The MU Fitness Center is a great resource for students and faculty to be able to access for free, whether people are lifting weights, running on the treadmill, playing basketball, etc. There are a variety of different activities that people can participate in in the fitness center to stay physically and mentally fit. Although the […]
Editorial
Countdown to reading day
It’s officially April, and we know what that means…it’s time to start thinking about finals! With only four more weeks of classes left it’s time we shift our minds to the home stretch of the year. As class work slowly comes to an end and studying for finals begins, there’s only one day that separates […]
Spring break:Helpful or harmful?
Welcome back hawks! “The Outlook” staff hopes you had a fun and rejuvenating Spring break. Spring break is a time to refresh your mind and body for the end of the semester. Thus, most of our editors spent their Spring break at home, relaxing with family and friends. “I spent my spring break at home. […]
The Student Center’s newest banner: Elegant or eyesore?
This school year, the Student Center has seen many changes. From the revap of the second floor and the new fire pit, the building is starting to have a more welcoming feel for students. The latest addition to the building is the new banner hung over the front ramp. The banner is blue and reads, […]
What is the campus culture at Monmouth?
All colleges have a specific culture to their campus. Some are tight-knit, others full of school spirit, and some that lack unity within the student body. The Outlook editorial staff explained what they believe is the campus culture at Monmouth University. “I think overall, Monmouth lacks unity. I find that people remain within the group […]
Free speech: Its limits and the line
In the era of social media, the question of what is protected by the First Amendment is being carefully considered by scholars and courts alike. The First Amendment guarantees five basic rights; freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of people to assemble, freedom to petition the government, and freedom of redress, […]
Is print a thing of the past?
Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, once said, “The future of journalism lies in embracing new technologies while upholding traditional values of accuracy, fairness, and integrity.” How can we uphold the traditional values of print journalism if publications around the globe are ceasing the beloved hand-held papers for the mini-computers in our pockets? The […]
Should MU consider providing textbooks for their students?
Monmouth, along with many other universities and colleges nation-wide, has many programs that require students to buy textbooks that are necessary for their courses. The unfortunate fact is students have to buy many of these textbooks on their own dime.Some students are spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks alone each semester. Students are already paying […]
Did you watch the Inauguration? Why or why not?
A shift in power has taken place. As most of us know, the 60th inauguration of the president of the United States occurred on Jan. 20 where President Donald Trump took office as the 47th president of the U.S.A. While this is a crucial and significant event in our country, some might avert from watching […]
Does Monmouth need more health resources?
Many students know about the University’s mental health resources through Counseling and Prevention Services (CPS) and the Health Center on the Residential side of campus. Even though CPS offers eight free sessions to students per semester and the Health Center offers services like STD testing and other health related needs for sickness, are there truly […]