On Saturday, April 3, the Monmouth University Football team (2-0, 2-0 Big South) committed a major defeat of 48-19 over Gardner-Webb (2-1, 0-1 Big South) at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium.
Publication: Volume 93 (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
MU Swimming Returns to the Steadman Natatorium
On March 30 and 31, the men and women’s swim team hosted the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Spring Invitational home at the Steadman Natatorium. This was the team’s first competition since last year in February 2020.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Hosts “Lethal Dollars: What’s Your Five Year Plan?”
On March 29, the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated kicked off their ten year anniversary celebration, “Skee Week,” with an informative event called, “Lethal Dollars: What’s Your Five Year Plan?”
Blue Hawk Records: The Continuation of the Spring 2021 Compilation
Blue Hawk Records’ 18th compilation album is getting closer to completion. A lot has been going on these last few weeks with setting up the album, including successful recording sessions on March 10, March 17 and March 24. There is one more studio session with two artists left to record.
Should Monmouth Mandate Vaccines?
As COVID-19 vaccines become more accessible to the general population, some universities have announced a requirement for upcoming fall students to be vaccinated.
Remembering Selena Quintanilla
Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano music, tragically lost her life at the cusp of her career. On March 31st, 1995, the late singer got shot by Yolanda Salidvar, friend and president of her fan club, and 26 years later her legacy lives on.
Promising Young Woman Promises to Entertain
British director Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman, nominated for Best Picture among others, is a riveting feminist thriller that tackles the often difficult to discuss topics of rape culture and victim blaming.
Faculty Discuss Biden Border Policy as Undocumented Arrivals Spike
The Biden Administration has been criticized for a wave of new migrant arrivals on the United States-Mexican border. This recent influx has been the largest spike of undocumented arrivals since 2019, many being unaccompanied minors, according to NPR.
Hettie Williams, Ph.D., Ties Jersey Shore to Black History
Hettie Williams, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in African American History, discussed the Jersey Shore’s ties to black history on the Eyes On The Jersey Shore radio show on Friday, Feb. 12.
The Beginning Trial of Derek Chauvin
It was the video seen around the world: a police officer with his knee on a man’s neck, who uttered the words, “I can’t breathe.” That man was George Floyd, and the officer, Derek Chauvin, is now on trial for second-degree murder, third degree-murder, and manslaughter. The other four officers that were surrounding him during the incident were all fired and charged with murder, according to The Washington Post.