Thursday, Feb. 15, marked World Anthropology Day, a day to signify the importance of anthropology. Adam Heinrich Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Anthropology, said, “Anthropology is the study of humanity from its earliest beginnings millions of years ago as we developed bipedality, larger brains, and our first stone tools to the current diversity, experiences, […]
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Women’s Basketball Set Record for Longest Road Win Streak
Women’s Basketball completed a second-half comeback against Campbell on Friday, Feb. 16, to secure their ninth-straight road win and set a school record for the longest road win streak. The first half saw an effort from both teams, offensively and defensively. After trailing 10-9 in the first period, Monmouth scored four of the final six […]
“The Cardboard Show”: Dimattio’s New Gallery
As of Fall 2023, Monmouth University’s DiMattio Gallery is currently hosting the sequel to “The Cardboard Show” which opened in February 2023 in Asbury Park’s art gallery, Parlor. “The Cardboard Show: Beyond the Fold” features the works of artists Porkchop, Bradley Hoffer, and Jason Stumpf. All three of the artists have large-scale cardboard sculptures displayed […]
Does anyone really like their job?
It’s kind of hard to say that people genuinely love their job. The only reason that I say this is because there are some people that actually enjoy the field of work that they are in, while the majority of people are just in the field because it makes them the most amount of money. […]
MU Polling Institute Ranked 5th Best in Country
According to FiveThrirtyEight, an independent election poll analysis site, Monmouth University’s Polling Institute was ranked as the fifth best in the country out of 539 organizations. Patrick Murray, Director of the Polling Institute, said, “We try to merge the best of academic survey research and campaign-style polling. I think that has played a role in […]
MU’s Usage of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
More than 100 municipalities across the United States have implemented bans or limitations on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, according to “The Problem with Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers” in “The Washington Post,” due to the health and environmental risks they pose. In New Jersey, most bans are seasonal, with a few towns having banned these […]
SAB & RHA Winter Ball to be Held in Great Hall, Feb. 10
Monmouth University’s Winter Ball, co-hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and Resident Hall Association (RHA), is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Great Hall. Maria Vasquez Garcia, Area Coordinator for Residential Life, described the nature of the event, “This is a huge staple at […]
Men’s Basketball Claim Ninth Straight Home Win
The Monmouth Men’s basketball team (12-11) went against the Drexel Dragons (15-8) last Thursday, Feb. 1, at Ocean First Center. The Hawks stayed solid with a decent lead throughout the whole game. This has been the second time the Hawks have seen the Dragons this season. The difference between then and now is that Monmouth […]
Altruas: A Business Creating Positive Social Change
As of Fall 2023, Monmouth University had a total of 1,078 undergraduate students majoring in business, making up over 26% of the student population. After taking courses in the principles of business and marketing, business majors are able to enroll in BM-451, Entrepreneurship. This course, which is currently being taught by Professor Marcel Legrand, MBA […]
Annual H.R. Young Lecture Series Featured Carmine Coppola
The Leon Hess Business School (LHBS) and Monmouth’s Music Industry Program co-sponsored the annual H.R. Young Lecture Series last semester, hosting Carmine Coppola, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Entertainment, as the keynote speaker. The Great Hall Auditorium housed the event, titled “Decoding the Music Industry,” which was attended by an audience […]