Thinking of future and life after one gets their degree can be overwhelming, especially as a college student. The editors of “The Outlook” have come together to discuss this nerve-wracking issue, how they feel about their future, and what they plan to do after attending Monmouth University. One editor explained that they were very concerned […]
Editorial
Are Politicians Too Old?
As another major election cycle begins to ramp up, many Americans have partisan issues on their minds. From abortion rights to economic inflation, voters are once again beginning to take an inventory on their political stances and partisan leanings in order to elect a new president. However, a major issue has presented itself on both […]
Late-Night TV is Back, But Does it Really Matter?
Since the summer of 2023, late-night TV has been off the air as well as many other Writers Guild of America-associated productions. In the past weeks, beloved hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have returned live on cable TV. Late-night TV is finally back! But, honestly, do we even care anymore? […]
The Importance of a Campus Community
Building a campus community is extremely important for any college or university. This helps not only with student engagement but for students to build connections, as well. Monmouth is a small university with just under 5,000 undergraduate students; smaller campuses can create a better campus community because of the relationships built. One editor said, “I […]
Compensation: Money or Experience?
An internship, or two, under one’s belt is a sure way of guaranteeing a leg-up in an increasingly crowded workforce post-graduation. Though most internships give individuals valuable experience they can leverage in the early stages of their career, only some offer fair monetary compensation. Moreover, because internships have evolved from “something-nice-to-have” to almost a necessity, […]
Why Are Men So Obsessed With the Roman Empire?
The Roman Empire conundrum is taking the Internet by storm, and it has these editors wondering: why are so many men obsessed with the Roman Empire? If you don’t already know about this trend, it essentially revolves around the discovery that many men, at least according to TikTok, anyway, think about the Roman Empire quite […]
Artificial Intelligence is Here to Stay
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise with the recent advent of ChatGPT and advancements in the medical field; it has the potential to completely change the way we interact, learn, and live. Though there known positives to AI, its existence also threatens the way of life for many artists, musicians, and […]
Is The Summer Too Long or Not Long Enough?
School is back in session! After a restful and rejuvenating summer break, our editors are ready to get back to work to produce stellar editions of The Outlook. Despite the refreshing period that summer can be, sometimes more harm than good is done when it comes to adapting to the more-demanding fall semester. One editor […]
Editors Reflect on Last Week’s Shelter in Place
This past week, severe weather impacted New Jersey and the wider northeast region. The National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly has so far confirmed six tornadoes from the event and is investigating other areas within their forecast responsibility for potential tornado and straight-line damage. Notably, the weather office confirmed that two EF2 rated tornadoes […]
Do We Feel Safe on Monmouth’s Campus?
Campus safety is a growing issue at Monmouth as students’ concerns heighten surrounding recent developments concerning the security of female community members. According to the University’s Clery Act report released Oct. 1, domestic violence on-campus has increased since 2019. As a result, The Outlook’s editors have come together to discuss this new reality, as well […]