The “Cornell Seven” refers to seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting a student, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. The allegations gained renewed national attention after Doe filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 against Cornell and others, raising questions about how […]
Author: EDITORIAL STAFF
Solution or statement?
On April 13, The Outlook staff was notified of a budget cut imposed by SGA which reduces our budget by 41.67%. The new proposed budget would virtually stop printing and distribution of the paper on campus. The editors were asked about their reactions to this news that SGA President Brendan Sheehan called an “economic choice.” […]
Is the dining hall open long enough?
Over the course of recent weeks, there has been some openly-expressed concern from people within the Monmouth University community about the current dining hours at the dining hall on campus. Currently, the campus dining hall is open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. from Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturdays and […]
Traffic Safety
This past month, Monmouth University (MU) students have been discussing the overflowed parking lots and the traffic concerns around campus. The Woods Theatre parking lot is currently undergoing new paving which was thought to be halted until the end of the semester, causing students with classes in the building to have no parking. Additionally, on […]
Mid-semester burnout
Midway through the semester, many students begin to feel the weight of academic expectations, extracurricular commitments, and the pressure of what comes next. While the start of the term often brings motivation and structure, this stretch of the semester can feel different, marked by fatigue, increased workload, and a growing sense of burnout. As students […]
Cybersecurity and transparency
On Mar. 13, Monmouth University President, Dr. Patrick F. Leahy sent an email to the students of Monmouth University informing them of a cybersecurity incident that according to the email, “resulted in unauthorized access to certain information on our network.” Leahy said that immediately after the incident cybersecurity experts and law enforcement were involved to […]
Engagement in all aspects
This past week, an email was sent to students from Student Government Association (SGA) president Brendan Sheehan regarding engagement in all aspects on Monmouth University’s campus. The email is sent ahead of SGA’s Student Feedback Week, a chance for all students to voice their concerns about aspects of our campus and call for change. YikYak […]
Monmouth University has announced the new hire of Patrick Elliot as Senior Associate Director for Annual Giving, NIL, and Revenue Generation. With this new hire and the athletic department aiming to expand their horizons, The Outlook editors discussed the importance of the NIL and revenue for the university. The term NIL means Name, Image, and […]
AI in higher education
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a background tool to a central point of tension in higher education. As universities begin to introduce the use of AI more and more for coursework students are already confronting how AI will shape their futures. Editors were first asked whether the degrees they are currently earning will still […]
Have holidays become to commercialized?
Over the years, the holiday season has become increasingly commercialized, with products for holidays being put out on the shelves earlier each year. The editors at The Outlook have noticed this trend and weighed in on whether the holiday season has become too commercialized, and the impact of this on college students. One editor said, […]