October is kind of an ironic month to be a college student. On social media, fall looks like one of the best times of the year. Everyone goes to pumpkin patches, buys new sweaters, looks for Halloween costumes, gets seasonal drinks, and rewatches shows like “Gilmore Girls.” Everything about the season makes it feel like […]
I always have a list of films to watch throughout October, but before I know it, Halloween comes around, and I’ve seen only two or three of them. With school and work keeping me busy, a movie night seems easy to set up, but it never makes it onto my schedule. It’s a simple way […]
While walking across campus this September, one thing is clear: Monmouth University students have officially mastered the art of low-effort, high-style fall dressing. As the crisp autumn air rolls in off the Jersey Shore, this season’s campus aesthetic balances structure with comfort. Early morning chills across campus mean layering is essential, but instead of standard […]
In mid-April 2026, I saw an Instagram video of a local band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, promoting their next show, which was happening in just a few days. The venue was just ten minutes from my home, and it was on a Saturday night when I typically had nothing to do. Unfamiliar with the local […]
Autumn is the time of year when reading becomes an immersive experience. A cold day, a comfy sweater, hot beverage, and good book can turn your regular reading session into a mood altogether. The season is ideal for starting anew. No matter what you fancy, be it romance, mysteries, fantasy, dark academia, or complete haunted […]
The arrival of a new season allows you to switch up your style, and fall can certainly be the season that you choose. The air becomes less humid, and your wardrobe shifts into comfortable clothes, as hair becomes fall fashion. You have more than enough chaos in your college morning life, so the last thing […]
Fall is one of the most anticipated seasons each year, with pumpkin flavored drinks returning, warm seasonal decor, cozy hangouts and comfort rewatches of iconic tv shows/movies. However, for numerous students, this season will be accompanied by stress that comes from juggling school life and your personal time. Being a student, you will have to […]
Starting a new semester after summer is meant to be exciting for us. With new courses and schedules, a fresh planner, there is an opportunity to restart and have a whole new beginning. Nevertheless, this excitement can turn into stress when our syllabuses, tasks, jobs and other on campus activities start to fight for our […]
I think for a lot of college graduates, life after graduation is something everyone’s been looking forward to. No more assignments, no more deadlines, and just no more school for the first time in 17 years. Everyone’s college experience is different. Whether you’re in a sorority or fraternity, involved in clubs, or just focused on […]
Well, it’s that time again: the Lifestyles’ editor is officially signing off. For my last hoorah writing in this newspaper as a student journalist, I’d love to reflect on my time at Monmouth. If you don’t know me, my name is Emily. I am a senior about to graduate as a communication major and a […]