One of the biggest arguments against the aesthetics requirement is that it won’t be necessary in a future career. However, aesthetics classes such as art, dance, music, and theatre teach us important things that can’t be taught in other general courses.
Lifestyles
Wine and Dine on a Dime
If you were one of those people dreading Feb. 14 this year, maybe it wasn’t because of the cliché Hallmark cards or the inability to escape all things heart-shaped, but it was more for the fear of post-Valentine’s Day debt. I mean, let’s face it, things have gotten a lot pricier since the days of cutting out hearts from red construction paper and giving them to your sweetheart in third grade. But fear not, if your wallet is bleeding love after the designated day of romance, there are ways to keep wooing your valentine on a budget throughout the year.
Good Eats Near Monmouth
Sometimes, we all need a change of pace when it comes to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although the student center and dining hall offer various food, it’s nice to explore the area around our school for a bite to eat.
The Face Behind Your Burger
You may have heard of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), puppy mills, a friend adopting from a shelter instead of buying a pet at a store, or have maybe met someone who does not eat meat.
Fending Off the Flu
The flu is in full swing this year with the widespread epidemic reaching worldwide including our own campus. Although the demographics that should be most concerned are young children and the elderly, this year’s flu is no laughing matter. This article will help give you ideas on how to prevent the flu and keep it from spreading.
Breaking the Distance
Maintaining long distance relationships, both friendly and romantic, is something that every college student can relate to. Most of us have friends who attend college in other states, and even friends who study abroad. As college students, we are always busy with homework, studying, sports commitments, and attending club meetings without finding time for communicating with friends who live far away. However, in this day and age, communicating with friends is easier than ever.
The Life-Saving Benefits of Donating Blood
The importance of donating blood is underestimated by some and disregarded by many. Donating blood is more significant than people realize; those in need of surgery as well as those with severe diseases and injuries are the primary recipients of donated blood. In fact, your own classmates may one day be in need of a blood transfusion.
Valentine’s Day Done Right
St. Valentine’s Day. Always on Feb. 14 and always involving love, red, chocolates, and flowers. Like it or not, this romantic holiday is right around the corner. Here are some ideas for you and your special someone, whether they are your significant other or even just a friend.
New Year, New Organizational Strategies
As the new semester rounds out its first week, many of us are already starting to feel overwhelmed just looking at our syllabi, thinking about papers and exams that are only a few weeks away. As younger students, professors and faculty have always drilled into us that we should keep a planner, stay organized, and make sure to be on top of our assignments, readings, etc. There are many ways to stay on your “A” game this semester, and to make sure you have everything you need to get good grades and manage everything you want to do.
Back and Better Than Ever
Everyone has experienced procrastination before, and everyone knows that it is not a good feeling. Coming back into the spring semester with a long break off is something that might be hard because you’re still in vacation mode! How can you get your motivation up for the beginning of the semester? There are many tips you can use to help yourself to get back into the swing of things.










