Fifty years ago, the staff of “The Outlook” predicted what the University would look like in 2020 (see Features for the related article). Here at “The Outlook,” we are always in awe of our predecessors; so, we thought we would pay them homage in this last issue of the year and present our own predictions […]
Author: EDITORIAL STAFF
Are academic advisors actually helpful?
It’s that super fun time of the year again when Monmouth students wait in anticipation to register for next year’s classes. Between finals and preparations for next year, this troubling time can be extremely stressful; so, students look for some guidance and assistance from their academic advisors. But, are university advisors doing all they can […]
The social media app TikTok has recently been consistently in the news due to the government’s conversations surrounding banning the app. The app is run by the Chinese company ByteDance, and there have been recent investigations launched into the possibility of the Chinese government collecting user data. Now, the House of Representatives is threatening to […]
Should College Athletes Get Paid?
Should college athletes be getting paid? That’s a question that has been a topic of discussion for quite some time and has even influenced laws and regulations. With college athletes’ busy schedules, hard work, and sacrifice, some believe that college athletes should be getting paid. Still, others believe that they should not be getting paid […]
Spring Break Is Upon Us
Luckily, spring break is only half a week away. Throughout this weekend, tens of thousands of college students from the Northeast will begin to make their way to warmer destinations on a shoestring budget. It goes without saying that it will be a week of total shenanigans, hijinks, and total degeneracy. At “The Outlook,” we […]
Should SGA Control Clubs’ Budgets?
Since we are halfway through the spring semester, talks of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) budget carousel is starting to circulate around clubs on campus. Well known for their week of homecoming activities and the end of the spring semester celebration, Springfest, SGA has control over clubs and other organizations. A controversial aspect of SGA […]
Editors’ Takes on Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”
With her recent award-winning albums, record-breaking tour, and headline-defining relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has become more popular than ever over the past couple of years. Her tour alone contributed $5.7 billion to boost America’s economy according to “The Washington Post,” and “Time Magazine” notes that her latest album “Midnights” was […]
Pickup Lines: In or Out?
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hawks! Did you fall from heaven? Because you’re the only ten I see… or however it goes. In honor of this very special holiday, the editors thought it was fitting to discuss one of the top issues that plague the college dating world: pickup lines. Pickup lines are prepared remarks—usually considered “witty,” […]
Is the Movie Theater Experience a Thing of the Past?
In the past years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters have been reportedly declining in attendees, causing the closing of many theaters around the country. This is mostly due to the increase in popularity of streaming services and the ability to watch movies from the comfort of your own couch. For many, they cannot […]
Stanley Cups: Worth the Hype?
The Stanley Cup is growing more and more popular with each passing day. Take Monmouth for instance; you can’t walk around campus without seeing several Stanleys adorning students’ backpacks or held stylishly in people’s hands. The bottle is so highly coveted that it was even given away to a Monmouth student during the men’s basketball […]