As the spring semester comes to a close, many graduating seniors look forward to saying their goodbyes to Monmouth. Seniors in the art department often get to do it in a special way: by displaying their years of work in the Senior Showcase. It consists of work from seniors across different disciplines including Graphic Design, […]
Healthcare professionals, as well as Monmouth University students and professors, analyzed the differences between healthcare in the United States compared to other countries. Many college students feel led astray when it comes to health insurance in America. Estellsy Acuahuitl, a sophomore biology student with a concentration in molecular cell physiology, said, “All over social media […]
Fresh for the Spring 2023 semester, The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) are hosting their “What’s for Lunch with OSE,” a monthly event that provides a buffet of themed foods for students and staff. A hit from the start, the Office of Student Engagement helps students celebrate holidays and their cuisine. Starting in January, the […]
Increased education on health insurance can allow college students entering the professional world to understand the health benefits offered by hiring businesses, and to make practical decisions in choosing a plan from the marketplace. “The most important thing to explain to young people is how important it is to have health coverage. They need to […]
We rarely stop to think about the process our clothes or food go through before they end up on our bodies or our plate. The thing we remember is the feeling of the fabric or the taste of the meal, and how much it costs. The feeling is similar to watching a play. Most of […]
A massive box the size of a refrigerator got delivered to your door and you’re six years old. The next thing you know you’re drawing all over it with washable markers, cutting out holes with those mini scissors, and making believe it’s a rocket. These kids aren’t worrying about paying bills or the aches in […]
Medical students, nursing students, and pre-med students are not receiving adequate education on health insurance, leaving them ill-equipped to navigate the complex system, according to experts in the medical field. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), “Weak health literacy skills are associated with riskier behavior, poorer health, less self-management and more hospitalization and costs. […]
Pink Floyd, Queen, The Doors, The Talking Heads, Phish, and The Pixies, what do all these iconic bands have in common? From the freezing Northeast to sunny Southern California to whatever the hell happens in England, these bands were all born on a college campus and started in a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) music scene. For those […]
The majority of college students are unaware of their health insurance plan, mostly due to two factors: the negligence of teaching the subject in most curricula, and because most students under 26 fall under their parents’ health insurance plans as per the Affordable Care Act. “Most incoming college students have little knowledge of health insurance. […]
Being a college student can make it hard to find a job outside of campus. When it comes to the challenges of having no transportation, chaotic class schedules, or even hours of studying, having an on-campus job can be lifesaving. According to Sandy Brown, Assistant Director of Human Resources for Student Employment, Monmouth University offers […]