We, as journalists, have studied the famous case of the Watergate scandal that happened in Richard Nixon’s time in the White House. The editorial staff has learned about the importance of checking in on government, and most obviously, the powerful role of the Press. It has been engrained into the minds of journalism students that the press would do their best to warn and protect the people if there is any form of wrongdoing in any of the branches. This goes for positive things as well – the Press is an overall information source for people everywhere.
Publication: Volume 88 (Fall 2016) and Volume 89 (Spring 2017)
Can Hashtags Really Make A Difference?
Everyone is guilty of taking time out of their day to refresh their social media feed. Lately, one of the topics of conversation is about the decisions President Donald Trump is making and how they affect every citizen. Other posts consist of cooking videos, funny memes, song lyrics, or just someone complaining about their day.
Ready, Set, Routine!
Get the Most Out of Your Mornings
What’s the first thing you reach for the instant your eyes open in the morning? I bet it’s your smartphone. And within 105 seconds, you’ve check your inboxes, Instagram, Facebook and everything else in the digital world, right?
Women Can Do it!: Making Waves in the Music Industry
The music industry is always changing and evolving; the women involved in the music world are seek-ing a greater change and overall acceptance. While women have come a long way since the beginning of the 20th century, the amount of women involved in music compared to men is nowhere near the same–and it’s not because women have no interest.
The Impact of Growing up Exposed to Disability
“That’s so retarded.”
MU Community Responds to the Future of Education Following Secretary Appointment
The nomination of Betsy DeVos incited controversy following her appointment as Secretary of Education on Jan. 31. .
Celebrities Stand Together at Women’s March
On Jan. 21, according to Vox, half a million women marched in Washington D.C alone, which was said to be the largest rally in years.
MU Debate Team Reaches Championship Round in Tournament
Monmouth University’s debate team won seven team and individual speaking awards at a debate tournament in San Diego, California over the weekend of Jan. 21. The team competed against 60 other teams and twelve colleges and universities.
Celebrate World Hijab Day With MSA and LTA
Friday, Feb. 3 the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA), the Latin American sorority on campus will be cosponsoring an event to celebrate World Hijab Day. The holiday is internationally recognized annually on Feb. 1.