Editorial

Government shutdown and its reflection on college campuses

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 […]

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NIL: negative or positive?

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 […]

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Mental Health as a college student

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 […]

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Tuition at Monmouth: Where should it be going?

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 […]

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Free speech in journalism: where do we draw the line?

Recent events have sparked conversation about the first amendment and freedom of speech. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air after comments Kimmel made about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which has sparked public and regulatory pressure, including warnings from FCC Chair, Brendan Carr. Disney reinstated the show six days later, calling his […]

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Scoring big or spending too much? Editorial staff reflects on Monmouth’s athletic spening

This week, “The Outlook” published a story on the university’s athletic spending. In this week’s editorial, the editors of “The Outlook” discuss perceptions of academic spending and what we have heard from our fellow students. As a private university, Monmouth does not have to disclose its spending in any area. When asked if the university […]