Author: EDITORIAL STAFF

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Between the increasing cost of living and rising tuition costs, many students have to work while also attending school. At Monmouth and other universities, the balance between school and work has become a defining part of the college experience. Our editorial staff reflected on their own experiences balancing jobs, coursework, and mental health, discussing how […]

Recent developments in Washington have drawn new attention to the impact of federal gridlock on everyday life, including on college campuses. With the U.S. Government shutdown, questions arose about how stalled agencies, paused services, and delayed programs could impact healthcare access for students, even though many don’t directly pay for their insurance or fully understand […]

Monmouth University recently announced plans to hire a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Annual Giving, NIL, and Revenue Generation. The goal is to strengthen fundraising, connect with alumni and donors, and ensure student athletes have the resources they need to succeed. With new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules and growing competition between schools, this […]

Right after graduation, students should feel ready to start their professional careers with all the knowledge they learned in college. Whether that is the case or not is up for debate. Too often, students graduate and have a hard time navigating the real-world job market. Of course, the job market, including internships, is extremely competitive, […]

After Monmouth made the decision to extend their collaboration with Uwill, a 24/7 virtual counseling service, our editorial staff decided to reflect on mental health not only for college students, but on Monmouth’s campus. Mental health is frequently talked about on college campuses and amongst college students. One of our editors began by saying, “I […]

Rising tuition costs and spending habits have been points of debate on college campuses, including Monmouth. As students watch their tuition increase every year, questions continue to circulate about how that money is allocated among academics, athletics, and student services. More specifically, whether the price truly reflects the value. Some editors shared concerns about how […]