Love is in the air during this second month of 2023. With Valentine’s Day just passing, the feeling of love and celebrating ourselves and our relationships, whether romantic or platonic, is here. Love is one of the most indescribable feelings. The genuine love for another person makes one giddy and nothing short of happiness. Valentine’s […]
Author: Lauren Bevacqua
A Recap of the Spring Involvement Fair
The Office of Student Engagement held a Spring Involvement Fair in the Ocean First Bank Center for new and current students on Wednesday, Jan. 25, marking the first time Monmouth has hosted an Involvement Fair in the spring. The fall semester’s Involvement Fair takes place within the first week of classes, but those who may […]
Academic Advising Tips for the Spring Semester and Beyond
It’s official: the spring semester has arrived like a neatly-wrapped gift for Monmouth students and staff. With any new semester comes new classes and a fresh opportunity for success. Here are some tips to be your best academic self this semester and beyond.
Prioritizing Self-Care During Winter Break
The Fall 2022 semester is slowly coming to a close, and many students and staff are eager to start a much-needed break. The excitement in the air also correlates to the holidays and celebrating with family and friends. While this time is important for creating new memories and indulging in holiday traditions, students should take […]
President Leahy Sends COVID-19 Booster Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently approved the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine, which protects against the first strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. This booster helps the body’s response to infection at a very high level. Following months of lockdowns and COVID-19 protocols […]
A Glimpse Into Thanksgiving Traditions and History
With the brown, red, yellow, and orange leaves falling and the weather slowly getting colder, Thanksgiving will soon be here and most college students will go home to spend time with the people they love. There is a rich history of how Thanksgiving came to be. The holiday started in 1621 when Plymouth colonists and […]
WMCX: MU’s Student-Run Radio Station
If you have ever found yourself on the second floor of the Plangere Center of Communication, chances are you have passed the WMCX studio. WMCX (or 88.9 FM), Monmouth’s student-run radio station, is one of roughly 600 college radio stations across the United States. An FM licensed station since May 2, 1974, the opportunity to […]
Diversity and Inclusion Within Greek Life
When students think of sororities and fraternities, they usually think of those in the National Panhellenic Council, like Phi Sigma Sigma, or those in the Inter-fraternity Council, like Tau Delta Phi. One does not immediately think of the multicultural fraternities and sororities for minority groups around campus. The Multicultural Greek Council dedicates organizations for people […]
Behind the Scenes of the Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board, also known as SAB, creates events for students to gather and have fun with one another on campus. Behind the scenes, there are countless hours of thought and planning for these events. The students who put together these events are Megan Pagliettini, President; Sofia Vitagliano, Vice President of Marketing and Membership; […]
The Transfer Student Experience
Monmouth University is home of transfer students from across many different schools. From community colleges to other four-year universities, all have chosen Monmouth for a new chapter in their school career. This year specifically, 190 students decided to join the Hawk family. A whirlwind of emotions is felt during this time, like anxiety and excitement. […]