The University television station,Hawk TV, will be hosting a Rock ‘N Relief fundraiser outside of the Jules L. Plangere Center for Communication on Sept. 27 to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Year: 2013
Visiting Writer Series Introduces Katie Ford
Poet Katie Ford came to read a selected collection of her works on campus on Thursday, September 19, as part of the Visiting Writers Series. This marks the first reading of the ninth year this series has run.
New Friends is a “MUST”
Over 150 students and one faculty member participated in the “Take a Seat, Meet a Friend” event held by the new Monmouth University Street Team (MUST) during the Involvement Fair on Wednesday, September 18.
Student Spotlight: Idol Threat
Retro rock music takes on a modern twist in songs written by local band, Idol Threat. Lead singer and guitarist Robbie Reiner is a junior at the University studying criminal justice. He writes and performs classic-meets-contemporary rock music with drummer Pat Reiner, and bassist Brian DeSeno, both of whom attend Manasquan High School.
“Dexter” Series Finale Kills
America’s favorite serial killer, Dexter Morgan, had his final bow last night in Showtime’s series finale of “Dexter.” There were disappointments taken to social media, claiming the series finale was a sellout. However, I think the writers ended the hit show the only way they could.
Oceana Educates University on Dangers to Marine Life
A forum about the use of seismic air gun testing in the Atlantic Ocean was held in Young Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 16.
“Grand Theft Auto” Renews Grandeur
Hang onto your Playstations and X-boxes because Rockstar Games has one last game for you to play before you trade them in for the new consoles. Despite working with decade old hardware, Rockstar has managed to make its latest installment one of the most beautiful, detailed, and spacious games this console generation has ever seen. Set in the fictional city of Los Santos (think Los Angeles), “Grand Theft Auto V” (released September 17) is literally Rockstar’s biggest game yet.
Students Learn to “Cope with Conflict”
The University hosted a “Coping with Conflict” seminar in Mullaney Hall on Sept. 18 to discuss with students ways to handle common college issues and how to prevent them.
Can You Live on a Dollar a Day?
“Living on One Dollar,” a film documentary that followed the lives of four men who spent two months in rural Guatemala living on a dollar a day, was presented in Wilson Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Office of Transition and Leadership Programs co-sponsored the event.
Communication Clubs Hold First Combined Open House
The Communication Department’s student-run organizations held the first ever “Communication Department Open House” in Jules L. Plangere on September 23. The open house was created solely by the students in an attempt to allow all majors to explore each of the seven organizations while in action.