A CAA opener for Monmouth’s women’s lacrosse did not end in the favor of the Hawks. Accumulating a 4-3 record leading up to the first game in CAA play of the 2024 season, the Hawks fell to 4-4 on the season and 0-1 in conference play after a 16-13 loss to the Elon Phoenixes on […]
Publication: Volume 96 (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
Monmouth Baseball Takes on George Mason and Saint Joseph’s
The Monmouth men’s baseball team continues to battle it out on the field as they march through the season. On Friday, Mar. 8, the Hawks played in a double hitter against George Mason. Unfortunately, the Hawks lost in the double hitter, finishing the first game 5-6 going into the 10th inning and the second game […]
Should College Athletes Get Paid?
Should college athletes be getting paid? That’s a question that has been a topic of discussion for quite some time and has even influenced laws and regulations. With college athletes’ busy schedules, hard work, and sacrifice, some believe that college athletes should be getting paid. Still, others believe that they should not be getting paid […]
A Thank You to My Role Models
I think that having to pick one singular role model is especially hard for me to do because there are so many influential people in my life that have shaped me into who I am today. Growing up, I looked up to many famous female athletes, such as Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath, Abby Wambach and […]
Let’s Keep Cursive in School
For many years, the Common Core Curriculum in US schools included cursive writing. However, starting in 2010, cursive handwriting was taken out of the curriculum. Before the development of technology, cursive handwriting was important for students to master, but now it’s largely considered unnecessary. From my experience, it appears that the majority of students in […]
A Colorless World
The absence of color! Sounds like an awful time to me! The “sad beige aesthetic” is a trend that was widely popularized by Kim Kardashian. The aesthetic focuses on minimalism, neutral colors, and modernism. I put minimalism in quotations because, though this aesthetic may appear simplistic, it’s actually a gateway to overconsumption. We have all […]
Spreading Awareness About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is typically a disease that is not on many people’s radar, because why would it be. According to the National MS Society, the disease only affects around one million Americans, so it’s understandable why it would rarely, if ever cross somebody’s mind. It is fairly easy to forget about until, one day, […]
Major Spotlight: Graphic Design
Monmouth offers a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Animation with a Concentration in Graphic and Interactive Design. The comprehensive coursework prepares students to pursue careers in graphic design along with other associated fields. During a student’s time at Monmouth, they will learn marketable skills, and the major also requires that students take on an […]
HawkTank Spotlight: Cultural Senior Concierge
To many, family is extremely important. We care and love the people who have shaped us into the people we are today. Senior political science and international relations student Taiphane Orange began her start-up, Cultural Senior Concierge, a concierge service for non-medical senior citizens. Inspired by her Grandma, Orange said, “The idea for Cultural Senior […]
A Glimpse at the Glamour : 2024 Oscars Red Carpet Looks
Hollywood’s most renowned evening, the Oscars, is a forum for global fashion statements in addition to honoring cinematic brilliance. The 2024 Oscars red carpet was a display of exquisite fashion, with attire ranging from elegant gowns to chic suits. Let’s break down some of the most notable outfits from the event in more detail. Vanessa […]