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.
Publication: Volume 85 (Fall 2013 - Spring 2014)
Volume 85 (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)
“Think Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may be seeing more shades of pink than you would at any other time of year. Going pink can show your support for the cause, but wearing a ribbon may not be the route you want to take. If you want to “go pink” in more creative ways, there’s plenty of simple, yet creative approaches you can take.
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?
Student Involvement? Not So Much.
Multiple clubs and organization make great efforts at hosting events on campus, but The Outlook staff believes that improvement on student attendance can be made.
Heroin Use on the Rise in Monmouth County
Heroin use in Monmouth County has been on the rise with over 37 overdose deaths this year. Doctors, substance abuse counselors, and police believe this is due to the increase in prescribed opiates which leads to progressive addiction, and its overall purity and availability.
New Four-Story Press Box to be Added to Kessler Field
Construction for a new four-story building at Kessler Field has been confirmed to begin this year. The new multi-purpose building will replace the current press box built at the University in 1993.
MU Awarded JedCampus Seal For Comprehensive Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programming
The University is now recognized nationwide by the Jed Foundation as one of the 30 JedCampus seal schools. This two year recognition was awarded on Oct. 2 because of MU’s comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention programming.
The Vegetarian Diet is Increasing Across the Country
October’s vegetarian awareness month is one of the initiatives that continue to increase the 7.3 million American’s interest in eating a plant-based diet. A study completed by the Vegetarian Times in 2012 found that 3.2 percent of American adults follow a vegetarian diet and 22.8 million follow a vegetarian-inclined diet.
Ghost Hunting in Wilson Hall
Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves from SyFy’s hit series, Ghost Hunters, visited The University to demonstrate a ghost hunting skit in Wilson Hall and show a video presentation in Pollak Theatre on Friday, October 4.