On Apr. 14, President Joe Biden announced his administration will be withdrawing the combat troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 of this year, ending the war that has lasted 20 years. The withdraw will begin on May 1.
Publication: Volume 93 (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
Men’s Soccer First Round Opponent Revealed
On Monday afternoon, the Monmouth University Men’s Soccer team (5-2-1) drew Bowling Green (7-4-1) during the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship Selection Show.
Softball Wins Three Games Against Marist
Softball took home three out of four games this past weekend against Marist in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Hawks won both of their matchups on Saturday and split the doubleheader on Sunday.
Virtual Weddings: Couples Make The Best of COVID
COVID-19 has taken many things away from us. It has affected the way we gather, socialize, and act with the people all around us. One specific area that has been significantly impacted by the pandemic is weddings. Virtual weddings have become a new option for engaged couples to celebrate their marriage while maintaining a safe and healthy distance for all their loved ones to view.
The Double-edged Sword of Food Delivery Services: Small Restaurant Owners Grapple with Shifting Industry
In the wake of COVID-19, the nation’s restaurant industry took a severe hit. In an effort to bring awareness to small restaurants and aid them in their struggles, a movement began encouraging community members to support local small businesses.
My Special Thanks: Jack Murphy’s Senior Goodbye
When I first came to Monmouth in the Fall semester in 2017, I originally was a biology major. I thought I wanted to be involved with science and midway through the second semester, I knew that was not what I wanted to do. So I was back to square one, and I thought to myself, ‘okay so what’s next?’ While I was considering my options, my mom offered me the best advice I could receive at the time, “Do something that will make you happy.” When she told me this I knew exactly what my mindset was, I wanted to pursue a career in the world of sports journalism.
Picture This: Student Spotlight on Brett Pezza
Brett Pezza is a junior studying graphic design at Monmouth University. His passion for photography started with a special gift from someone special in his life.
A Tip of the Cap to The Outlook: Mark D’Aquila’s Senior Goodbye
It was the very first day I walked into the Plangere building for my first day of Intro to Journalism Freshman year, that I was told I needed to go over to the prestigious, Outlook Office. I took the short walk past Hawk TV, past WMXC, and into the newsroom that I would eventually call my second home for the next four years. Little did I know that this office would soon be renamed after the legendary journalist, Linda Deutsch, and I would be her first ever scholarship recipient.
The Darker Side of the Track Stars
How far would you push yourself to be the best? Running is a gritty sport that requires determination, focus, and extensive repetitive training. Only those with a strong mentality tend to thrive in this sport, but when does the desire to succeed become obsessive? The intensity that comes with becoming one of the best runners can be stressful, and has a tolling effect on the mental health of individuals in this sport.
Blue Hawk Records Busts out with ‘Eighteen’
Eighteen is a consequential age; it marks the border between youth and adulthood, between adolescent angst and alleged independence. Blue Hawk Records, the student-run record label at Monmouth University, wanted to capture that transitory stage and spirit in the mood and music of its 18th compilation EP, aptly titled Eighteen.