In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Counseling and Prevention Services (CPS) hosted “Sex & Disability: Navigating Challenges & Celebrating Pleasure” event over zoom on Feb. 10. “We decided to host this event because it promotes a healthy, informed and empowered approach to sexuality. Many students have limited or misinformed knowledge about sex and relationships. Addressing […]
Publication: Volume 97 (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
Valentine’s Day bake sale hosted by the College Democrats
The College Democrats will fundraise for their organization on Feb. 14 through a bake sale. Hosted in the Student Center, members will be selling brownies, cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats. “Valentine’s Day is so important this year more than ever because there is so much hate and lack of empathy being encouraged by Republicans,” […]
Sigma Tau Delta hosts “Blind Date with a Book” event
Monmouth’s Delta Sigma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta will host their “Blind Date with a Book” event on Feb 14. from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Center Cafeteria. Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society, is encouraging students not to judge books by their covers, a sentiment everyone has heard but may not have put into […]
Celebrating America’s Black Trailblazers
Kamala Harris49th Vice President Kamala Harris began her career as a deputy district attorney in Oakland, California before becoming district attorney. In 2004, Harris was elected Attorney General of California by less than one percentage point. She became the first woman and Black American to serve in the role. In 2016, Harris was elected to […]
Should MU consider providing textbooks for their students?
Monmouth, along with many other universities and colleges nation-wide, has many programs that require students to buy textbooks that are necessary for their courses. The unfortunate fact is students have to buy many of these textbooks on their own dime.Some students are spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks alone each semester. Students are already paying […]
Important Black figures in Monmouth’s history
Monmouth University has a rich history influenced by the lives and legacies. During Black History Month, it is especially important to recognize the contributions the Black community has made here at Monmouth. The Great Hall (formerly known as Shadow Lawn and Wilson Hall) is one of the most recognizable parts of the campus. It was […]
How water can improve your health
Since I have been little, drinking a sufficient amount of water has always been something that I made sure to do. As a former athlete, staying hydrated before soccer games, track meets, or basketball games is always something that I had to do. Growing up, I had a soccer coach that engraved the idea of […]
From soul to rock: influential Black artists who shaped music
In celebrating Black History Month, there are so many groundbreaking black musicians and singers who shaped our culture. Whether it was through their stunning renditions, guitar solos, smooth vocals, or musical classics, these names live on in music history. Here’s my list of the most influential black artists. Born and raised right here in the […]
Black American culture in television: storytelling on screen
Black American culture paved the way for many things we see in our everyday lives, including music, food, art, language, and more. More specifically, the part this culture played in television helped influence shows we see now, including those with black actors, producers, writers, and directors. Six shows that have successfully shaped culture, not only […]
Rising Black artists making a scene in music
Every generation has individuals who carry forward the legacy of those who came before them. They pay homage through music and art while recognizing the hard work of earlier artists. Musicians often draw inspiration from the lyrics, beats, and styles of their predecessors. This inspiration is expressed through sampling, cadence, and lyricism in their own […]









