In elementary and middle school, we completed projects that highlight the accomplishments of influential Black people. In high school, we learned lessons about important Black figures. Our primary and secondary education has revealed to us the horrors of slavery, violence, segregation, and every other hardship Black people have had, and continue, to bare. Unfortuntely, education […]
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Flying Solo this Holiday
It’s already the second month of 2023, which brings with it the next big holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day. Often associated with a plethora of flowers, chocolate hearts, and giant stuffed bears, Valentine’s Day is widely considered an opportunity to shower your romantic partner with gifts, attention, and love. However, not everyone is in […]
Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
It is around that time of the year where we are encouraged to celebrate love and friendship! Valentine’s Day is coming up, which is a great opportunity to show your love and appreciation for not only your significant other, but for your friends and family. Each year, many people struggle to come up with new […]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Remember Valentine’s Day in elementary school when you would go around and give your valentines out to each person in the class? You’d pass out Smarties, mini Hannah Montana-themed Valentine’s Day cards, and little trinkets that were promptly discarded if they weren’t candy. Now, as college students, it’s time to step it up. We’re starting […]
“You up?”: Casual Dating in College
Often times, dating in college feels similar to wading through a minefield—some are lucky enough to maneuver around the obstacles; for others, it ends up blowing up in their faces. With stressful and tumultuous schedules, college students may not always have the time, nor the patience, to sift through the available dating pool of potential […]
I Took Two Personality Tests to Confirm My Major
In retrospect, this should have seemed like a more appropriate idea four years ago when I first started at Monmouth, but alas, here we are. Before we get into the thick of it, here’s some context— I am a second-semester senior approximately 13 weeks from graduating with my Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Likewise, I intend […]
12 Apps to Help Build Healthy Habits
The beginning of every new year has us reassessing our lives, which likely includes the realization that we need to get ourselves together. We start making plans to workout every day, get straight As, and eat healthier, completely convinced that this is the year we do away with all of our unhealthy habits. However, this […]
How to Start the Spring Semester on the Right Foot
When traveling back to school after winter break, many students are excited at the thought of seeing friends and creating more amazing memories while on campus. However, it’s easy for that excitement to turn into anxiety as those first-day jitters start to creep in at the notion of beginning a new semester. As much as […]
How To Enhance Your Night Routine
With finals quickly approaching, it’s easy to let your sleep schedule slip through the cracks. But a good night’s sleep is one of the most important ways to keep you energized to push through these last few weeks of the semester. Sleep and memory go hand-in-hand. According to The National Sleep Foundation, preserving key memories, […]
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Let me walk you through the end of your semester. It’s a week before the holidays, you’re finally done with finals, and you’ve never felt more ready to kick back and revel in your hard-earned winter break. While giddily packing to go home, you are seized by panic— it dawns on you that you have […]