In conjunction with ESPN, Monmouth University has announced that they will broadcast their home athletic contests live on ESPN3 starting later this year. The agreement was made official on Sept. 12.
News
Gender Inequality Sparks Controversy in the Work Place
Recent legislative proposals and media attention surrounding issues of gender inequality have ignited debate over the causes and ways to eliminate it.
Atlantic City: Storied Past, Grim Future
Sakia Hall lost her $9-an-hour overnight housekeeping job at the Revel hotel and casino weeks ago, but she still cries about it. The single mother of a 12-year-old who also cares for a grown cousin is one of about 8,000 workers laid off here this year.
Dean’s List: New Criteria Effective Fall 2015
Beginning fall 2015, the criteria for students to be named to the Dean’s List will be changed. Rather than the criteria being based on a specific GPA, students’ eligibility for the award will be based on a departmental GPA percentage.
‘New Hall’ Opens for Returning Students
The new sophomore residence hall on campus, simply named ‘New Hall’ for the time being, opened on Sept. 1 for move-in day. The new building is not 100 percent complete, yet it was ready enough for students to live in.
Synthetic Pot: A Dangerous Option
Marijuana has been one of the nation’s most talked about topics ever since Jan. 1 of this year when the state of Colorado legalized the drug for those who are over 21-years-old.
Dr. Richard Veit’s New Book Looks at History of Gravestones
Dr. Richard Veit, an anthropology professor at the University recently published the book The Archaeology of American Cemeteries and Gravemarkers. Veit was newly elected as the Chair of the History and Anthropology Department in the spring of 2014.
Wikipedia Encouraged By West Coast Universities
All through high school, Ani Schug was told to steer clear of Wikipedia. Her teachers talked about the popular online encyclopedia “as if it wasn’t serious or trustworthy” and suggested it only be used as a tip sheet.
MU Convenience Store Opens
The new convenience store on campus, POD, Provisions on Demand, located in the ‘New Hall’ will take the place of the C-Store that was located in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. The old C-Store is currently closed and there is much discussion with staff, on what will occupy that space.
University Welcomes Provost Moriarty
Dr. Laura Moriarty, a criminal justice scholar with over 25 years of experience leading academic programs, has been named provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University, effective as of Sept. 2.