The controversy about the legalization of marijuana has been evident over the last ten years. As society becomes more aware of the actual uses of marijuana, the more controversial the topic becomes.
Publication: Volume 90 (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018)
Volume 90 (Fall 2017 – Spring 2018)
Best Friend = Significant Other?
When thinking of a relationship today, many do not associate it with friendship. Though you are giving your entirety to that one other person, the thought of kissing or holding hands with the person you share all of your secrets with and you let see you in your worst mismatched pajamas can sometimes be overwhelming.
School of Education Holds Annual Literacy Symposium
The Monmouth University School of Education held their annual Literacy Symposium on Friday, Oct. 20.
Searching for Affordable Off-Campus Housing
University experts agree that finding affordable housing around Monmouth is no easy task. In order for students to get the most bang for their buck they should keep open minds and take the time to consider all of their options.
University Professor to Tour with The Front Bottoms
Erik Romero, an adjunct professor of music, is touring with The Front Bottoms as their bass player. What’s remarkable is that Romero, an accomplished music engineer, only became a bassist four years ago.
Tricks, Treats, and Misappropriation
Cultural appropriation is described as the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing understanding or respect of and for the culture. Halloween has been a special time of year for not just tricks and treats but also for the conversation of ethics and morals when it comes to culturally appreciative or misappropriating costumes.
Branching Out Into STEM: A Male Dominated Workforce
The lack of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been a cultural concern for some time now. As of 2006, women accounted for 46.3 percent of all workers in science and engineering careers, with the largest percentages of women appearing as nurses, therapists, and dieticians- traditionally female-dominant fields.
Men’s Soccer Ends Losing Streak After Defeating Hartford
Monmouth men’s soccer finished the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 3-1 victory over the Hartford Hawks at Hesse Field on the Great Lawn last Wednesday night, bumping them up to 3-4-1 on the season.
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day: Jenn Cabral Brightens Students’ Days
If you have classes in Plangere or are a communication student, you probably know Jenn in the coffee shop downstairs. If it wasn’t for her, we would not have the luxury of getting a hot coffee and toasted bagel to keep us awake in an 8:30 a.m. class.
Mind Over Madness
The Commuter Student Mentor Program (CSM) in conjunction with Counseling and Psychological Services put together a destress event titled “Mind Over Madness” on Oct. 18. The event consisted of nearly 100 students flowing in and out of Anacon in search of delicious treats as well as games, coloring, and the famed “Proud Mom Fridge.”