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, […]
Editorial
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 […]
Buss or bust? The Student Center welcomes a new kiosk restaurant
Monmouth is full of various delicious dining options. Students are able to grab meals from the dining hall, the student center (which consists of various tasty options), and even an on-campus Dunkin Donuts. But recently, students have started to notice a new machine in the student center. It reads Just Baked and is filled with […]
Should we still have Daylight Savings Time in the United States?
Nov. 3 marked the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST), and the evenings are now even shorter. DST may have lost or is losing its effectiveness since it was officially adopted across the U.S. in 1966 apart from Arizona and Hawaii. When it was first used in the 20th century, it could help preserve energy […]
“The Outlook” editor’s thoughts prior to election day
In less than one week, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2024 general election. The presidency, control of Congress and key governor’s races are all at stake with major implications. More than 46 million votes have already been cast through mail-in and early voting ballots, […]