Monmouth University’s Winter Ball, co-hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and Resident Hall Association (RHA), is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Great Hall. Maria Vasquez Garcia, Area Coordinator for Residential Life, described the nature of the event, “This is a huge staple at […]
Publication: Volume 96 (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
BSACAM Hosts Beatles Symposium
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) hosted a conference to commemorate the year 1964 and the Beatles. The Beatles have contributed more than sixty years’ worth of music and history, and this month marks a very special anniversary for the band: it is the 60th anniversary […]
Graduate Student Co-Authors Statements for UN
Monmouth University social work graduate student Sophia Caporusso, alongside social work associate professors Anne Deepak, Ph.D., and Michael Cronin, Ph.D., co-authored statements on behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) that were submitted to and published by the United Nations (UN). The UN North American team submitted these statements to the United Nations […]
Monmouth Swim Closes Out Their Regular Season
The Monmouth University men’s and women’s swim team hosted La Salle at Steadman Natatorium on Saturday Feb. 3 for Senior Day to close out their regular season. After claiming wins against Iona on Nov. 3, Manhattan on Nov. 10, and Saint Peter’s on Jan. 20, the men’s team picked up their fourth win (148-114) versus […]
Men’s Basketball Claim Ninth Straight Home Win
The Monmouth Men’s basketball team (12-11) went against the Drexel Dragons (15-8) last Thursday, Feb. 1, at Ocean First Center. The Hawks stayed solid with a decent lead throughout the whole game. This has been the second time the Hawks have seen the Dragons this season. The difference between then and now is that Monmouth […]
Women’s Basketball Soars 13-7 This Season
The Monmouth University Women’s Basketball team soared as they earned a spot as one of the top road wins streak of seven. On Feb. 2, 2024, the Monmouth University Women’s basketball team took flight as they played against Towson where they celebrated Pride Night. In the first quarter, it was a fight between the Monmouth […]
Michael Quigg Named CAA Honorable Mention
For the second year in a row, Quigg is a Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention. Quigg recently finished a 2023 season in which he started every game for the Hawks and led the team in forced turnovers (17), which is seventh most in a single season in program history. On Feb. 27, he was named the […]
Is the Movie Theater Experience a Thing of the Past?
In the past years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters have been reportedly declining in attendees, causing the closing of many theaters around the country. This is mostly due to the increase in popularity of streaming services and the ability to watch movies from the comfort of your own couch. For many, they cannot […]
The Pros and Cons of Having Free College Education for All
Whether college should be free or not has been a common question for quite some time. It’s a controversial topic as it raises many benefits and drawbacks. There are some countries around the world that do offer free, or nearly free, education. In general, the “pros” of free are: having better access to education, the […]