Monmouth’s Class of 2024 is the most racially diverse class yet, with students of color representing 33.1 percent of the class, according to President Leahy. This is compared to 28.7 percent of last year’s incoming class and 29.0 percent the year before that, Leahy said. He also said that Monmouth’s success with student diversity resulted […]
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Fanfare for Taylor Swift’s folklore
Taylor Swift is probably the only artist who can write and release a chart-topping, surprise album in quarantine.
The Outlook Welcomes you Back!
I am thrilled to give a warm welcome back to all Monmouth students, faculty, and staff!
Wilson Hall Renamed “The Great Hall at Shadow Lawn”
The University has removed Woodrow Wilson’s name from its marquee building and renamed it to the Great Hall of Shadow Lawn in an effort to cultivate a more inclusive campus community, announced by President Leahy in a June 19 email.
Jacqueline DiPasquale: A Phoenix from the Ashes
On Saturday, March 28, Jacqueline DiPasquale was greeted with a surprise at her door in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ—a scintillating silver crown and a purple-and-white sash that says, “Miss New Jersey International 2020.”
Campus Comedian Brendan Short
“I’m not good at dating. But it’s hard to be good at dating when you’re spending most of your time acting like Steve from Blue’s Clues.”
Monmouth University to Continue Remote Learning Throughout the Semester
On Tuesday, March 24, President Leahy announced via email the decision for Monmouth University to continue remote, online learning for the remainder of the spring semester in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Remote instruction began on Monday, March 23 and was previously scheduled to end on April 10.
Library Hosts “Blind Date with a Book”: The Best Date You’ll Ever Have
Books won’t ignore your texts, argue with you, or play hard to get—that’s why book dates are the best dates.
Fighting Food Waste on Campus
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food at the dining hall and student center? What happens when the lights turn off and everyone begins settling in their dorms, getting ready for nightfall? Well, the answer lies in three words: Food Recovery Network.
Celebrating Black History Month With BSU
Monmouth University’s Black Student Union (BSU) is continuing to give their members a voice on campus during Black History Month. Established in the late 1970s, the club is rooted in students’ push for intercultural awareness on campus. Director of the Intercultural Center Zaneta Rago-Craft Ed.D., known by students as Dr. Z., said, “The Black Student […]