Lauren K. Woods Theatre puts on dance showcase

O n Thursday Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. the Department of Music and Theatre Arts has invited the community to its annual Dance Showcase in Lauren K. Woods Theatre. Audiences attending can expect a variety of dance styles. Ranging from classical ballet pieces, contemporary choreography, and rhythmic tap numbers. Overall highlighting the skill, passion, and […]

The Jonas Brothers: Kings of the Boy Bands?

While there has been a generationally-passed debate of this topic, I have finally put it to rest. Lots of people argue over which “boy band” is the best, but we have really settled the debate. Whether you like 90’s bands, K-pop, TV show bands, or just someone more modern, I believe that the Jonas Brothers […]

The many voices of Professor Messina

Imagine crouching in a bush, microphone in hand, patiently waiting to capture the sound of birds chirping, thinking, “What am I doing? … This is cool as hell.” This is what a regular weekend looks like for Nicholas Messina, professor of communication, and it encapsulated everything about his decade here at Monmouth. Messina has built […]

November goals you’ll actually stick to

November always sneaks up quietly. It’s the in-between month, past the chaos of midterms, and the excitement of the new school year is gone; finals are creeping up, and the weather’s cold enough to make you want to sleep in. It’s easy to slip into survival mode, just trying to make it through each week. […]

The Music and Theatre Arts Department’s “Into the Woods”: A magical experience like no other

“No one is alone, truly/No one is alone,” is one of the heartfelt life lessons “Into the Woods” has to offer among the difficult moments. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Into the Woods” is certainly no easy task in the theatre world. It’s full of complex overlapping storylines about the characters and archetypes we all […]

Sherrill Wins NJ Governor’s Race, Sets Early Focus on Education and Student Support

Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race on Nov. 4, securing a double-digit lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli as votes were counted statewide. According to NJ Spotlight News, the Associated Press called the race shortly after 9 p.m., making Sherrill the state’s second woman elected governor. Reported from New Jersey Globe, New Jersey […]

Field Hockey ends season with CAA Finals loss following semifinal win

Monmouth University field hockey closed out its postseason with a dominant semifinal victory followed by a narrow loss in the CAA Championship, wrapping up a season that showed the program’s consistency, depth, and rising presence in the conference. In the opening round against Hofstra, Monmouth delivered one of its most complete games of the year, […]

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