Declan McKenna’s latest album “What Happened to the Beach?” may not answer the titular question, but it definitely brings listeners back to an era long before McKenna’s own time. Released on Feb. 9, 2024, “What Happened to the Beach?” is the English singer-songwriter’s third studio album and continues the trajectory of McKenna drawing inspiration from […]
Publication: Volume 96 (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
Sea Hear Now 2024: A Must or Bust?
What has two major headliners, a venue on the Jersey Shore, and mixed reviews from their festival fans? Did you guess Sea Hear Now? If you did, you’re right! Sea Hear Now Music Festival finally released its lineup on Mar. 5 amid the Instagram and Facebook glitch. After last year’s killer lineup of stars like […]
The 96th Annual Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night was celebrated on Mar. 10, 2024. The 96th annual Oscars award ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, making this ceremony his fourth time being host. The show premiered live on ABC during its new time of 7:00 pm EST. Jimmy […]
Pence Joins Ex-Trump Officials in Withholding Endorsement of Former President
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined a growing list of former Trump officials in refusing to endorse their former boss on Friday, Mar. 15. Pence appeared on Fox News where he said he “cannot in good conscience endorse Donald Trump,” the man whom he worked side by side with for four years. It’s the first […]
Vincent DiMattio: Celebrating the Life of an Artist
Thanks to my dad, Art Professor Vincent DiMattio, I was lucky enough to call Monmouth College my playground when I was younger. Dad would take me on campus and let me sit in on his classes and observe him in his studio. I’d play darts from the paint-covered couch and watch, from the corner of […]
Commuter Students Struggle with Lack of Parking
Monmouth University students, specifically commuters, are worried about the lack of parking available in commuter lots as of late—namely, the Northwest Lot behind the Plangere Center for Communication. Many students have expressed their frustration, claiming that the lack of parking affects multiple aspects of their commute to school. Lauren Bevacqua is a senior English major […]
Dawn Schultz Named Dance Ed. Teacher of the Year
Dawn Schultz, an adjunct professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, was awarded the 2024 Dance Education Teacher of the Year by the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD). “I knew I had been nominated for Teacher of the Year, but I wasn’t aware I won the award […]
Bilingual Poetry Reading Held on March 5
The Department of World Languages and Cultures celebrated this Women’s History Month by hosting a bilingual poetry reading on Tuesday, Mar. 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Intercultural Center in Magill Commons Dining Hall. The event will contain the works of poet, journalist, and activist Susana Falcón. Falcón has written about human and civil rights […]
Men’s Lacrosse Remains Unbeaten at Home inRainy Day Matchup
After the Monmouth Men’s Lacrosse Team had back-to-back losses on the road, they returned back to West Long Branch to face Wagner and Mount St. Mary’s to secure consecutive wins and remain unbeaten after a home opener victory. On Feb. 28, Monmouth claimed their second win of the season against Wagner, 12-6. Both teams had […]
Men’s Basketball Finishes the Regular Season Strong at Elon
The Monmouth Hawks (17-14) took on the Elon Phoenix (13-18) this past Saturday, Mar. 2, at Schar Center, in Elon, North Carolina. Thanks to a huge offensive spark of 53 points in the second half, Monmouth was able to run away with this game, beating Elon by the score of 85-70. Graduate student guard Xander […]