Surf, sun, sand, and songs that will ring in your ears for the rest of your life. That’s what it’s like at the Sea Hear Now music festival in Asbury Park. If you’re a music lover, then the festival experience is something you have to try at least once. Imagine: you walk into the festival, […]
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is the title of Mitski’s latest album, released on Sept. 15, 2023. Mitski demonstrates loneliness in oneself, this feeling that we can’t live within ourselves, and the urge to long for something different. This weighty imagery isn’t anything new for Mitski; the alternative/indie icon is known for […]
Famous for its pumpkin spice lattes and an emphasis on coziness, the fall season is often accompanied by a desire to give our living spaces an autumnal revamp. Given that fall holidays are rooted in belonging and inclusion, it makes sense that fall decorating can be a special way to bond with other people; however, […]
A person’s life can greatly change during their time in college. It’s a period of academic development, personal discovery, and, for many, the chance to make connections that will last a lifetime. College is more than just academics; it’s a rare opportunity to forge lasting friendships that can shape your future. It’s a time when […]
Singers, dancers, and actors will be taking the stage for Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department’s production of Pippin this November. This 1972 musical is, for the first time, being set at Monmouth University. From orientation to graduation, Pippin will take on the challenges and victories that Monmouth students experience in real life. “There […]
When most people think about theatre, they think of big Broadway shows with talented performers who sound like they were made for the stage. But everyone starts somewhere, and for some, that happens right here at Monmouth University. MU Players is a student-run theatre club. They host events, fundraisers, and even their own yearly student-produced […]
Financial literacy is a real-world skill that is often overlooked in the public school system. However, there are many benefits from implementing good financial habits at a young age as well as issues younger generations will face that, in my opinion, should bring some urgency to teaching children financial skills. First, it’s important to understand […]
Modern pop music is designed to please everyone, and that’s a problem. In the past, the hip, new songs and musicians you and your friends would blast to annoy your parents were the most popular. Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, anything that could get mom and pop to shake their fists and […]
Physical activity is something many students find tricky to carve out time for due to other priorities or interests. It is totally okay to prefer video games and reading over running and lifting weights, but there is a perk regarding physical activity. I believe that a secret ingredient to success inside the classroom is participating […]