Drivers across the Garden State are beginning to feel the brunt of the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, as rising oil prices drive gasoline costs closer to $4 per gallon. Oil prices have skyrocketed past $119 per barrel as fighting has intensified and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, […]
I used to always go to open my Netflix app on either my TV or phone without thinking twice. It had been part of my daily routine without the amount of content they produce. I would immediately scroll for a few minutes, pick something that looked appealing, and put it on. Now, I go to […]
Students, faculty and local community members gathered on Thursday, Mar. 27 at Monmouth University for a symposium examining the historical impact of Native American boarding schools, featuring a keynote speech by historian, Brenda J. Child. The event was held at 10:05 a.m. in the Great Hall Auditorium, focusing on the theme “Boarding Schools and American […]
When students start college, they usually pick a major for a pretty clear reason. Maybe it’s journalism, business, biology, education—whatever it is, that choice reflects what they want to do, what they can afford, and what they’re genuinely interested in. So, it feels a little confusing that, after making that decision, we still have to […]
College for as long as time has been regarded as the space between school and the real world. Where four years of preparation and hard work are shortly followed by a first job, where that commitment you put out is valued. But as artificial intelligence rewrites the hiring process and employers expect first-hand experience before […]
At some point in your time at Monmouth, leaving the University at peak hours of the day by car can be a slow drag, especially after your last class of the day and you’re excited to go home. For many students including faculty, this has become a customary part of the daily routine on campus. […]
For many college students, and even faculty members, the feeling of not belonging is considered to be a constant struggle—it’s mainly hidden and often internalized. It can appear when you walk into a classroom and realize you are one of only a few who look like you, or when your accomplishments feel overlooked by peers […]
Every four years, the greatest athletes from around the world gather for the Winter Olympics. Their dream? To bring home Olympic gold. Whether it’s figure skating, curling, or skiing—because it’s the Olympics, we’ll be glued to our televisions watching the best of the best perform at the highest level. But when hockey comes on, it […]
On Nov. 11, Monmouth University put on their Veterans Day Celebration in the Great Hall to honor students, faculty, and guests in reflection and tribute in gratitude of their service and sacrifice in the U.S. military. The ceremony featured a keynote speaker, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Monmouth graduate student Anna Andreula. Now in her […]
I remember it like it was yesterday, on a cold and dreary day in December of 2015 at Mcquire Air Force base, I raised my right hand and swore the oath to the constitution. A decision I made that changed my life, and I sure did not expect to be sitting here writing this as […]