Monmouth University was once known as Monmouth Junior College (MJC). As a junior college, many of Monmouth’s present-day accolades were still in their developing phases, one of which was The Outlook. For example, there was no formal Opinion section at this time; instead, Monmouth community members would submit a “Letter to the Editor” if they […]
Author: KEEGAN CANNON
Local Hangout Spots for Students Back in the 80s
Learning about the history of a familiar place can be interesting. In my past articles, I have suggested some great places around the area that students should check out and explore. For this article, we will be diving into what it was like for Monmouth students back in the 80s and what was around for […]
Local Christmas Events for the Upcoming Holiday Season
Now that we are finally at the end of this semester, Christmas is just around the corner and there are tons of festive activities around the area to be a part of. Happening on Dec. 1, you can see the lighting of the Christmas tree at Fireman’s Park starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunset Avenue […]
Local Entertainment
What’s up guys, hope you enjoyed last week’s article and found something fun to do on Halloweekend. This week, I have more new places you should check out that are not too far from here. If you take Ocean Avenue all the way up north, in about 20 minutes you will reach a town called […]
Local Halloween Events Surrounding West Long Branch
Halloween is just around the corner, and soon enough fall will give way to winter. So, it’s important students take advantage of local towns’ fall delicacies before the season’s over. If you are looking for a fun haunted hayride along with other great scares, there are a few farms and attractions within a 30-minute drive […]
Entertainment Happening Around West Long Branch
Monmouth University’s location is one of the college’s greatest assets. Just drive a few minutes down the road and you’re at the beach. The beach access here is one of the best you can get on the East Coast. Although some Southern beach schools do beat us with warmer weather, the entertainment surrounding our school, […]
The Value of a Pet
I think having pets by your side and to take care of is an amazing thing. I am a big dog lover, and, for my family, getting a dog was one of the best things that happened to us. Before we got our dog, a mini golden doodle, my siblings and I would constantly fight […]
How Owning a Pet Can Change Your Life
I think having pets by your side and to take care of is an amazing thing. I am a big dog lover, and, for my family, getting a dog was one of the best things that happened to us. Before we got our dog, a mini golden doodle, my siblings and I would constantly fight […]
When is it Time to Grow Up?
Growing up can feel scary at times, as making your own decisions and moving out of your parents’ house has its pros and cons. Deciding what age is appropriate for one to move out of their parents house is hard to say, and I think it can vary depending on how one’s situation is with […]
Sea Hear Now: The Best Local Music Festival of the Year
If you enjoy sitting on the beach with a drink in your hand and great music, you’re going to want to hear about this. Asbury Park is notorious for the music it produces and hosts, in addition to the local waves that surfers love to ride. If you mash those two together, you get this […]