With the new school year knocking on our door, the time comes to wave goodbye to the soft sand, warm summer breeze and ocean scent. While the lives of most college students will change drastically, those who attend the University will endure new levels of stress trying to balance beach time and academics. For surfers this means early sessions before that 8:30 am class or catching the last sliver of sunlight after a 4:30 pm course.
Publication: Volume 86 (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
Volume 86 (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
SIDE LINES: 9/10/14
The women’s soccer team gained thier second consecutive road win as they defeated NJIT, 2-0, on Thursday, Sept. 4. Freshman Rachelle Ross scored her first career goal for the blue and white while senior Alexa Freguletti scored her third goal of the season. Sophomore Alexis McTamney had the assist on both goals.
Advice from College Seniors: Senior Year -The Perfect Time to Persevere, Not Give Up
As we begin our senior year, many of our fellow students have already invested in the luxury of a four class schedule with plenty of time to kill. We see our friends casually drinking on weeknights and going to the beach on weekdays. While we too have some time during the week, we have taken the liberty of keeping our hectic schedule in order to grasp a full appreciation of our college life.
Take Advantage of MU: Advice from an Upperclassman
I still remember what it was like to step onto the campus of a “college” for the first time, the smell of freedom was stronger than ever, and I felt like the world was mine for the taking.
Ten Commandments College Freshmen Should Follow
There are many things people don’t tell you about college life. Some things are small, trivial matters that just annoy every upperclassman on campus. Other things can change your entire college career if you keep an open, focused mind. Here are ten helpful tips for our incoming peers.
U.S. Kills Top Somali Terrorist; Islamic State Leaders Next, Obama Says
An American air assault killed the head of an al-Qaida-linked Somali terrorist group in East Africa earlier this week, Pentagon officials said Friday.
“To be Prepared is Half the Victory”
September has arrived and with it, the excitement of students getting back into an academic routine. Seniors have begun their last first day of school. Freshmen nervously begin to find their place on campus. The line for the book store is as long as our syllabi and the new faces in our classrooms start to become familiar.
U.S. Journalism Goes Abroad: The Islamic State
The Islamic State (formerly the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) has beheaded a second American journalist within the past two weeks. In addition to the loss of James Foley 40, Steven Sotloff 31, has become a victim of international politics.
University Welcomes Provost Moriarty
Dr. Laura Moriarty, a criminal justice scholar with over 25 years of experience leading academic programs, has been named provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University, effective as of Sept. 2.
Two Perspectives: The Hillside Rat Slayer Part 2
Frank Balun, who was a resident of Hillside, NJ, was an aerial gunner in World War II. He actually survived his plane getting shot down in battle. He has received multiple metals for his service and is a war hero. However, if you googled his name the first thing that would come up would be “the Rat Slayer.” The decorated World War II veteran will go down in history as the infamous “Rat Slayer.”