Julia Carlucci, a senior business student, is prepared to pitch her idea for Pillow’d at Monmouth’s Center for Entrepreneurship’s HawkTank on April 6. Carlucci explained, “Pillow’d is a brand that sells decorative pillow inserts and covers that are reusable, yet trendy.” Pillow’d allows customers to use pillow inserts rather than buying a whole new pillow. […]
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HawkTank Spotlight: BingeWatch
Monmouth University’s Center for Entrepreneurship’s HawkTank Business Pitch Competition is on the horizon. On April 6, six finalists will present their business idea right here on campus in The Great Hall Auditorium. One of these contestants is Arielle Sinicin. Sinicin, a senior computer science and finance student, plans to pitch her idea for BingeWatch. She […]
Step into Parson’s Cafe
At the start of 8:30 a.m. classes, the signature scent of classic coffee, teas, and pastries linger on the first floor of the Great Hall Monday through Friday. This comes from Parson’s Café, a newer coffee spot that students and faculty adore. Between the infinite customizations, specials, and recommendations by the baristas behind the counter, […]
HawkTank Spotlight: Division One Fitness
Many college students work part-time jobs or do some side projects in order to bring in a a bit of extra cash. Monmouth University senior business administration students, Griffin Tomas, Dylan Sara, and Ben Zakowski decided to take a different approach when creating the concept for Division One Fitness. What started as a few TikTok […]
Cell Phone Use Among Students: How to Consume Media and Preserve Your Mental and Physical Health
Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives, especially as college students. Many University departments have also shifted to social media platforms to spread information about events, student achievements, and more. Although there are many upsides to social media, understanding how to properly consume media can ultimately aid in not only your mental […]
On Display in Pollak: Aging and the Lived Experiences of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (T/GNC) Older Adults: Narratives through Art
The Pollak Gallery is currently hosting the “Aging and the Lived Experiences of Transgender and Gender Non-conforming (T/GNC) Older Adults: Narratives through Art” until March 11, exhibiting works that highlight the powerful experiences of these individuals as well as to promote inclusivity. The exhibit features artwork from a variety of T/GNC artists across different mediums, […]
Monmouth University’s Wrestling Club
In 2018, Kyle Slendorn, his longtime coach Nick Roy, and MU Associate Athletics Director, Jon Cascone worked together to form the Wrestling Club here at Monmouth. Shortly after, current club president Eric Brew, a senior computer science student, joined the team. Eric Brew and Kyle Slendorn, a 2019 Monmouth Alumni, were both members of the […]
HawkTank Spotlight: Chrysalis Farms
Many dream of a utopia, wishing that the world and the place we live in could be perfect. This was Erin Petersen’s, Masters of Social Work 2024, vision when coming up with her idea for Chrysalis Farms. As one of the finalists in Center of Entrepreneurship at Monmouth University’s HawkTank, a business pitch competition, Petersen […]
Valentine’s Day: Balancing Academics and Relationships
Love is in the air during this second month of 2023. With Valentine’s Day just passing, the feeling of love and celebrating ourselves and our relationships, whether romantic or platonic, is here. Love is one of the most indescribable feelings. The genuine love for another person makes one giddy and nothing short of happiness. Valentine’s […]
7 Pieces of Advice to College Students, from a College Student
Whether it’s your first year in college or your last, it’s easy to lose focus once the spring semester rolls around. Thoughts of warm weather, spring break, and attending social events make it easy to lose track of your assignments and class requirements. Here is a list of some of the most important ways to […]