Motivation tends to shift halfway through the semester. The eagerness of syllabus week fades, the weather changes, assignments overlap, and campus starts to feel familiar instead of exciting. Currently, most students are focused on simply making it to Thanksgiving break, the unofficial point when everyone checks out. After Thanksgiving passes, the timeline speeds up fast. […]
Author: Hannah Fierro
“Stranger Things” retrospective: does it hold up or is it just nostalgia bait?
When “Stranger Things” first dropped in 2016, I was in fifth grade and was hooked immediately. I found season one really intriguing with the mystery of Will’s disappearance. Everyone was talking about it, dressing up as Eleven for Halloween and arguing who the best character was. It had the perfect combination of mystery, friendship and […]
November goals you’ll actually stick to
November always sneaks up quietly. It’s the in-between month, past the chaos of midterms, and the excitement of the new school year is gone; finals are creeping up, and the weather’s cold enough to make you want to sleep in. It’s easy to slip into survival mode, just trying to make it through each week. […]
No costume? No problem. Last-minute costume ideas for Halloweekend
Halloweekend is just around the corner! The pumpkins are carved and the rooms are decorated, but if one question keeps lingering it’s, “What am I wearing for Halloween?” I’ve got a bundle of last-minute ideas that are fun, easy, and affordable. I understand you’ve probably been very focused on classes, midterms, or work, and costume […]
Is “Black Phone 2” a worthy sequel?
Scott Derrickson’s “Black Phone 2” returns as a continuation that the first movie set with its familiar eerie tone that made it so memorable. Although, this time, something feels a little different. The movie is visually stunning, ominously atmospheric, and full of sentiment, but fundamentally it raises one question: did “Black Phone” really need a […]
Who’s really shining on “Dancing with the Stars” season 34?
This season of “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) might just be one of the most competitive ones yet. Some celebrities are genuinely improving week by week, while others seem to dance on favoritism. Here are my opinions on who deserves to take home the Mirrorball Trophy. Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy: I never thought I’d […]
Sunday reset: organization tips to start your week feeling put together
Let’s be real, college life can get messy fast. Between classes, homework, club meetings, and trying to make time for a social life, it’s easy to feel like everything’s piling up. That’s why a good Sunday reset can seriously change your whole week. Taking even just a few hours to get organized and recharge makes […]
Involvement Fair fall 2025: A rained-out and packed-in day
Monmouth University hosted its fall 2025 Involvement Fair on Sept. 17, a tradition that brings students, clubs, and organizations together to display the many opportunities students have to be involved on campus. This year was especially memorable not just for the energy inside but also the intense downpour outside. Initially planned to be held on […]
The ultimate ten-minute makeup routine
College students know best how chaotic mornings are, especially with having an early class. The last thing most students want is to wake up earlier than they need to get ready. The idea of having enough time in the morning for it just doesn’t seem realistic. Between handling all the assignments, jobs, and extracurriculars, many […]





