Monmouth University is set to become “The Promised Land” for Springsteen fans, as it was announced on October 18 they will build a 30,000-square foot building on its small campus by 2026 for the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at a hefty price tag of $45 million.Not only will the building host […]
Publication: Volume 96 (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
Enjoy the Charming Darkness of Halloween with Coraline
Halloween is right around the corner. The leaves have turned, the air is crisp, and it’s arguably the best time of the year. What better way to get into the groove of the spooky season than with some friends, a bag of candy, and a scary movie? But there are so many movies to choose […]
Sleepy Hollow: Halloween Movie Heaven
The town of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown inhale and exhale the essence of Halloween. The New York small-town charm will transport you into a classic 2000s Halloween movie. I recently had the opportunity to explore these wonderful New England-style towns. While I was there, I couldn’t help but smile at the similarities between these towns […]
Top 5 Halloween Disney Movies
As a kid, October bore opportunities for dressing up, trick or treating, new cavities, and, perhaps most nostalgic of all, Disney Halloween movies. So, in the spirit of walking down memory lane, here are my top five Disney Halloween Movies you should re-watch. The 2005 film “Twitches” is a fictional story about twin sisters who […]
Local Halloween Events Surrounding West Long Branch
Halloween is just around the corner, and soon enough fall will give way to winter. So, it’s important students take advantage of local towns’ fall delicacies before the season’s over. If you are looking for a fun haunted hayride along with other great scares, there are a few farms and attractions within a 30-minute drive […]
Spooktacular Ideas: 10 Ways to Spend Your Halloween
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is fast-approaching. Allow your inner ghost or goblin to run wild this holiday season by partaking in some spooky, scary fun. Between the paranormal activities, abundance of sweets, and costume-fun, there is something for everyone this season. Here are ten exciting Halloween activities you can do to get […]
Spooky Sips: Halloween Drink Ideas
Whatever your drink of choice, you have plenty of options to try out this Halloween. Get together with some friends and enjoy experimenting (responsibly) with these recipes! A neon green “Beetlejuice” inspired cocktail topped with gummy worms is the perfect spooky drink to kick off the holiday season. Shake together 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz […]
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Picture this: it’s the first week of October, and you’re beaming from the crisp fall weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and anticipation of Halloween. However, with homework and midterms looming over you, that anticipation turns into worry as you realize you have no clever costume to properly celebrate the approaching holiday. Have no fear; here are […]
The LGBTQ+ Community’s Acceptance on Campus
October is National LGBTQ+ History Month, which highlights the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the prominent figures who have paved the way for the generations today. October was officially recognized as this history month in 1994 by Rodney Wilson. He believed it was important for a month to be dedicated to […]
Colleges Against Cancer: A Club Making a Difference
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer. Each year, charities across the United States work to educate the public about breast cancer and raise money to further research that may allow for the development of more effective treatments. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is expected to […]