Monday, Feb. 21 marked the beginning of an eight-day palindrome in which the numerical date will read the same way backward and forward, lasting from 2/21/22 to 2/28/22. Tuesday, Feb. 22 was an especially interesting palindrome, unofficially named “Twosday” because the entire date is composed of the number two. Although the date 2/22/22 has no […]
Editorial
Editors’ Thoughts on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LVI took place this past weekend on Sunday, Feb. 13. at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 23-20.Super Bowl Sunday is notorious for being the most watched sporting event in the United States, regularly drawing over 100 million […]
A Future Without Masks
In a bid to return to normalcy, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy is ending mask mandates in the state’s public schools on March 7, almost two years since the coronavirus gripped the United States and New Jersey. It is important to note that since Monmouth University is a private school, the ending of a mandate […]
No More Snow Days?
In light of the winter storm that passed through central New Jersey over the weekend, The Outlook editors sat down to discuss their opinions about school closures due to inclement weather. The ongoing pandemic has regularly forced classes to migrate to a virtual format, raising questions as to whether or not this approach should be […]
Editors’ Thoughts on Spring Return
The spring semester began in an emergency online format as COVID cases skyrocketed with the spread of the Omicron variant. The Outlook staff sat down to discuss their hopes for what the rest of the semester will look like and how the University will conduct classes, clubs, and events in light of the ongoing pandemic. […]
Outlook Thoughts On Master’s Programs
The National Student Clearinghouse estimated that while enrollment in undergraduate programs for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees fell by 9.7 percent compared to 2019, enrollment in master’s programs increased by 6 percent. Amongst the Outlook staff, a discussion was had as to whether pursuing degrees that exceed a bachelor’s level are on our minds. “I am […]
Youth Anxiety on Climate Change
Bath University, in collaboration with five other universities, surveyed 10,000 people aged between 16 and 25, across 10 countries, regarding their thoughts on climate change. The report stated that 60 percent of young people surveyed felt worried or extremely worried, and more than 45 percent said thoughts of climate change impact their daily lives. An […]
New Changes to Campus
Our campus has seen a lot of changes this fall, most of which we hope to forget. However, our University has announced a Grounds Improvement Initiative that aims to repurpose campus spaces into a more student-centric direction. Some of the changes include a new coffee bar in the Great Hall, a new occupational therapy sensory […]
Welcome Back From The Outlook
Welcome back, everyone! It’s so great to be back on campus. It goes without saying that a lot has led to this moment, but I’m confident we’ll all have a safe and fun semester. Things are really only looking up from here as we quickly approach 2022. To those who continued their club participation remotely, […]
Protecting Our Planet: Why Earth Day is Important
On April 22, Earth Day is celebrated around the globe as a way to honor Mother Earth, and to show support for environmental protection. The holiday was first held in the 1970s, and has since become an annual commemoration celebrated by nearly 1 billion people in over 90 countries.