Emotional. Stimulating. Meaningful. Those three words describe but cannot fully capture the beauty of the film, “Godzilla Minus One,” released as a celebration of the Godzilla franchise’s 70th anniversary. From the adaptation of the original Godzilla story, to the acting which evokes true feelings, to the sound and graphics team using art to absorb the […]
Author: RIYA AJMERA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Speakeasy Night in the Student Center
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, music and mocktails were the highlight of the Intercultural Center and Black Student Union’s collaboration on Speakeasy Night. The night was full of snazzy jazz hits played by the Robert Ruffi Experience. With a password to enter, dim atmospheric lighting, and standing tables set up to groove to live music, it […]
Dr. Douglas Tallamy Hosts Climate Teach-In in Pollak Theater
Doug Tallamy, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology at the University of Delaware, presented “Fighting Climate Change at Home: Homegrown National Park” at the Climate Teach-In on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Pollak Theater. Co-sponsored by the Leon Hess Business School and the School of Social Work, the presentation filled up almost every seat in the theater. “Over […]
The Aftermath of Comic-Con 2023
Graced with a Press Badge which allowed me to attend all four days without cost, I can finally report on how the comeback of Comic Con was since COVID. As soon as I was off the train, I was immediately met with people in costumes. It was easy to recognize who was headed to the […]
New York City’s Comic-Con Returns
With only a few hours of sleep and catching the 5 a.m. bus to NYC, I could not have been more excited for my journey at New York’s Comic Con (NYCC). This was in 2019, and with Comic Con coming back in full play post-pandemic this Oct. 12-15, I can’t help but reminisce about my […]
Miranda’s Victim: A Story of the Past to Inspire Others of the Future
“You have the right to remain silent” – these words are well-known by most and heard throughout varius crime shows. But where did these words actually come from? That’s the question George Kolber asked himself on March 20 during the early COVID days. In June 2021, Kolber found Patricia Weir, and the movie, Miranda’s Victim, […]
MU to Host Miranda’s Victim Advanced Screening
Miranda’s Victim will be aired in an advance screening this Saturday, Sept. 30, here at Pollak Theatre, with a panel discussion of the director, cast members, and special guests afterwards. The film is close to the campus’ heart being that much of the University’s Great Hall was utilized to represent an Arizona Trial Courthouse and […]
The Good and Bad of Universal Healthcare
Healthcare professionals, as well as Monmouth University students and professors, analyzed the differences between healthcare in the United States compared to other countries. Many college students feel led astray when it comes to health insurance in America. Estellsy Acuahuitl, a sophomore biology student with a concentration in molecular cell physiology, said, “All over social media […]
The Double-Edged Sword of Healthcare Costs
Increased education on health insurance can allow college students entering the professional world to understand the health benefits offered by hiring businesses, and to make practical decisions in choosing a plan from the marketplace. “The most important thing to explain to young people is how important it is to have health coverage. They need to […]
Are Pre-Health Professionals Prepared to Help You?
Medical students, nursing students, and pre-med students are not receiving adequate education on health insurance, leaving them ill-equipped to navigate the complex system, according to experts in the medical field. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), “Weak health literacy skills are associated with riskier behavior, poorer health, less self-management and more hospitalization and costs. […]