College is a place where, at times, it can be hard to stay positive, focused, and motivated throughout the whole school year. Often, many students may struggle with the adjustment of a brand new place, a brand new schedule, and just the course load in general. This causes them to feel overwhelmed and stressed and […]
Author: Riley McGee
Fall book recommendations
Growing up, all I did was read. I loved reading, but as I got busier, the time to read got shorter and shorter. However, now that I am in college, I’ve had a bit more time to start it back up and really have begun to enjoy it again. With the fall season in full […]
Is climate change an urgent issue?
I fully believe that climate change is real and that it is something that is an urgent problem.In today’s world, some people believe that it is not real, but I think that there are several reasons why it is real and it is an urgent problem that we should care about. To begin, there has […]
Do we really need to spread awareness about mental health?
I believe that mental health awareness needs to be spread and that people need to be educated about it. I have faced challenges such as anxiety and depression in the past. Looking back, I wish I had someone to educate me about the symptoms of these conditions in detail and guide me on proper treatment […]
Tattoos- Are They “Unprofessional”?
I believe that many people have mixed opinions of whether tattoos are unprofessional or not. In corporate environments such as law and finance, companies have much stricter rules regarding tattoos. But in industries that are more creative, like design and marketing, the rules are much looser and are to be a form of self-expression. I […]
Is Social Media Harmful to Society?
I believe that social media can be positive, but it could also be harmful to society in multiple ways. Social media, now more than ever, is used everyday by millions of people around the world. This means that many people’s lives are on the internet, which can be harmful. Along with this, social media can […]
Eat up: Easy meals to make as a college student
In college, finding easy meals to eat can be hard especially if you are an off-campus student, but also sometimes even as an on-campus student. The dining hall closes at a time when, if you have class from six to nine, you won’t have the opportunity to eat. Also, if you live off-campus groceries can […]
Why Summer is the best season
I believe that all four seasons have something special to them. Each season holds its own holiday, or its own special memory that makes it someone’s favorite. Each season holds a different kind of weather, different kind of picture perfect scene, and a different kind of love. But the season that I love most is […]
Get your study on at these spots across campus
Monmouth University’s campus has tons of great spots for studying; whether you thrive in chaos or need complete silence to concentrate, there is somewhere for everyone! Personally, my favorite spot to study on-campus was always my dorm room, but there are also several spots on campus that I believe are awesome study spots for students. […]
Disney or Universal?
I’m a bit biased when it comes to picking between Universal or Disney. For starters, I love Universal Citywalk and all the movies that the company produces. But ultimately, I’m a Disney kid at heart.My whole family on my mom’s side grew up on Disney movies and going to the parks; it’s been embedded throughout […]