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Members of the Monmouth community re-adjust to new budget cuts

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 […]

Lifestyles

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Opinion

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 […]

Opinion

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 […]

Opinion

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 […]