Monmouth University’s ArtNOW visiting artist series hosted a virtual Arts-Engineering discussion and performance with Sam Cusumano on Monday, Nov 1. The event was a continuation of this year’s theme, Electric Frequencies: Social Progress and Digital Activism. In the first installment of the two-part series, Cusumano discussed his recent work with biodata sonification on plants and […]
Publication: Volume 94 (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)
MU Center For American Music Announces Springsteen Exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center in partnership with the GRAMMY Museum, Bruce Spingsteen Archives, and Center for American Music at Monmouth University have announced a traveling exhibit titled “Bruce Springsteen Live,” beginning Friday, Oct. 1 and running through Sunday, March 20. The exhibit features artifacts, live performance footage, instruments, stage costumes, exclusive interviews, concert […]
Making Bucket Lists Positive
I have always wondered why bucket lists were associated with death. I mean, I get the idea of it being a list of things to do before you die, but why do we wait until we are old or know we are dying before making one? I might be strange, but I think that a […]
Fun Professors Or Strict Professors: Which Do Students Like More?
When it comes to professors, there are definitely many different types. I might even dare to say that finding a professor that is exactly what you want is a nearly impossible task. Not saying that other professors aren’t good, but it is rare to find one that has everything you want. Some professors are too […]
How to Budget Your Money As A College Student
A broke college student. Who hasn’t heard or referred to oneself as that? It can be easy to spend your last paycheck going out to eat, or shopping, but it’s important to maintain some self-control when it comes to your finances. We all have dreaded bills to pay, so it’s important that you have enough […]
Student Spotlight: Zachary Dougherty, One of Insider NJ’s 2021 Millennial Leaders
Zachary Dougherty, a junior studying History and Political Science with a concentration in International Relations, has recently been included for the fourth time in a row in Insider NJ’s Insider 100: Millennials list. Dougherty has always possessed an affinity for public service and government, which led him to pursue this career. He believes his majors […]
Tea Culture Around The World
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. The history and culture surrounding tea is so varied and complex it would be near impossible to cover all its preparations and styles. However, this article will attempt to provide a general understanding of some of the most popular tea styles, […]
The Enchanting World of BookTok
Everyone (at least, almost everyone) is familiar with the hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok. It‘s grown from a small video editing app to become one of the world’s biggest communication and social media forums, especially for the youngest generations, though older generations participate as well. Like most social media apps, TikTok implements what we nebulously […]
Director’s Cut: CHVRCHES – Screen Violence
“It’s not a long album—standard, really, at ten songs in 43 minutes,” I said at the beginning of the semester.I was talking about Chvrches and their dark and horror-movie-inspired fourth studio album, Screen Violence, which dropped earlier this year on Aug. 27. And, as if on cue for the spookiest time of the year, Chvrches […]
Blue Hawk Records to Release“Back on Track” Full-Length Album
Back and better than ever is the Blue Hawk Records team, with their upcoming release of “Back on Track”! This semester marks Blue Hawk’s 19th compilation, and while usually it involves an EP, this is the first time ever that Blue Hawk Records is releasing a full-length, 8-track album! “Back on Track” captures the essence […]






