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 […]
Author: Hannah Fierro
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 […]
How to romanticize the rest of the semester
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. […]
“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 […]