With marijuana now legal in New Jersey, it calls to question what right a location has to ban the substance. Many private properties such as colleges, stores, and hotels have made it clear that the smoking of the substance will not be permitted on a property’s respective premises. While this may seem unreasonable to people who have waited a very long time for marijuana to be legal in the state of New Jersey, private properties are entitled to make these decisions.
Opinion
College Students: Powered by Caffeiene
Caffeine is no stranger to students at Monmouth University. Dunkin coffee cups can easily be spotted in the hands of several of the University’s students all around campus as they rush to their 8:30 morning classes. From the on-campus coffee shops in Plangere Center to the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, there is no lack of options. Several of us have chugged cans of energy drinks, such as Monster and Red Bull, to stay awake and study during midterms and finals.
Statement on the Recent Escalation in Anti-Asian Violence
We, the members and supporters of Professors United for a Safe Haven (P.U.S.H.) and the Program in Gender and Intersectionality Studies (PGIS), stand against anti-Asian racism and violence. Although racism and violence towards the Asian community are not new, now more than ever we must work together to break the silence surrounding these tragic events. There is no space for indifference. The Asian community requires allyship, recognition, and support.
The Importance of International Women’s Day
Since the beginning of time, women have been tasked with a multitude of very taxing responsibilities—bearing and caring for children, fighting for equality, and obliterating unrealistic stereotypes. Even today, women are still working to empower their daughters and fellow female figures to urge change for a better future.
My Money is on the Little Guy
Monmouth Athletics this spring will be one of the most unique in school history; almost all sports will be playing at once. This might be the only time we will see basketball, football, golf, softball, field hockey, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, cross-country, track and field, soccer, bowling, and swimming all in one semester!
Spring Break: What Break?
Spring break is a time for students to kick back, relax, and not worry about assignments for a week or so. However, due to COVID-19, spring break has been canceled, and instead, students are given two single-day breaks: one break day in March and one in April.
The Luck of the Irish-Asian
When you picture St. Patrick’s Day, you typically imagine one of the biggest celebrations of Irish heritage. People decked out from head to toe in green, shamrocks galore, extravagant parades equipped with Irish step dancers, and masses of people flooding streets and restaurants all fueled by their mutual love of being Irish.
Ask Shannon
How do I build a good rapport with my professors on a virtual platform? I don’t see them in person and I can’t make the same connections that I would like.
Happy Birthday Dr. Suess! Read Across America
National Read Across America Day is Mar. 2, and with that comes reminiscing on childhood books that shaped us into who we are today. When I think of children’s books, the first name that comes to mind is Dr. Seuss. His books were a pivotal part of many childhoods.
February Is American Heart Month
This February is the 57th consecutive American Heart month, a month dedicated to bringing recognition to heart disease.







