When Taylor Memoli first stepped onto Monmouth University’s campus, she wasn’t sure where college would take her. “I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life,” she said. “I knew I loved to write and tell stories, but I never really knew where that would take me.” Now, three years later, that […]
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Submerged in storytelling: ARTECHOUSE NYC
Last Friday, a small group of Monmouth students stepped away from the buzz of campus noise into a basement full of light, sound, and sensory overload. The trip, co-sponsored by HawkInteractive and the Art Club, brought students to ARTECHOUSE, a high-concept digital art space neatly tucked in an old boiler room underneath Chelsea Market, New […]
HawkTank spotlight: AlumLinx
Creating a platform that makes it easy for students and professionals alike to form meaningful connections, for the purpose of networking, is what junior business student Blake Marushak has set out to do with his business, AlumLinx. The app reimagines networking by eliminating the “transactional feel” that can be associated with other popular networking platforms. […]
Culture Fest brings the world to Anacon Hall
Last Tuesday, the ordinarily quiet Anacon Hall in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center was buzzing with sound, smell, and celebration. Tables lined the room, each one alive with color, conversation, and culture–from Italian masks to global trivia wheels to Japanese drumming echoing throughout the room. This was Culture Fest, a student-led event designed to bring […]
Phi Alpha inducts new members
“Through Knowledge–the Challenge to Serve.” That is the slogan of Phi Alpha, the Social Work National Honor Society that inducted 29 new members on Mar. 31, bringing the Upsilon chapter to a total of 51 active members. Melissa MacDonald, MSW student and Phi Alpha president, explained, “Our mission as a society is to provide a […]
HawkTank spotlight: Buzz & Board
As we get older, social gatherings can often revolve around going out for drinks. However, not everyone may want to – or can – participate in this drinking culture. Despite this, there is a notable lack of social spaces for adults that do not center around bars or alcohol. Graduate English student, Veronique Manfredini, realizes […]
HawkTank spotlight: Talking with Friends
Practicing social situations can be very important for people who are on the autism spectrum. Ashley Zingillioglu, senior English student, recognizes that and upon researching it, discovered that there is a lack of interactive social stories (ISS), specifically tailored to teach socio-communication skills to middle and high school aged people on the autism spectrum. That […]
Main Street Innovators: Local Visionaries Reimagining Retail panel
On Apr. 1, the Center for Entrepreneurship hosted a panel, Main Street Innovators: Local Visionaries Reimagining Retail. The panel featured businesses including Steady Hand Cafe, District Refillery, and Fleur de Mer. The panel explored topics including how to create memorable brand experiences that can help facilitate building loyal communities, how to balance having an online […]
Monmouth’s beloved sushi chef: Everybody loves Raymond
Tucked just beyond the main food line in the dining hall lies a room that feels like its own little world.; The Hawk House. At the center is a counter, a chalkboard of rotating specials, and behind it all is where the magic happens. There stands Raymond Tan, the sushi chef that Monmouth students have […]
The University of California’s experience covering the Palisades Fires: The importance of student journalism
On Jan. 7, 2025, the Palisades Fires of southern California began, resulting in months-long destruction, damage to the environment, and injuries and fatalities for the citizens of the state. During this time, various media sources in the state reported on he forefront, keeping citizens updated and alert during dangerous times. While mainstream media platforms work […]