When the University announced its plan to reopen and allow for students to return to the dorms, naturally, questions arose as to the safety of doing so. Traditionally starting semesters in the fall, New Jersey has had the luxury of observing how other schools handled the global pandemic, on campus and off. The Tampa Bay Times recently reported the University of Tampa had drawn big COVID-19 numbers amongst its residential students, despite being a small private school like Monmouth University.
Publication: Volume 93 (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
Athlete Charge In Robbery
A player of the University varsity baseball team has been charged with robbery, accused of a pre-dawn break-in and scuffle at an Ocean Township family’s home, on Sunday Sep. 13.
Dr. Ken Womack Publishes Latest Beatles Book
Kenneth Womack Ph.D., Professor of English and Popular Music, published his latest book, John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life, on Sept. 15.
University Polling Institute Details Rise in COVID-19 Concerns
Concerns related to the COVID-19 virus have risen in recent months as President Trump “continues to receive poor marks in response to the coronavirus outbreak,” along with low confidence he can guide the country to recovery, according to a recent poll published by the University’s Polling Institute on Sep. 9.
COVID-19’s Impact on Students’ Mental Health
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting the well-being of young adults, according to a recent study by the University of Chicago.
WMCX Ranked 18th Best College Radio
WMCX, Monmouth’s student-run radio station, was recently named the number 18 Best College Radio Station by The Princeton Review in their 2021 guidebook The 386 Best Colleges.
Ways to Spice Up the Fall Season
Fall is usually a festive time with the leaves changing colors, pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather and the crisp smell in the air. However, with COVID-19 not many people are feeling festive. Not to worry, there is still plenty to do.
Men’s Lacrosse Announces Incoming Class
The Monmouth University men’s lacrosse team announced their incoming 2021 class including nine freshmen and two graduate transfer students on Tuesday, September 15.










