Whether college should be free or not has been a common question for quite some time. It’s a controversial topic as it raises many benefits and drawbacks. There are some countries around the world that do offer free, or nearly free, education. In general, the “pros” of free are: having better access to education, the […]
Opinion
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Growing up, I looked up to many professional and collegiate athletes. I grew up coming to Monmouth and watching many of the girls on the soccer team before I was even in high school. After watching many college games, I wanted to be just like the girls on those championship teams. I ended up playing […]
Taylor Swift Deserves a Super Bowl Ring
Taylor Swift. We all know her, and many of us love her. Swift has impacted the music industry positively in many ways throughout her career as America’s sweetheart singer-songwriter, and most recently, the NFL has highlighted Swift at every game she’s attended simply for supporting her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Although […]
Dear Summer, I Miss You.
I consider the time between Jan. 2, as we come down from the holiday high, and the end of March, just before spring weather really starts to kick in, as the “deep, dark depths of winter.” Objectively, this is the most difficult time of the year; it’s cold, the sun sets at 4 p.m., and […]
It’s So Important to Get Involved on Campus. Here’s Why:
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 […]
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 […]