If you’ve been paying attention to trends in music, fashion, and lifestyles over the past few years, you may notice that everything is seeming a little…groovier lately. Oranges and sage greens are coming back into style, makeup is becoming more natural, and music is getting easier and easier to dance to. What made me realize […]
Opinion
Should social media be held accountable for children’s decreasing mental health?
Over the past couple of years, social media has grown a tremendous amount. It holds an influence on teenagers more than ever before, controlling almost all aspects of their lives. For instance, many teenagers are more concerned with how to become famous on apps like TikTok, or how many likes they got on their most […]
Greek life: the pros of brotherhood and sisterhood
Greek Life is a relatively polarizing topic, and people usually seem split on whether or not it is truly a positive thing. I think there are a lot of stigmas around joining a fraternity or sorority, but in my opinion it is important to see that there are a lot of beneficial aspects as well. […]
Are gen-ed courses really needed anymore?
When students start college, they usually pick a major for a pretty clear reason. Maybe it’s journalism, business, biology, education—whatever it is, that choice reflects what they want to do, what they can afford, and what they’re genuinely interested in. So, it feels a little confusing that, after making that decision, we still have to […]
Why are we so fascinated by the Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics, which are in their second week currently, have the entire nation in a chokehold. When you click onto any given social media platform, you’re sure to see something about the events, whether it’s a sport you follow or not. From our hockey team to the “quad god,” Ilia Malinin, everyone has a […]
“Wuthering Heights”: Did it live up to the hype?
Emerald Fennell is in the middle of a historic run right now, she kicked off her career winning an Oscar for the movie “Promising Young Woman”, and followed it with “Saltburn.” She is a director that thrives off sexual shock value in her films. When she was announced to be directing the 2026 film adaption […]
Black culture is American culture, not just a footnote
When people talk about Black History Month, it often gets framed as an opportunity to look back. What were some major “firsts” that Black Americans were only afforded decades ago? What barriers did Black people have to overcome — and are still overcoming — to get ahead in a system shaped by racism? More often […]
Why is getting off campus such a struggle?
At some point in your time at Monmouth, leaving the University at peak hours of the day by car can be a slow drag, especially after your last class of the day and you’re excited to go home. For many students including faculty, this has become a customary part of the daily routine on campus. […]
Dean’s List: too selective?
I have made the Dean’s list every semester that I’ve been at Monmouth; until now. I’m not trying to be a crybaby and whine that I didn’t make the school’s most selective list this semester, but I’ve heard from multiple other students that they also didn’t make the list, even when they improved academically. I […]
Is hockey the best Olympic sport?
Every four years, the greatest athletes from around the world gather for the Winter Olympics. Their dream? To bring home Olympic gold. Whether it’s figure skating, curling, or skiing—because it’s the Olympics, we’ll be glued to our televisions watching the best of the best perform at the highest level. But when hockey comes on, it […]