According to Reuters Health, a growing number of United States schools are increasing school safety and accommodations for LGBTQ+ students. The study, which addressed high schools and middle schools in the United States, found that there was an increase in anti-harassment policies and designated safe spaces for those who might be in need of counseling or help.
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Angels in America Soars in Sweeping New Revival
The following review contains spoilers for Tony Kushner’s Angels in America.
Debate Team Attends National Championship Tournament for the First Time
The University Debate Team competed at the Cross Examination Debate Association/National Debate Tournament (CEDA/NDT) national championship, scoring victories over debate teams from the University of Madison-Wisconsin, the New School, Southwestern College, and James Madison University.
“Deadbolt-Style” Locks Continue to be Installed to Increase Safety
University Offers Various Means for Campus Protection
Deadbolt-style locks have been installed in Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall and the Jules L. Plangere Center for Communication as part of an ongoing effort to increase on-campus safety and security. This precautionary step was taken, according to Patricia Swannack, Vice President for Administrative Services, to improve the time that it would take to lock a door.
The Verge: MU’s Student Run Magazine
The Verge, Monmouth University’s online multimedia magazine, will be publishing its first-ever print issue in mid-April. Interested students have several opportunities to be featured in the print issue.
University Mourns Jane Plangere
Jane Plangere, University supporter and Director of the Jules L. Plangere, Jr., Family Foundation, passed away at age 94 on Friday, Feb. 23.
Students and Faculty Question Study Abroad Practices
Studying abroad is an opportunity that some students agree can be life-changing. Students are able to live in another country and take courses at a foreign university. While grateful for the opportunity, some students and faculty believe that the University’s study abroad programs should be improved.
The World Only Spins Forward Book Review
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Security of Pier Village Apartments Questioned
Duplicated Key Provided: Unauthorized Access to Student Apartment
After an unnamed student was given access to a Pier Village apartment via an “unauthorized duplicate” key, some students question the security of University-sponsored apartments.
Debate Team Earns Awards in Tournament
The Monmouth University debate team reached the semi-final round of a debate tournament hosted at the New School in New York City, taking home several awards.