Although honesty is something that is highly encouraged and is generally valued, I don’t think it’s always the best policy. Sometimes hearing the truth is a good thing, and being honest can take you far in your friendships, partnerships, and family relations. On the other hand, it can also hurt those relationships. There are certain […]
As we bid farewell to summer, which was officially over on September 23, and grapple with heavy rains and cooler air, the mood on Monmouth University’s campus is bound to change. In some individuals, this shift in mood may appear more seriously as seasonal depression, a term many are familiar with but few truly understand. […]
Social media’s surge in popularity means influencers are more and more integral to consumers’ everyday media consumption. It is increasingly normal for individuals to fall victim to the “influencer-effect,” buying a product simply because another person deemed it worth your money. Brands are capitalizing on people’s appointed status as an influencer, using them to blast […]
Financial literacy is a real-world skill that is often overlooked in the public school system. However, there are many benefits from implementing good financial habits at a young age as well as issues younger generations will face that, in my opinion, should bring some urgency to teaching children financial skills. First, it’s important to understand […]
Modern pop music is designed to please everyone, and that’s a problem. In the past, the hip, new songs and musicians you and your friends would blast to annoy your parents were the most popular. Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, anything that could get mom and pop to shake their fists and […]
Physical activity is something many students find tricky to carve out time for due to other priorities or interests. It is totally okay to prefer video games and reading over running and lifting weights, but there is a perk regarding physical activity. I believe that a secret ingredient to success inside the classroom is participating […]
I have always loved fall. Though I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin spice flavored drinks, I absolutely adore everything else about the season. Cozy sweaters, rainy days, murder mystery novels, Harry Potter movie marathons while drinking a warm tea in bed – I mean, what could sound better? As much as I am […]
There are major blockbuster advancements that have moved society from era to era, redefining what we previously understood as efficient and modern. Cars, cellphones, and even the lightbulb are just a few of the many technological advancements that first-world citizens could not imagine life without. Obviously, all these advancements are heavily relied on throughout the […]
In this age of technological advancement, anything a person could want or need is available at the tip of their fingers. Media consumption, whether it is via books or movies, is almost instantaneous. In past years we have seen the popularity of e-readers on the rise, such as Kindles and Nooks. Even tablets like iPads […]
Tik-Tok as a social media platform has become a dominant outlet for creating trends of all kinds. From fashion to food trends, people of all ages turn to the app for inspiration. Another area Tik-Tok is making its impact is music trends. In Becky Hipsons article “Tik Toks Jukebox: how the platform revives older music,” […]