Seven-year-old Melissa was the girl who fell in love with the art of writing, who constantly scribbled in journals and dreamed of becoming an author one day. That girl would be smiling from ear-to-ear if she heard she would be getting her MFA in creative writing one day. I always joke that I “speedran” through […]
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Florida’s House Bill 999 Sparks DiscussionAmong MU Community Members
Florida’s House Bill 999, introduced on Feb. 21 by Republican Representative Alex Andrade, aims to ban funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Florida institutions and remove any major or minor relating to Critical Race Theory, Gender Studies, and Intersectionality, as Forbes reported. According to NBC News, many students at Florida public universities have […]
Paramore Returns to Rock with New Album This Is Why
Paramore’s highly anticipated album This is Why finally dropped this past Friday, Feb. 10, and emos everywhere are rejoicing at the band’s iconic return. This is Why is a striking album, with refreshing hints of indie-rock and ‘90s grunge. It kicks off with singles “This is Why,” “The News,” and “C’est Comme Va” as tracks […]
Paramore Releases Fierce New Single,“C’est Comme Ca”
From emo to alt-rock to ‘80s synth, Paramore has done it all; now, after a five-year hiatus, they’re stepping into an interesting new genre of horror-rock. Released on Jan. 12, “C’est Comme Ca” is Paramore’s fierce new single from their upcoming album This is Why. While the ‘80s-fueled After Laughter was an admirable shift for […]
Big Pups on Campus: CPS Hosts Puppies and Ice Cream Event
Monmouth University’s Counseling and Prevention Services (CPS) partnered with The Seeing Eye to host a “Puppies and Ice Cream” event, aimed at reducing students’ stress as they approach the last few weeks of the semester. According to their website, the Seeing Eye is a nonprofit organization based in Morristown, NJ that trains Seeing Eye dogs […]
Love at First Swipe? The Student Dating App Experience
For many modern daters, stuffing notes in a crush’s locker or sending roses signed by “Your Secret Admirer” has largely been replaced with swiping right on a smartphone screen. Many college students have made a beeline to online dating, with popular apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge taking the forefront. According to the Pew Research […]
Ranking Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffees
Ah, pumpkin spice: the universal sign of autumn. It truly is a staple of the season, with many cafés offering the seasonal flavor as early as August. This October, I embarked on a very important journey: I visited several coffee shops to determine which ones offer the best pumpkin spice iced coffees. Let’s unpack this […]
Paper Girls: A Spectacular Sci-Fi Treat
Ever since Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016, it seems like all things ‘80s has infiltrated 21st century media. This might have encouraged Amazon Prime Video to produce a TV adaptation of Brian Vaughan’s 2015 comic book series, Paper Girls. Premiered on July 29, 2022, Paper Girls tells the story of four 12-year-old girls […]
Melissa Badamo’s Graduate Goodbye
When I was only a sophomore in college, I decided I wanted to pursue graduate school. I met with my advisor and matriculated into the 4 +1 dual BA/MA program for English with a concentration in creative writing. As a result, I am able to graduate with an MA in English one year after obtaining […]
Pandemic-Era Socialization: A Student Perspective
Technology has played a large role in students’ experiences with classes and socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it offered broad horizons and significant opportunities in terms of online learning and staying connected with friends via social media, some students have found that excessively plugging in had a detrimental effect on their overall college experience. […]