The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) held its first biennial symposium on human rights and the environment from Mar. 25-27.
Publication: Volume 93 (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
Legalized Recreational Marijuana Not Permitted on Campus Grounds C
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three different bills in order to legalize and regulate the use and consumption of recreational marijuana, fulfilling one of his early on campaign promises on Monday, Feb. 22.
No Weed for Thee
With marijuana now legal in New Jersey, it calls to question what right a location has to ban the substance. Many private properties such as colleges, stores, and hotels have made it clear that the smoking of the substance will not be permitted on a property’s respective premises. While this may seem unreasonable to people who have waited a very long time for marijuana to be legal in the state of New Jersey, private properties are entitled to make these decisions.
College Students: Powered by Caffeiene
Caffeine is no stranger to students at Monmouth University. Dunkin coffee cups can easily be spotted in the hands of several of the University’s students all around campus as they rush to their 8:30 morning classes. From the on-campus coffee shops in Plangere Center to the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, there is no lack of options. Several of us have chugged cans of energy drinks, such as Monster and Red Bull, to stay awake and study during midterms and finals.
Curly Hair Beauty Event Hosted by NJ Chapters of LTA
Monmouth University’s Tau Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated sponsored a “Curly Beauty” program on Monday, March 22. The sisters of the University’s Tau chapter partnered with other New Jersey chapters from Kean, Rutgers, and Seton Hall University to deliver the virtual beauty event.
Cross Country Finshes Up, Track Season Begins
The Cross-Country team recently finished up their brief season at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships (MAAC) on March 5 at Seaview Golf Club in Galloway. Both the men and women broke expectations, earning some of the lowest scores ever as a team in Monmouth history.
“Disparities in Health Care Amongst Different Cultures” Hosted By Chi Upsilon Sigma
On Thursday, March 18, the sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma’s Gamma Beta Chapter hosted a virtual event called “Disparities in Health Care Amongst Different Cultures.” The informative event sought to educate those in attendance about the many ways in which different cultures treat illness and variations in access to health care.
Monmouth Softball Begins the Season 3-1
Softball won three out of four games this past weekend against Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) rival Canisius, starting the season with an impressive 3-1 record.
Concert Life Post-COVID 19
With the world slowly opening up again due to COVID-19 vaccinations, people realize it has been a while since they were around large groups of people, like during concerts. The idea of going to concerts again not only excites people, but scares them too.
Hawks Baseball Springs into Action Winning 3-of-4
On Saturday, Mar. 20, the Monmouth University baseball team earned a split against Quinnipiac University after a win in the second game with a score of 8-5. Quinnipiac took game one with a score of 5-0.