President Barack Obama defeated Republican nominee Mitt Romney to earn a second term as President of the United States by an Electoral College count of 332 to 206 on November 6.
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Campus Re-Opens and Lives Begin Again
Although Hurricane Sandy left miles of destruction along the shores of New Jersey, the University was fortunate enough to have minor damage.
University Closed for Classes, Open for Victims
While many students went home to avoid being on campus for the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, the University opened up its doors to the outside community and offered up the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) and Boylan Gymnaisum as a shelter for 1,050 people from all over the state.
Campus Posts Low Scores on Judiciary, Higher on Presidency in Outlook Poll
TheOutlookran an informal political knowledge poll where University students scored an average of four to seven correct answers. It contained questions regarding the presidency, legislature, judiciary and United States history.
Homecoming 2012 University Celebrates with Pep Rally and Tailgate
This past weekend Monmouth University showed school spirit at the annual Homecoming event. The University kicked off the weekend of hawk pride at the pep rally held in the MAC on Friday, October 19.
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki Talks Politics on Campus
After the excitement of the second presidential debate and heightened anticipation of the third debate, the University’s Polling Center hosted a conversation with Steve Kornacki, the current MSNBC “The Cycle” host, last Thursday to discuss debate manners between the two candidates and hypothetical voting scenarios on Election Day.
Will Fall Break Remain a Four Day Weekend?
For the first time, students are able to enjoy a two day fall break, just six weeks into the semester.
Communication Department Purchases New Television Studio Set
Viewers may notice a change the next time they tune into their favorite program onHawk TV– a new set design.
Pollak Theater Welcomes Christopher McDougall
The Journalist and Author Discusses his Bestselling Book
Kickin’ It in First Year Seminara
The Most Beautiful Game: How Soccer Explains the World is a new First Year Seminar course taught by Assistant Professor of History Maryanne Rhett. With background knowledge in the Middle East and world history, Rhett created the course to teach students about history, while tying in memorable moments from soccer.