16,740,493,583,418.19: A colossal number separated by a bunch of commas and one period, a disgusting perplexity that grows exponentially each day while the majority of those who should pay attention to it barely bat an eyelash, and an estimate that can only create real mortification when accompanied with the mighty, mighty dollar sign.
Opinion
Is a College Degree Still Necessary?
College has long been regarded as a safe way to ensure success in the future. Yet in this struggling economy, that does not seem to be true. How many friends or family members do you know that have a college degree but no job? Most of us know at least one person in this predicament.
“Hold On, I Wanna Instagram This”
With all the hype and attention that social media has brought to the world in the past few years, as well as its importance in the media, Instagram has become an extremely popular social media device.
Being Involved In Reality Television
Reality TV shows have become extremely popular in recent years. “American Idol,” “The Voice” and “Dancing With the Stars” are often the subjects of many conversations amongst young Americans.
The Struggle Of Joining Multiple Clubs
One of the reasons I was looking forward to coming to Monmouth University was the wide array of clubs and other extracurricular activities the campus had to offer.
Too Many Legal Ages?
Should There Be One Legal Age For Everything?
The party-planning, the celebrations with friends, the gifts, and more importantly, the rights. What more could you possibly ask for from your 18th birthday?
The Confusion with Public Relations and Journalism
Does this Communication Concentration Limit Students?
Public relations specialists are often referred to as “spin doctors” by journalists. Journalists are often referred to as “blood suckers and liars” by public relations specialists.
Disconnecting from Technology
One Student Tells His Story About His Phone-less Experience
The answer is yourself, as I recently learned how splendid the effects of distancing yourself from the inundation of technology can be while I was half a world away from home.
The Debate Over Minimum Wage
I would go out on a limb and say that most of us work pretty hard for our well-earned cash. Now, would you work even harder if you were offered more cash? Of course you would.
To Live With An Old Friend…Or Not?
Although Monmouth University is only an hour and a half drive from my home in north New Jersey, as a freshman, I was scared.