STAFF WRITER,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
At some point in college, students are asked to work on a class project in groups, which may account for a major grade in the particular course in which it is assigned. These projects come in many forms including quizzes, presentations or major term projects.
An orientation leader (OL) is given the important task of meeting new freshmen and providing insight of what life is like at the University and encouraging campus involvement.
When Amanda Barnum returned for her sophomore year at the University, she was excited like most students about the thought of moving away from home again and into a suite style dorm. At the end of the lottery process the previous year, she requested to live with her close friend, thinking that everything would go smoothly. She would soon find out that it would be quite the opposite.
Many students have had classes that were a struggle to get through or even pass with a ‘C’. Prior to the consideration of dropping a class, there are a number of things that can be done in order to turn things around.
This semester the music department welcomes Professor Iris Perry, an adjunct professor of Music Appreciation (MU 101). While new to the University, she is not new to the area.
Many of us have heard or even have had the pleasure to study abroad while attending the University, but for sophomore Charlotte Carne, the University is her new home away from home this semester.
The spring semester is here, and that means preparation for the upcoming housing selection lottery are already at the forefront of residential students at the University.
In a residential student’s freshman, sophomore or junior year, he or she has the opportunity to apply for the position of Resident Assistant (RA).
Almost all of us have a favorite teacher from high school or even a professor from here at the University who is looked at as a friend or mentor.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many who live by the shore have lost everything. Freshman Samantha Barnwell, who lives in Oceanport, knows that despite having lost her home due to the storm, that it is important to be thankful for what we have, appreciate one another and to share the joys of past fond memories. Barnwell has lived in Monmouth County for all of her life and is very thankful to be from the area. “Growing up in Monmouth County meant so much to me. My dad grew up here with his family so it is very special to me. I remember building snowmen in my front yard in the winters, hunting for Easter eggs in my backyard, amazing fun filled summers in Lavallette, and playing in the leaves that my dad raked in the fall. I have spent 18 years in Monmouth County and I am proud to be from here,” said Barnwell.