Eva Perón, also known as “Evita,” was a transformative figure in Argentine history. She tirelessly fought for women’s rights and political inclusion. Born in the rural village of Los Todos, Eva faced inequality firsthand, which profoundly influenced her devotion to social justice. As the First Lady from 1946 until her untimely death in 1952, Perón […]
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FAMCO holds Teach-In on Trump’s first month in office
The Faculty Association of Monmouth University (FAMCO) held a teach-in on Tuesday, Mar. 4 in the Great Hall Auditorium to discuss President Donald Trump’s first month in office. The first session was held from 10:05am to 11:25am, where students Nashalie Garcia and Rafael Martinez Ponce moderated the faculty panel that included Professor Stephanie Bobbitt, Associate […]
Federal Appeals Court blocks Biden’s SAVEStudent Loan Plan
On February 18, a federal appeals court ruled against former President Joe Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan, blocking key provisions intended to provide financial relief for millions of loan borrowers. The decision halts the former administration’s efforts to ease student loan debt. This appeal has sparked confusion and concern for those who expected reduced […]
U.S. votes against UNResolution condemingRussia’s invasion of Ukraine
On the three year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States voted against a resolution condemning the invasion at the United Nations. The United States joined Russia, North Korea and 15 other member-states in opposing the resolution, which passed with 93 yes votes and 65 abstentions. The vote marks a 180-degree shift in […]
Government shutdown less than one month away as Congress struggles to find solution
The federal government is set to shut down by mid-March if Congress fails to find a compromise to fund the government. This would bring about the first government shutdown since Jan. 2019. Bipartisan lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are working to try and find a solution to fund the federal government before it runs out of […]
Trump’s confirmed Cabinet nominees
The U.S. Senate is tasked with confirming the Cabinet nominations for President Donald Trump. Below is a look at who has been confirmed by the Senate, and who is yet to be. The Senate confirmed their fellow Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to be the Secretary of State in a 99-0 unanimous vote. The Senate […]
Three weeks in: Reflecting on the second Trump Administration so far
It has been roughly three weeks since President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The start of his tenure has been one of the most fast paced and out of the ordinary starts to any presidential term. Trump made his first priority signing a slew of executive […]
Celebrating America’s Black Trailblazers
Kamala Harris49th Vice President Kamala Harris began her career as a deputy district attorney in Oakland, California before becoming district attorney. In 2004, Harris was elected Attorney General of California by less than one percentage point. She became the first woman and Black American to serve in the role. In 2016, Harris was elected to […]
From West Long Branch to West Bengal: Debate Hawks spend Winter break in India
Eight members of the Monmouth University Debate Hawks made the two-day trip to India to teach debate at the Loreto Rainbow School over winter break. Alongside Dr. Joseph Patten, the students flew out of New York City on Jan, 7. After a connection in Qatar, the Hawks arrived in Kolkata, India in the early morning […]
Biden’s America: Triumphs, challenges, and the road ahead
On Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. At the time of his inauguration, roughly 4,000 Americans were dying from COVID-19 every single day, America’s economy was the worst it had been since the Great Depression, and America had just witnessed the worst attack […]