“Journalism is dead.” A statement that is continuously heard all around us. Those of us intending to go into journalism are constantly being questioned about what we will ever do with that degree. Because journalism is dying, right? Actually, that’s far from the truth. Journalism is more alive than ever, and the question to be […]
Editorial
Where does our tuition go?
Throughout many students’ time at Monmouth, at the end of March, students and faculty receive the news that tuition is rising. This past March, it was announced by President Leahy that tuition would go up by 3.75%. An immediate thought to students is: where is our tuition going, and why? With many changes to campus, […]
Vinyl records: To spin or not to spin?
In recent years, vinyl records have been on the rise. They are everywhere you go to shop; Target, Urban Outfitters, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, all of these places have their own dedication to the nostalgic listening experience. It seems as if every store has its own pressing for a certain album these days. But, […]
Advice for the freshmen from The Outlook staff
The beginning of the academic year is stressful on all students, but one group of college attendees may especially feel the stressful effects of the start of school: freshmen. Freshman year is so tough; being away from home, living with total strangers, learning to make new friends, and adjusting to a college-student schedule, are just […]
MU in 50 years: squirrels outnumber students and classes underwater
Fifty years ago, the staff of “The Outlook” predicted what the University would look like in 2020 (see Features for the related article). Here at “The Outlook,” we are always in awe of our predecessors; so, we thought we would pay them homage in this last issue of the year and present our own predictions […]
Are academic advisors actually helpful?
It’s that super fun time of the year again when Monmouth students wait in anticipation to register for next year’s classes. Between finals and preparations for next year, this troubling time can be extremely stressful; so, students look for some guidance and assistance from their academic advisors. But, are university advisors doing all they can […]
The social media app TikTok has recently been consistently in the news due to the government’s conversations surrounding banning the app. The app is run by the Chinese company ByteDance, and there have been recent investigations launched into the possibility of the Chinese government collecting user data. Now, the House of Representatives is threatening to […]
Should College Athletes Get Paid?
Should college athletes be getting paid? That’s a question that has been a topic of discussion for quite some time and has even influenced laws and regulations. With college athletes’ busy schedules, hard work, and sacrifice, some believe that college athletes should be getting paid. Still, others believe that they should not be getting paid […]
Spring Break Is Upon Us
Luckily, spring break is only half a week away. Throughout this weekend, tens of thousands of college students from the Northeast will begin to make their way to warmer destinations on a shoestring budget. It goes without saying that it will be a week of total shenanigans, hijinks, and total degeneracy. At “The Outlook,” we […]
Should SGA Control Clubs’ Budgets?
Since we are halfway through the spring semester, talks of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) budget carousel is starting to circulate around clubs on campus. Well known for their week of homecoming activities and the end of the spring semester celebration, Springfest, SGA has control over clubs and other organizations. A controversial aspect of SGA […]