The Fall semester began with many departments and other university units having to rebalance and re-prioritize their spending. Departments and organizations were notified of the budget cuts that were rolled out during the summer. “During the early portion of the summer we were told that our [Writing Service’s] budget was essentially going to be cut […]
Author: Bailey Fredericks
What’s your aesthetic?
Struggling to find your perfect aesthetic? Don’t worry, take this quiz to discover what style fits your personality best! If you answered: Mostly a’s: You’re a coastal cowgirl! You love spending your days soaking up rays and swimming in the ocean pretending you’re a mermaid. Your style consists of long sundresses, flowy skirts, and of […]
Fall break getaway: Exciting places to spend your long weekend
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. […]
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 […]