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On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Monmouth students received an email on behalf of Shannon Killeen, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, about the expansion of mental health support services available to the student body as a result of partnering with UWill, a virtual mental health and wellness platform available 24/7. This new partnership enhances Monmouth’s […]
After 36 years at Monmouth University, Donna Dolphin, Associate Professor for the Department of Communication and founding advisor of HawkTV, is retiring. Dolphin was hired into a brand-new faculty position with the task to create a curriculum in media studies and TV production. “That didn’t exist at Monmouth. Over the years I created courses, helped […]
The Department of Communication held a career and networking event at the Ocean First Bank Center on Wednesday, April 5. The event featured six Monmouth alumni panelists who discussed their jobs, tips for students, and knowing your worth in a career setting. Panelists included Larissa Cardoza, Program Director at Integrity Continuing Education; Shimriya Richard, Senior […]
Monmouth University’s tuition will increase to 3.78 percent compared to last year, which was 3.69 percent, a total increase of 0.09 percent. This increase is effective May 15 and was announced by University President Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., via email on Tuesday, March 21. Tuition and other fees continue to increase yearly, though Leahy has made […]
Imagine this – you walk into your elementary school classroom sporting the coolest outfit you could pull together. As you settle into your seat, you are confident that the clothing pieces you chose not only best represent your interests and likings but will also serve as a conversation starter. To your dismay, however, your classmates […]
Misinformation is a plague running rampant on the internet, especially social media. Though it can seem as though it’s everywhere, there are ways to avoid it and make sure that your sources are trustworthy. There are many reasons why many people, myself included, believe that social media is to blame for the constant flow of […]
They say spring break is a great time to rest, spend quality time with family, and not worry about attending class for a whole week. Then again, please remember to answer the discussion post by Friday and turn in that paper by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. I hope all Monmouth students remembered to complete their […]
Pirating is using music, books, shows, movies, and video games for free rather than paying for the product or service. Now, I would be lying if I said I have not previously pirated media in the past and continue to do so to this day, especially concerning textbooks that would typically cost hundreds of dollars […]
Traveling the world is a dream of mine. From exploring new countries, walks of life, and different cultures, the thought is thrilling. Nonetheless, while I may want to explore the world and see what it offers, I feel like people in America have varying mind sets on the thought. Once I graduate from Monmouth and […]
As creatures of habit, change is difficult to induce, even if it’s for the better. We don’t like deviating from the regular flow of life because, oftentimes, change hurts; in other words, there is no such thing as a painless lesson. Nonetheless, if you never change, you will likely never meet the best version of […]