Autumn is the time of year when reading becomes an immersive experience. A cold day, a comfy sweater, hot beverage, and good book can turn your regular reading session into a mood altogether. The season is ideal for starting anew. No matter what you fancy, be it romance, mysteries, fantasy, dark academia, or complete haunted […]
Author: Hannah Fierro
Fall hair refresh: Trendy hairstyles to try for a cozy, stylish new season
The arrival of a new season allows you to switch up your style, and fall can certainly be the season that you choose. The air becomes less humid, and your wardrobe shifts into comfortable clothes, as hair becomes fall fashion. You have more than enough chaos in your college morning life, so the last thing […]
The ultimate fall bucket list
Fall is one of the most anticipated seasons each year, with pumpkin flavored drinks returning, warm seasonal decor, cozy hangouts and comfort rewatches of iconic tv shows/movies. However, for numerous students, this season will be accompanied by stress that comes from juggling school life and your personal time. Being a student, you will have to […]
Back to school reset: How to stay organized for the fall semester
Starting a new semester after summer is meant to be exciting for us. With new courses and schedules, a fresh planner, there is an opportunity to restart and have a whole new beginning. Nevertheless, this excitement can turn into stress when our syllabuses, tasks, jobs and other on campus activities start to fight for our […]
The Hypocrisy at the center of The Drama (Spoilers ahead)
What actually defines a person? Is it the worst thing they’ve ever done, or who they’ve become since? That’s the question The Drama poses to the audience. I went to see this film on opening day. While watching it, I kept thinking about how simple it is to judge someone at their lowest point, but […]
Woods Theatre lot closure impacts students at a critical point in the semester
Students at Monmouth University are finding themselves circling campus longer than usual. What was once a routine part of the day: parking, walking to class and arriving on time, has become less predictable following the closure of the Woods Theater parking lot. For most students, finding alternative parking options across campus has added stress to […]
Taylor Frankie Paul and “The Bachelorette” mess
What was supposed to be another dramatic and addictive season of “The Bachelorette” quickly turned into one of the most shocking controversies the franchise has ever faced. Rather than watching new relationships evolve, audiences were left watching something very different: a complete season collapse before it even had the chance to air. At the very […]
Freshman year at Monmouth: What I wish I knew
Entering Monmouth as a freshman, I really thought I had everything figured out, as I’m sure everyone does. I thought college would just be a natural transition from high school and that as long as I worked hard, everything would fall into place. As a sophomore now, about to go into junior year already, there […]
“Wuthering Heights”: Did it live up to the hype?
Emerald Fennell is in the middle of a historic run right now, she kicked off her career winning an Oscar for the movie “Promising Young Woman”, and followed it with “Saltburn.” She is a director that thrives off sexual shock value in her films. When she was announced to be directing the 2026 film adaption […]
Valentine’s Day on a budget
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for spending time with your loved ones, especially your partner. Unfortunately, it can be very expensive; it is estimated that households will budget $200 for the day. Stores and restaurants take advantage of this time to boost sales and make customers spend more money. It’s not fair for students […]







