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Construction for a new four-story building at Kessler Field has been confirmed to begin this year. The new multi-purpose building will replace the current press box built at the University in 1993.

The University is now recognized nationwide by the Jed Foundation as one of the 30 JedCampus seal schools. This two year recognition was awarded on Oct. 2 because of MU’s comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention programming.

October’s vegetarian awareness month is one of the initiatives that continue to increase the 7.3 million American’s interest in eating a plant-based diet. A study completed by the Vegetarian Times in 2012 found that 3.2 percent of American adults follow a vegetarian diet and 22.8 million follow a vegetarian-inclined diet.

Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves from SyFy’s hit series, Ghost Hunters, visited The University to demonstrate a ghost hunting skit in Wilson Hall and show a video presentation in Pollak Theatre on Friday, October 4.

High school students interested in applying to the University now have the opportunity to use the Common Application.

The elections will take place online though the Monmouth University email account from:

Hawk TV hosted Rock ‘n Relief to raise awareness about Habitat for Humanity which involved various bands, singers and other attractions this past Friday.

A recent rise in the use of electronic cigarettes among teenagers is attracting national attention based on the effectiveness and potential dangers.

The University’s radio station,88.9 WMCX, hosted a 12 hour broadcast in honor of College Radio Day from 9 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event featured student radio shows as well as live performances from local bands.

In the wake of a devastating amount of recent mass shootings throughout the U.S. and abroad, many are questioning whether these types of incidents are on the rise. Still reeling from losses in places such as Newtown, CT., the Navy Yard in Washington, DC., and Aurora, CO., Americans are beginning to question their safety.