Throughout my time at Monmouth, I have noticed that many professors include attendance and participation as key factors in determining a student’s final grade. I believe that attendance shouldn’t be a big part of your grade but rather a very small portion of it, though I understand the reasoning behind why this is included in […]
Author: Riley McGee
A Thank You to My Role Models
I think that having to pick one singular role model is especially hard for me to do because there are so many influential people in my life that have shaped me into who I am today. Growing up, I looked up to many famous female athletes, such as Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath, Abby Wambach and […]
Does anyone really like their job?
It’s kind of hard to say that people genuinely love their job. The only reason that I say this is because there are some people that actually enjoy the field of work that they are in, while the majority of people are just in the field because it makes them the most amount of money. […]
Valentine’s Day is for Everyone
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples. I believe that over the years, a stereotype has formed around the holiday implying that only couples deserve to celebrate. Also, quite honestly, I believe that for most companies it is a money grab, but that’s besides the point. In my eyes, I never really cared about formally celebrating […]
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Growing up, I looked up to many professional and collegiate athletes. I grew up coming to Monmouth and watching many of the girls on the soccer team before I was even in high school. After watching many college games, I wanted to be just like the girls on those championship teams. I ended up playing […]
It’s So Important to Get Involved on Campus. Here’s Why:
As a freshman transfer student, getting involved on campus is extremely important. Coming into a new school is hard and there are a lot of nerves and anxiety surrounding this change. Oftentimes, most nerves come from being away from home for the first time or from adjusting to a new schedule; however, for some, the […]
Time to Unplug
Social media and technology have taken over everyone’s lives. It’s harder and harder to live a life without some sort of connection to the online world. Although apps like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Facebook give us an outlet to express ourselves in unique ways, and even allow us to keep in touch with friends and […]
The Importance of Opinion: Monmouth’s Ever-Changing Soundboard
In the earliest versions of “The Outlook,” there was no Opinion section; today, the section is a flourishing staple to the newspaper, popular among writers and readers alike. It’s difficult to envision a time when there wasn’t an established forum for Monmouth’s campus members to share their perspectives and ideas; however, this only underscores how […]
Did High School Prepare Us for College?
High school felt easy to me. All throughout high school, I was a three-sport athlete and maintained a 4.3 weighted grade point average, leaving me with the sense that I would not only adjust well to college but excel. However, there were also activities and routines in and outside of high school that made the […]
Why You Need a Planner
Throughout my school career, having a planner has contributed to my academic success. I have used a planner for as long as I can remember, specifically since I started switching classes in school. Organization is a key skill that I think is important to have especially when it comes to academics, and having a planner […]