The University was ranked by theU.S. News & World Reportas the 30th best school in the Regional North category on Tuesday, Sept. 10, jumping seven spots from last year’s ranking.
Year: 2013
Involvement Fair Displays 57 Clubs
Approximately 300 students gathered in front of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) to learn about the clubs and organizations at the University during the Involvement Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Tragedy Strikes Seaside: Four Blocks of Buildings and Boardwalk Destroyed in Electrical Fire
Within nine hours, 50 businesses along the Seaside boardwalk were destroyed on Thursday, Sept. 15 as a result of electrical wire damages created by Hurricane Sandy. Many were affected by the fire and the damages.
Plenty of Places to Shop Around MU
An undeniably great asset to this University is its location. Monmouth is located near surrounding areas that include quaint, quiet towns such as Red Bank and Shrewsbury, beachfront property that includes the popular Pier Village, and Eatontown, which features the Monmouth Mall. Any MU student can’t help but admit that the University is definitely not one of those schools that is “in the middle of nowhere.” This is a dream come true for any shopaholic, especially in trendy, unique boutiques.
Sarin Gas Attack on Syrian Citizens Sparks Debate on How World Should React
The United Nations Security Council reported an attack on a suburb of Damascus, the capital of Syria on August 21. According to the UN, the victims of the violence experienced “shortness of breath, disorientation, extreme eye irritation, blurred vision, vomiting, weakness and loss of consciousness.”
President Obama Talks About the Rising Costs of Colleges Around the East Coast
President Barack Obama went on a two day college bus tour in August to promote his new plans on how to make college more affordable. The tour went through the states of Pennsylvania and New York, stopping at the University of Buffalo, Henninger High School, Bingham University, and ending in at Lackawanna College.
9/11 Memorial Located in Front of Edison Hall Honors Heroes
Students were able to pay their respect at the new memorial, a piece of the World Trade Center that is placed in front of Edison Hall in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. The memorial was donated two years ago but was put on display at the beginning of the school year.
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Controlling Your Dreams: A Lucid Approach
Perception of consciousness as the awareness of our own actions and existence transcends, to some degree, from our awake state into the realms of the dream states. Often after waking up from sleep for instance, we can recall a particularly vivid set of dreams and recollect the emotions, people, and scenery we experienced and interacted with.
Relationships Are a Laughing Matter
According to Match.com, the dating website polled 5,481 singles ages 21 and older that are not in a relationship on February 5. Fifty eight percent of women said that “has a sense of humor/makes me laugh” was a must-have quality in a romantic partner. Meanwhile 37 percent of men said that “has a sense of humor/makes me laugh” was a must-have quality in a romantic partner.