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 […]
Living in New Jersey, it is not uncommon to have experienced a flood. Since Superstorm Sandy in Oct. 2012, many have had to undergo complete home reconstruction or even relocate.Even at the tail-end of 2022, Monmouth County experienced major flooding in coastal towns. NJ.com and the weather service reported Sandy Hook recording waters up to […]
Many college students strive to be environmentally conscious — whether it’s by using a reusable bag while grocery shopping, using a metal straw in your morning cup of coffee, choosing to recycle plastic waste, or even composting. While there are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint, one thing is for sure: each American produces […]
Style and fashion play a huge role in my self-expression, especially as a queer person; I utilize it to build my confidence and express my creativity. When I was younger, I limited my style most of the time to jeans and flannels as a way to feel comfortable. As I’ve grown into my identity and […]
A dead humpback whale was found floating along the Ambrose Channel off the New York-New Jersey coastline after the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to a report from the United States Coast Guard on Monday, Feb. 27. The carcass was recovered just days after a dolphin washed up in Atlantic Highlands on Wednesday, Feb. 22 […]
Surf’s up at Monmouth University! Going to school a mile from the beach sure has its perks. Monmouth County is home to several notorious breaks overring a variety of wave conditions and attracting surfers all along the coast to surf the famous New Jersey Breaks. If you are someone who loves the beach community and […]