As a freshman transfer student, getting involved on campus is extremely important. Coming into a new school is hard and there are a lot of nerves and anxiety surrounding this change. Oftentimes, most nerves come from being away from home for the first time or from adjusting to a new schedule; however, for some, the […]
Opinion
Morning, Afternoon, or Night Classes?
At a certain point during each school year, the time comes when we all must plan out our schedules for the upcoming year. Other than what professors are assigned to teach each course, most of us make our decision on which classes to take based on the time of day the classes are scheduled. So […]
Time to Unplug
Social media and technology have taken over everyone’s lives. It’s harder and harder to live a life without some sort of connection to the online world. Although apps like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Facebook give us an outlet to express ourselves in unique ways, and even allow us to keep in touch with friends and […]
Streaming Services & Sports: An Unreasonable Money Grab
For as long as anyone could remember, popular sports leagues such as the National Football League (NFL) were available to view on cable and network television, easily accessible to anyone with a TV screen. Less than two weeks ago, the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins matched up in the NFL playoff’s American Football Conference […]
Seniors: Have You Purchased Your Philanthropy Cord Yet?
Imagine imminently facing $200,000 in debt, and your school is already asking for a tip. Monmouth University’s average tuition, after receiving financial aid, is about $25,000 per semester. Over the course of four years, the average time it takes a student to complete undergraduate school, this totals out to be approximately $200,000. Of course, this […]
The Importance of Opinion: Monmouth’s Ever-Changing Soundboard
In the earliest versions of “The Outlook,” there was no Opinion section; today, the section is a flourishing staple to the newspaper, popular among writers and readers alike. It’s difficult to envision a time when there wasn’t an established forum for Monmouth’s campus members to share their perspectives and ideas; however, this only underscores how […]
A Letter to the Editor: The “Opinion Section” of the 40s and 50s
Monmouth University was once known as Monmouth Junior College (MJC). As a junior college, many of Monmouth’s present-day accolades were still in their developing phases, one of which was The Outlook. For example, there was no formal Opinion section at this time; instead, Monmouth community members would submit a “Letter to the Editor” if they […]
School Spirit Then vs. Now
“What Would You Do To Raise School Spirit?” was an opinion piece written by Mary Ann Colantonio, published in the October 16, 1958, issue of “The Outlook.” Although published many decades ago, the article’s topic is one that could easily apply to the Opinion section today. Let’s take a look at how students from the […]
Did High School Prepare Us for College?
High school felt easy to me. All throughout high school, I was a three-sport athlete and maintained a 4.3 weighted grade point average, leaving me with the sense that I would not only adjust well to college but excel. However, there were also activities and routines in and outside of high school that made the […]
The Key to Success
Everyone’s version of success is different based on their career and life goals. Although this outlook on life may differ, everyone has come across this universal question at one point or another: What’s the key to success? As I consider my goals, I contemplate this question with greater care than I ever have before. In […]