Monmouth University’s Policy Debate team won team and individual speaking awards at the American Debate Association’s Fall Championship tournament, hosted by the University of Minnesota, from Saturday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Nov. 15. Debaters Devin Coia and Valentina Lazoja received a team trophy for progressing past the Quarter-Final playoff round, which indicates the final 8 […]
Publication: Volume 94 (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)
Leon Hess Business School Hosts Kick-Off For “Beyond Borders” Initiative
In collaboration with Monmouth’s Enactus Club and Future Business Leaders Organization, the Leon Hess Business School hosted its first kick-off event for its new Mentoring Beyond Borders (MeBB) initiative on Monday, Nov. 8. This program aims to not only foster Monmouth students’ practical, real-world transferrable skills across the globe, but to also aid in the […]
Panel Discussion Concerning The Protection of Whales
The Monmouth University Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and Urban Coast Institute (UCI) began the second season of their joint Global Ocean Governance Lecture Series with a panel discussion of international issues and challenges concerning the protection of whales, on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The discussion was moderated by Professor Randall Abate, director of the IGU, […]
University Hosts Interdisciplinary Conference On Race
The Department of History and Anthropology hosted a virtual Interdisciplinary Conference on Race on Friday, Nov. 12.The event consisted of four panel discussions followed by a conclusionary participant roundtable and reflection. One panel, titled Politics and Social Change, featured panelists Katherine Parkin, Julius Adekunle, Justin Montana, and Rajnarind Kaur. In this session, panelists provided a […]
Monmouth Football Beats North Alabama
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon here in West Long Branch, on November 6, at Kessler Stadium where the Monmouth Hawks (5-3) defeated the North Alabama Lions (2-6) in a Big South matchup 45-33. The game began with the Lions starting with the ball and the Hawks defense came out firing. It started with two […]
Mens Soccer Wins in Quarterfinals of MAAC Tournament
On Nov. 7, the Monmouth University men’s soccer team beat second-seeded Saint Peter’s 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament all thanks to Julian Gomez. The Hawks (8-8-2) outshot the Peacocks (8-9-1) 14-5 and never allowed a single shot on goal. Saint Peter’s goalkeeper made five stops keeping Monmouth off the board until late […]
Women’s Soccer Team is MAAC Champions
Monmouth women’s soccer took care of business and captured its sixth MAAC Tournament title in program history with a decisive 4-0 win against Quinnipiac on Sunday, Nov. 7. This is the sixth championship title in program history.Monmouth started the offensive attack early in the game. A corner kick delivered by Jesi Rossman led to a […]
Multicultural Greek Council Hosts Stroll and Salute Exhibition Show
BOOM, STOMP, CLAP! On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, the Multicultural Greek Council hosted a Stroll and Salute Exhibition Show. The event, which took place in Anacon Hall at 9:30 p.m., gave organizations from the Council an opportunity to perform percussive dances specific to their chapters. But what exactly is the meaning behind stepping and strolling? […]
Phil Murphy Wins Reelection
Following a night of national disappointment for Democrats, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) narrowly defeated challenger Jack Ciattarelli (R), securing a second term. He will be sworn in for a second term in Jan. 2022, becoming the first Democratic governor in the state to win reelection since 1977. As of the latest count, Murphy […]
MARVEL’S The Eternals: Chloé Zhao’s Foray Into The Superhero Blockbuster
Hold onto your hats and prepare for the superhero film event of a lifetime; because Marvel Studios is back with their newest blockbuster, the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel’s Eternals. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, best credited for 2020’s Nomadland, this new odyssey on the MCU takes us farther into […]