As temperatures drop and daylight shrinks, the winter season practically begs for escapism. And what better way to escape real life than with a comforting winter read? Whether you’re looking for a smutty romance, stress-inducing mystery, or heartwarming fiction, this winter’s reading lineup has something for everyone and every mood. King of Wrath by Ana […]
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The many voices of Professor Messina
Imagine crouching in a bush, microphone in hand, patiently waiting to capture the sound of birds chirping, thinking, “What am I doing? … This is cool as hell.” This is what a regular weekend looks like for Nicholas Messina, professor of communication, and it encapsulated everything about his decade here at Monmouth. Messina has built […]
Monmouth Football: Running toward history
The moment Derek Robertson went down, we all knew it was bad. The Monmouth football team’s starting quarterback, the leader who prepared better than anyone on the roster, wasn’t getting up. When the news came that Robertson would miss the rest of the season, starting running back Rodney Nelson felt two things simultaneously: devastation for […]
The best lifestyle apps totransform your daily routine
In an era where our smart phones have become extensions of ourselves, lifestyle apps have evolved from simple productivity tools into sophisticated companions that can genuinely improve our quality of life. Whether you’re looking to build better habits, achieve wellness goals, or simply bring more organization to your chaotic schedule, there’s an app designed to […]
No gym, no problem: Easy and effective at-home workouts
We’re living in an era where it seems everyone is intent on ‘getting it together.’ Of course, at the forefront of this is the health and fitness craze. If your For You page looks anything like mine, it’s full of fitness influencers showing off their gym routines, cute workout sets, and extensive weekly meal preps. […]
Sports aficionado MU professor Matthew Harmon
On any given Saturday in the fall, you might hear Matt Harmon’s voice soaring over the roar of Kessler Stadium, narrating the action with the kind of sharp detail and effortless rhythm that only comes with years behind a microphone. But come Monday morning, that same voice greets a different kind of audience: a […]
Women’s basketball falls to Penn State overview
The Lady Hawks are off to a slow start this season after a 45 point loss to Penn State (6-0) this past Sunday. Despite a great performance from multiple players, it was not enough to break Penn State’s current winning streak and give the Hawks their first victory of the season. Though the Hawks had […]
Coach Wetmore and her move to Monmouth
The Monmouth Women’s Basketball team is no stranger to change. Within the past four years, the program has seen two coaching staff changes, all of which have had their own successes. However, the program is very hopeful about this year’s new coaching staff, specifically newly appointed head coach, Cait Wetmore. I had the opportunity to […]
How to Make the Most of Your Time
Time flies when you’re having fun, but does it feel like it’s flying by too fast? Of course, there’s no way to actually stretch time, but there are ways that you can maximize your efficiency so that you are making the most out of the time that you do have. 1. Have a Plan This […]
Celebrating Black History
In elementary and middle school, we completed projects that highlight the accomplishments of influential Black people. In high school, we learned lessons about important Black figures. Our primary and secondary education has revealed to us the horrors of slavery, violence, segregation, and every other hardship Black people have had, and continue, to bare. Unfortuntely, education […]