Before he became “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen was a young and ambitious 20-year-old doing what any aspiring rock star would do: playing as much as he could. Springsteen would often play with bands at local venues and colleges to attract his core fanbase—a fanbase that would soon skyrocket from a few thousand students to millions […]
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“Annie (1982)” and the Great Hall Controversy
As Monmouth students, we all know and love our beautiful Great Hall. Some may utilize it to study, go to class, or even just to grab a quick pick-me-up at the beloved Parson’s café. But what many do not know is that the Great Hall was the filming location for Daddy Warbucks’ mansion in the […]
Monmouth’s First and Only Basketball Player to Play in the NBA
When you think of basketball and Monmouth University, a name that brings those two together is Robert Alexander Blackwell, Jr., also known as Alex Blackwell, who wore number 32 for the Hawks. His name is written all over the Monmouth University record books. He was born on June 27, 1970, and is from Toms River, […]
PRSSA/Shadow PR Firm Recognized as PRSA Nationally Affiliated Firm
Monmouth University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Shadow PR Firm was again recognized as a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nationally Affiliated Firm. Shadow PR Firm’s recognition is based off of the re-evaluation of several professional standards, including ethics, faculty support, outcomes achieved, professional practice, and its position in the community. Currently, […]
Ceilie Reynolds Receives Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s 2023 Phenomenal Women Under 40
Ceilie Reynolds, a junior political science student, was one of ten women to receive the award title, “Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s 2023 Phenomenal Women Under 40.” The award is given to those dedicated to community service, who possess proven leadership skills, and who consistently go above and beyond in their personal and professional […]
Women’s Basketball: Start of the Season
As Monmouth’s Women’s Basketball team season kicks into gear, Monmouth has gone up against some challenging competitors. Winning two home games as well as losing two home and away games, the Women’s Basketball team has surely kept fans on their toes thus far. From their quick and smart passes to their equally powerful teamwork on […]
Monmouth’s Annual World Language Festival
Since 1996, Monmouth’s World Languages and Cultures Department has hosted the annual World Languages Festival where students have the opportunity to display abilities in another language and celebrate other cultures through performances and ethnic cuisine. This year, falling on Nov. 15, student performances at the festival highlighted cultures from countries like Chile, Italy, Spain, Argentina, […]
Holiday Gift Guide
With Thanksgiving out of the way, it’s officially time for the holiday season! But as college students, extra shopping is the last thing on our minds. With finals week coming up and our limited college budgets, it can be a little hard to shop for our loved ones. So, here are some cheap and easy […]
Monmouth Model UN Team Takes Third Place in D.C.
Monmouth’s Model United Nations debate team crowned the busy fall competition schedule with a third-place win for their North Korean and Argentine delegations at the National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. This was a great accomplishment given the size and level of the competition. The winning North […]
MU’s J/PR Program Receives Recertification from PRSA
Monmouth’s Communication Journalism & Public Relations (J/PR) program was recertified by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Certification in Education in Public Relations Program (CEPR) on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Having received the initial certification back in 2010, Monmouth stands to be one of only 50 programs worldwide with a CEPR certification. Alexis Nulle, Specialist […]