Halloween is coming up, and besides being geared toward experimenting with identitythrough fashion and makeup, it’s also a time to reflect our individual senses of culture throughmusic. With the rise of popular Halloween movies, Tiktok, Spotify, and memes, it’s easy to findsomething that can reflect each sense of self in a way that is a […]
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Freshman attends Monmouth on Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
Once a year, the Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship gives out $6,000 in total educational scholarships for students whose lives have been saved through organ transplants and donations. For the 2024-2025 school year, three students received this scholarship, and one of them chose to celebrate their bravery here at Monmouth University. Nadia Kadi is currently […]
“I belong here”: Ana Carvalho’s transfer story
Since I was a little girl, I have lived 10 minutes from Monmouth University. I had seen it up close several times, having been to Pollak Theatre for my annual dance recital from age 4-15. Throughout all these years, I had been a spectator, with dreams of being on the inside of the stunning campus […]
“Traumatic,”“Scary,”“Terrifying”: Monmouth students remember one year anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
It has been one year since Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, broke an existing ceasefire deal when they launched the worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Hamas killed about 1,200 people, including 46 Americans, and took […]
Coach Wetmore and her move to Monmouth
The Monmouth Women’s Basketball team is no stranger to change. Within the past four years, the program has seen two coaching staff changes, all of which have had their own successes. However, the program is very hopeful about this year’s new coaching staff, specifically newly appointed head coach, Cait Wetmore. I had the opportunity to […]
Monmouth soccer takes back to back wins over Delaware
Back to back wins for Monmouth soccer as both the men and women’s defeated Delaware over the weekend. On Saturday Oct. 5, men’s soccer (5-1-5) remained undefeated as they shut out Delaware under the lights. Coming off of a one point loss on the road to Princeton in non-conference play Monmouth looked to capture this […]
MU Players raise money for BCEFA in NYC
Monmouth University’s student-run theater club, MU Players, volunteered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) in New York City on Sept. 22 at their 38th Annual Flea Market and Grand Auction. The event raised $1,421,657, breaking last year’s record according to the BCEFA website. BCEFA is an organization dedicated to helping those within the entertainment industry […]
Club spotlight: The social justice club
Students at Monmouth University who are looking to get more involved on campus should consider joining the Social Justice Club. The Social Justice Club is a growing club that allows students to be curious about and tackle the social issues happening on the campus, impacting our community, and beyond. This club allows students to meet […]
Football offense has a record setting day in a comfortable win over Fordham
The Monmouth Hawks (3-2) had another school record set in a win over the Fordham Rams (0-5) with the final score being 63-21. The Hawks set the record for the most points scored at Kessler Stadium with 63. The Hawks scored 61 last October against Hampton but scored 2 more this weekend to beat the […]
A Conversation with Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray
The Monmouth University Polling Institute was founded in 2005 and has since been led by Director Patrick Murray. The Institute is located on the first floor of the Plangere Center. Last year, FiveThirtyEight, a nonpartisan polling database, ranked Monmouth’s Polling Institute fifth in the nation out of 589 polling centers. Why is Monmouth’s Polling Institute […]