In institutions of higher education across the nation, administrators have taken a larger role in determining how power is allocated, and what decisions are in the best interests of the students they serve. Although Monmouth is not the only university that has expanded levels of administration, it also is not an exception to the status quo.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for colleges or universities who attempt to limit their students’ freedom of speech on March 22.
Recently, the news has been filled with information on 50 individuals who were charged with being part of a $25 million college admissions scandal. The scandal was based on students allegedly being admitted to prestigious universities based on false athletic resumes, and individuals helping potential students cheat on standardize admissions exams.
The current political administration has targeted various media outlets, claiming that they are “the enemy of the people.” One example came on Feb. 20, when President Donald Trump tweeted, “The New York Times reporting is false. They are a true ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!”
In The Outlook this week, we covered a story about an alleged luring of students on campus by a religious group to an off-campus location. Previous members have even referred to this group as a “cult.”
Jill Abramson is most known for being the first female Executive Editor at the New York Times, one of the most
In honor of Black History Month, The Outlook editors reflected on various public figures within the Black community have influenced their lives. Our choices span various eras and professions, demonstrating the profound impact that the Black community has had on our society as a whole.
Today, all over the news you might see or read about another person tragically dying from an opiate related overdose. According to the National Safety Council, you are more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose, 1 in 96 deaths, than a motor vehicle accident, 1 in 103. This is the first time in recorded history that opioid overdose became the leading cause of death in the U.S.
As the spring semester begins, the University welcomes the announcement of our new president, Patrick Leahy, Ed.D. After more than a year of searching and selecting candidates, the Board of Trustees officially announced that Leahy has been chosen as President-elect on Dec. 14.
In recent years, climate change has resulted in a wide range of impacts, such as rising global temperatures that have melted polar ice caps and caused sea levels to rise. Human health, agriculture, food security, water supply, transportation, energy and ecosystems are all components impacted by climate change. Many scientists and climatologists believe that the spike in natural disasters over recent years, such as Hurricane Harvey and the wild fires in California, are a direct consequence of global warming.