After 36 years at Monmouth University, Donna Dolphin, Associate Professor for the Department of Communication and founding advisor of HawkTV, is retiring. Dolphin was hired into a brand-new faculty position with the task to create a curriculum in media studies and TV production. “That didn’t exist at Monmouth. Over the years I created courses, helped […]
Saying goodbye is never easy. Normally, you don’t get to do it twice. On this rare occasion, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to do just that. I wrote my first senior goodbye last year, but it was really more of a “see you later” because I knew I would be returning this year as […]
Most of us have heard at one time or another the age-old expression, “It takes a village”— a common idiom used to describe the effort that goes into raising a child. This “village” is a diverse collective, united by their commitment to one’s well-being and success. Considering the family, friends, educators, and mentors that have […]
Summer is one of the best seasons. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the nights are longer. There are so many things to look forward to in the summer, like bonfires, boardwalks, piers, and all the ice cream you can eat. And who can forget the best part of it all? School […]
I think having pets by your side and to take care of is an amazing thing. I am a big dog lover, and, for my family, getting a dog was one of the best things that happened to us. Before we got our dog, a mini golden doodle, my siblings and I would constantly fight […]
If you haven’t yet eaten today, I suggest you skip over this article until you have as our discussion of comfort foods is bound to make your mouth water. Comfort foods are meals that are uniquely nostalgic and sentimental to a person. As the name suggests, it provides a sense of comfort. Common American comfort […]
On Monday, April 17, six Monmouth students stepped up to the mic to give their best pitch about their prospective businesses. Each HawkTank finalist got ten minutes to let the audience members and judges see the value in their businesses and what sets them apart in each market. Over the last few months, these finalists […]
A huge sun glare comes through the glass doors of Rechnitz Hall and I’m standing by the newsstand freshly stacked with that week’s edition, waiting for my art history class to begin. I pick one up and begin reading. I’m enthralled, I continue reading even as I set my bag down and sit at the […]
We all can appreciate a good song that just gets us in the summer mood, one that makes the seasonal depression drift away and allows us to close our eyes and imagine driving down the coast. No matter what type of music you listen to, here are a few songs to add to your summer […]
Summer is right around the corner, which means beach days, pool parties, festivals, and late-night cruises down the highway with friends. Nonetheless, it can become difficult to prioritize your health with everything going on, so here are some tips on how to stay healthy during the busy summer months. 1) Make a morning routineAfter the […]