I know we just got back to school, but I can’t be the only one already thinking about fall break, right?Spring break has the reputation of being a time when most college students plan fun and adventurous trips with their friends across the U.S. Though, I wonder why fall break doesn’t have the same reputation. […]
Author: Bailey Fredericks
Monmouth Police Department headquarters relocates
On Tuesday, July 23, Monmouth University students received an email from Captain Dean Volpe stating that the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) headquarters has officially moved next to the Northwest Parking Lot, across from the Plangere Center Parking Lot. Chief of MUPD, Milton Morris, said, “Our department has been in planning discussions with leadership for […]
Lecture on music history & contemporary America
On Thursday, Apr. 25, Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) will host the “President’s Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America” with guest speakers Patrick F. Leahy, Ed.D, President of Monmouth University, and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley. This event will take place in the Great Hall Auditorium and is free and open […]
Get bang for your buck: Shop Ulta Beauty
As someone who spends an extensive amount of time shopping for beauty products, I have come to the conclusion that Ulta Beauty is the best store to spend your money. Here’s why: I personally don’t prefer to shop “luxury” or “high-end” makeup brands; I rather buy drugstore beauty products. That being said, who really wants […]
STEM UP Students of Color to host panel on Apr. 5
STEM UP Students of Color is gearing up to present “Succeeding in the STEM and Medical Fields as a Person of Color” discussion panel at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 5, in Edison Hall, Room 201. Maria Hernandez Campos is a chemistry student and President of STEM UP. As for the organization’s objectives, she explained, […]
The top 8 hardest sports
I was an athlete my entire life up until college. I played and participated in a lot of sports including gymnastics, dance, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, track and field, figure skating, cheerleading, cross country, and tennis (to name a few). Further, I believe I am the most informed and educated person to make an accurate list […]
A Colorless World
The absence of color! Sounds like an awful time to me! The “sad beige aesthetic” is a trend that was widely popularized by Kim Kardashian. The aesthetic focuses on minimalism, neutral colors, and modernism. I put minimalism in quotations because, though this aesthetic may appear simplistic, it’s actually a gateway to overconsumption. We have all […]
Disney Adult Alert!
I am a Disney adult and I am not ashamed. In fact, I’m here to persuade you into becoming a Disney adult yourself. Here is why you should vacation at Disney World: For those of you who don’t know, Disney World is a theme park located in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This destination was named […]
What to Watch Before You Watch “Deadpool & Wolverine”
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” the third Deadpool movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is set to hit theaters this July. MCU is a very complex system, so if you’re interested in watching this movie, you have to do your homework beforehand. Here is a “watch guide” that will hopefully help anyone become a Marvel superfan […]
Student Engagement Gears up to Hold Annual Monmouth LEADS Event
Student Engagement is set to host its annual Monmouth LEADS event on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. Monmouth LEADS is an on-campus conference that focuses on building teamwork, personal leadership growth, and other professional development skills. Nicole Lowden, Associate Director of […]