auditions for National Anthem Singer
Auditions to find a national anthem singer were held by the University Athletics Department this past Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Take Back the Night Event Helps with Movement to End Violence and Assault
The University celebrated their annual Take Back the Night campaign where students participated in a march to end violence on Wednesday, Sept. 25th.
Students Learn About Fire Safety and the Importance of Designated Drivers at HERO Campaign Day
The University held a Safety and HERO Campaign day on the residential quad on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to encourage students to make safe and smart decisions.
COREiculum is Coming Back
In Spring of 2012, John Buzza’s Entrepreneurship Class developed Monmouth University graduate, Andy Stern’s, workout plan into a collegiate fitness company, COREiculum. COREiculum offers “The 1st Semester,” a two-dvd workout program fit for the college student to make the “Freshman 15 an Elective.” Now available in the University Bookstore, on Amazon.com and on COREiculum.com COREiculum’s […]
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Out With Shining Armor: Chivalry Does Not Mean Equality
Stop a handful of women walking down the street and ask them if chivalry is dead. More often than not their response would fall along the line of a laugh accompanied by a snort, a shake of the head indicating a “yes,” or a feeble attempt at defending males with a weak statement about that guy who one time held the door open for them.
Reducing Prejudice Through Cultural Activities
Studies conducted by psychologists at Stanford University show that engaging in cultural activities can not only reduce implicit prejudice but also create lasting effects of this change. Prejudice and stereotyping are learned attributes which generally take root at younger ages.
A Safe Haven for Study Struggles
There is a big exam coming up in your toughest class and you didn’t understand the homework. Your professor’s office hours do not work with your heavy class schedule and this test counts for half of your grade. Before you decide to withdraw from the class, leaving your transcript with a big ‘W’ for the rest of your college career, be sure to make use of all of the available resources that the University offers. For example, visit the Tutoring and Writing Services located in the Center for Student Success on the lower level of the student center.






