The Outlook

Monmouth University to Continue Remote Learning Throughout the Semester

On Tuesday, March 24, President Leahy announced via email the decision for Monmouth University to continue remote, online learning for the remainder of the spring semester in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Remote instruction began on Monday, March 23 and was previously scheduled to end on April 10.

“We held out on making this decision as long as possible in the hope that we ...

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Faculty Members Respond to Homophobic Incident at Basketball Game

We strongly condemn the homophobic harassment displayed by certain members of the Monmouth University student body at the home basketball game on March 6, 2020.

 Monmouth University must be a community free from hatred, bigotry and discrimination. All people should feel welcomed and accepted on Monmouth University’s campus. Any harassment or threat to others, whether they are visitors or membe...

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Upcoming Games 02-26-20

Wednesday, Feb. 26

WLacrosse vs Army West Point
West Long Branch, NJ 2:00 p.m.

MTennis vs Fairleigh Dickinson
West Long Branch, NJ 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Women's Basketball at Siena
West Long Branch, NY 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28

Softball vs Maryland Eastern Shore
Coastal Carolina Invitational
Conway, SC 10:30 a.m.

Softball at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina Invitational
Conway, SC 3:00 p.m.

M/W Track
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Coronavirus Commecials: The New Normal

In quarantine, our only outlets of escape are through our TVs and laptops. Whether it’s shows, movies, or browsing the web, both can serve as good time killers or something to distract you from the terrible news every day. But we can’t even escape the depressing news through our only outlets.

Friday night I was watching Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine to obviously be entertain...

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Diocese of Trenton Bishop Celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in Wilson Hall

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass in Wilson Auditorium on Feb. 26. The Catholic Campus Ministry hosts the event for students, faculty, and all members of the university community each year.

President Leahy gave opening remarks before the Mass, “This is my first Ash Wednesday Mass in Monmouth County, and I am deeply honored that Bishop O’Connell has decided join us in thi...

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Gardening to Reduce Stress

With spring weather finally approaching, gardening is a common activity or hobby that a lot of people tend to pick up. Now with the Coronavirus knocking on our doors you can enjoy outside, by gardening in the comfort of your own home.

Although a visually attractive backyard is the overall goal for many, some find gardening as a therapeutic pastime for their mind, body and soul. Those who look at it...

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Presidential Candidates Propose Financial Transaction Taxes, Efforts to Regulate Wall Street Speculation

During the 2016 presidential election both Democratic candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), supported a financial transaction tax on Wall Street speculation. Four years later, most every Democratic presidential candidate supports such a measure in 2020.

Sanders introduced a bill (S. 1371) that would direct the proceeds to funding tuition-fr...

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Club and Greek Announcements 02-26-20

WMCX

WMCX is a student-run radio station, and we’ve been Rockin’ the Shore since ‘74. Learn how to operate the studio’s machinery, make connections, and host your own show! Meetings are held every other Wednesday in Plangere 236 at 3:15 p.m.

If you’re interested in joining, contact them at wmcxpd@monmouth.edu.

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Campus Viewpoint 01-30-19

Do you have a New Year's Resolution? If so, what is it?

Deanna Dantas

Senior

“My resolution is to say no to people who I break my back for and say yes to opportunities."

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Your 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s holiday season, so that means it’s shopping season. How does one find the perfect gift for someone without overspending? This is crucial, especially for those broke college students living off the old mac and cheese packets they have stored in their dorms. Monmouth University’s Associate Accounting Professor, Linda J. Flaming, said that “Set a realistic budget for gifts, but allow some flexib...

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University Club Involvement

Welcome to the club. As the University’s Wrestling Club hits the mat for the first time this semester, The Outlook’s editors reflected on the state of clubs at Monmouth and their experiences with them.

All the editors agreed that the University offers enough clubs outside of Greek Life that offer opportunities for all students to get involved. “I think there are plenty of club opportunities on camp...

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Knowledge and Quinn #16

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