Opinion

The Hailey and Selena Situation

“I wish people just knew my heart,” exclaimed Hailey Bieber on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. What everyone else wants to know is if Bieber thought of that line by herself, or only after studying Selena Gomez’s video diaries. The drama between Gomez and Bieber has reached a peak as Selenators (Gomez’s fan base) […]

Lifestyles

De-influencing

The job title “influencer” is pretty self-explanatory. Influencers try to, you guessed it, influence their fans, followers, and viewers. Most commonly, influencers attempt to persuade internet users into purchasing specific products or services. But do all influencers have their fans’ best interest at heart, or are they just looking after their paycheck? Our society is […]

Opinion

What’s So Bad About a Hook Up?

Chivalry is dead, or, at least, that’s what I’m told. So, who is to blame for our society’s lack of knights in shining armor? Well, it isn’t a ‘who’ but rather a ‘what.’ Hookup culture encourages one-night stands over investing in emotional relationships. Many believe this culture has annihilated the art of romance and real, […]

Opinion

Midterm Survival Guide

The telltale sign that midterms are upon us: no open study rooms in sight. While walking through campus these past couple of weeks, anyone can tell the atmosphere feels more tense than usual. Although not abnormal for midterm season, it’s important to mitigate one’s level of stress as they navigate this important exam period. Let’s […]

Opinion

Important Lessons I’ve Learned

Since enrolling at Monmouth almost two years ago, I can confidently say the experience thus far has changed me. College has taught me a ridiculous amount of lessons that I feel obligated to share to help anyone else who may find themselves in similar positions. This first lesson hit me the hardest—you never have as […]

Lifestyles

Affordable Beauty Dupes

Finding popular alternatives, or dupes, to expensive beauty products has become a booming trend across the makeup and beauty community. “Dupe” is a popular term that refers to a product that is a duplicate of a popular, luxury product, but without the hefty price tag. It is sometimes necessary to splurge on certain makeup products, […]

Opinion

Getting Off Social Media

A couple of years ago, I was aimlessly scrolling through my social media when I received a notification that read, “Average Screen Time: 7 hours and 26 minutes.” That’s when I knew I was in desperate need of a change. Social media is addicting. According to Jefferson Health, “Social media platforms drive surges of dopamine […]

Opinion

Is Going Green Just A Phase?

The latest marketing ploy this Valentine’s season is definitely less romantic than expected. With the day of love just around the corner, the average consumer is bombarded by brands taking advantage of the holiday through product packaging, advertisements, and social media. While most people try to put their best foot forward on the first date, […]

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence: Our Future or Demise?

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made its way across various industries, one of which is academia. Individuals involved in America’s education system have conflicting views as to AI’s place in students’ learning process. Before diving into the debate itself, one must first define AI— it is any computer system that completes tasks […]