Love is in the air on this special day of the year. Couples and friends may spend this day together by going out to dinner, watching a rom-com, or simply not celebrating the day. I will be celebrating the day in class, but also Facetiming my partner at night. Being in a long-distance relationship on […]
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Valentine’s Day Things to Do in NYC
With today being Valentine’s Day, couples or friends may find that they need something to do. Sometimes, coming up with perfect ideas for Valentine’s Day dates is super hard, so here are the best things to do in NYC. 1. Hayden PlanetariumWhat’s more romantic than a night under the stars? It’s one of the best […]
Altruas: A Business Creating Positive Social Change
As of Fall 2023, Monmouth University had a total of 1,078 undergraduate students majoring in business, making up over 26% of the student population. After taking courses in the principles of business and marketing, business majors are able to enroll in BM-451, Entrepreneurship. This course, which is currently being taught by Professor Marcel Legrand, MBA […]
Gender Inequalities On and Off Campus
“The road to equality is challenging but not impossible.” In the 1800s, women were expected to cook, clean, and care for the household, respect their husbands, and raise the children. During this period, no woman could hold a job, have properties in their name, go to school, or even get a divorce. These biases only […]
The Importance of Monmouth’s Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement is one of the many important departments within Monmouth University. With the recent name change from the Office of Student Activities to the Office of Student Engagement, new staff and a new expectation for campus involvement has helped the student body come together. There are six crucial faculty members that […]
SAB’s Murder Mystery Dinner: An Event to Die For
If you are a Monmouth student searching for an alibi on a Friday night, no matter the motive, the Student Activities Board (SAB) has you covered. On Friday, Jan. 26, Monmouth University’s Student Activities Board put on yet another to-die-for event. The 90s-themed Murder Mystery Dinner was a theater kid’s dream. With wacky costumes, punny […]
Blue Hawk Records – Who They Are
Ever wanted your music to be featured on an album? Blue Hawk Records is the way to go! Monmouth is home to Blue Hawk Records, which is the student-run record label that hosts students bands or their own independent music. This electric club amplifies students’ voices so that they are heard across the world. This […]
Monmouth’s Student Life Through the 1960s
The 1960s was an amazing time for Monmouth students as they showed off their Hawk pride with fun filled events throughout the semester. Student life thrived with an increased interest in clubs and Greek life, more social events, like prom, and popular speakers like Martin Luther King, Jr. and a performance by Ray Charles. To […]
Professors Present Their Publications During Visiting Writer’s Series
On Thursday, Nov. 16., the Visiting Writers Series presented two poets, Mihaela Moucaliuc, Ph.D, and Michael Waters, Ph.D, as they read a variety of their poems to students and faculty in the Great Hall. The event helped shine light on their writing through their publications. The series began in 2005 and was founded by Michael […]
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, […]