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,” […]
Author: EDITORIAL STAFF
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 […]
Snow Place Like Being Back at Monmouth
Spring semester started off with, in fact, a hitch, as the first two days were delayed and one day altogether out of the four-day week was canceled due to inclement weather. Having this be the welcome from winter break may have proved a challenge for some individuals, but still others embraced the short extension of […]
90 Years of Student Journalism at Monmouth University
“The Outlook” has been a pivotal force of Monmouth University’s campus since the school’s inauguration in 1933. Since then, the paper has covered vital moments in both the country’s and the nation’s history, many events of which are reminisced upon throughout this issue. Nevertheless, with 90 years of “The Outlook,” our editors took a moment […]
Ringing in the Holidays with Starbucks’ New Menu
It’s the most festive time of the year, a time full of holiday greetings, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, the Starbucks holiday menu. The annual release of this menu marks the best time of the year for many people, where they can sip on warm, delectable flavors in Starbucks’ classic festive cups. This season, Starbucks […]
Post-Graduation Worries and Concerns
Thinking of future and life after one gets their degree can be overwhelming, especially as a college student. The editors of “The Outlook” have come together to discuss this nerve-wracking issue, how they feel about their future, and what they plan to do after attending Monmouth University. One editor explained that they were very concerned […]
Are Politicians Too Old?
As another major election cycle begins to ramp up, many Americans have partisan issues on their minds. From abortion rights to economic inflation, voters are once again beginning to take an inventory on their political stances and partisan leanings in order to elect a new president. However, a major issue has presented itself on both […]
Late-Night TV is Back, But Does it Really Matter?
Since the summer of 2023, late-night TV has been off the air as well as many other Writers Guild of America-associated productions. In the past weeks, beloved hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have returned live on cable TV. Late-night TV is finally back! But, honestly, do we even care anymore? […]
The Importance of a Campus Community
Building a campus community is extremely important for any college or university. This helps not only with student engagement but for students to build connections, as well. Monmouth is a small university with just under 5,000 undergraduate students; smaller campuses can create a better campus community because of the relationships built. One editor said, “I […]