The University Debate Team received four team awards at the Phyllis Schatz Invitational, hosted by the SUNY-Binghamton this weekend. The team went 4-2 on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22, and defeated Cornell University in a quarter-final playoff round on Sunday, Sept. 23.
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The Importance of Getting Involved
The annual Involvement Fair took place on Shadow Lawn, last Friday, Sept. 14. With nearly 100 clubs and organizations set up in front of Wilson Hall, the event provided students with the opportunity to get involved, reach out to new people who share similar interests, and to find their niche on campus.
Honoring the Life of Alice Paul on Constitution Day
A theatrical performance about the life of Alice Paul, a leading suffragist and women’s rights activist, was hosted in Wilson Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 17.
Equal Pay in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will sign into law comprehensive equal pay legislation, last Tuesday, April 10.
The Highest, Hardest Glass Ceiling: Women in Politics
According to a study by Politico, American University, and Loyola Marymount University, researchers Jennifer Lawless and Richard Fox found that, when asked “How qualified are you for public office,” only 22 percent of female participants answered “very qualified.”
Out-of-Date Software Leads to Student Deferment at University Blood Drive
CJBC Software Update Was Delayed Due to Potential Merger
More than two years after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidelines were changed to become more welcoming towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) donors, particularly gay men, the Central Jersey Blood Center (CJBC) has not updated their systems to allow for such donations, leading to the denial of a Monmouth University student during their on-campus blood drive on April 2.
A “Jack” of All Trades: Jackman’s Rise to the Top
The Fitness Center opened in 2009, and John Jackman, the Director of the Fitness Center, saw its expansion through.
How the Mexican Presidential Election Could Affect Relations with the United States
As Mexico prepares to elect its next president, the lea ding candidate in the race could predict how the landscape of U.S.-Mexican relations are formed in the future.
What does PA-18 Election Mean for Trump, Republicans, and the Democratic Party?
Democratic candidate Conor Lamb won the special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, March 13. In a district and state which President Donald Trump won in the 2016 Presidential election, Lamb’s win for the Democrats may predict how both the Democratic and Republican parties navigate their campaigns in the 2018 midterm elections.
Model UN Wins Best Delegation at International Tournament
Model UN Team Takes Home Three Student Awards
The University’s Model United Nations (MUN) Team won overall Best Delegation at the London MUN contest during the annual meeting on Feb. 25, competing against over 1,500 students from over 100 universities. The team beat Imperial College London and New York University, which placed second and third, respectively.