With the 2025 MLB season officially underway, all eyes in the tri-state area are on the defending American League champion New York Yankees. After losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the main focus of the offseason was to re-sign Juan Soto. However, that did not happen as he signed a record breaking […]
Publication: Volume 97 (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
The Masters Tournamnet is underappreciated
“A tradition unlike any other” is the signature phrase for legendary announcer Jim Nantz in how he describes the Masters. Jim Nantz, the voice of The Masters since 1986, has described the tournament as:“The Masters is the one tournament with a timeless quality, where legends are celebrated.” The Masters is one of the most historic […]
Culture Fest brings the world to Anacon Hall
Last Tuesday, the ordinarily quiet Anacon Hall in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center was buzzing with sound, smell, and celebration. Tables lined the room, each one alive with color, conversation, and culture–from Italian masks to global trivia wheels to Japanese drumming echoing throughout the room. This was Culture Fest, a student-led event designed to bring […]
Phi Alpha inducts new members
“Through Knowledge–the Challenge to Serve.” That is the slogan of Phi Alpha, the Social Work National Honor Society that inducted 29 new members on Mar. 31, bringing the Upsilon chapter to a total of 51 active members. Melissa MacDonald, MSW student and Phi Alpha president, explained, “Our mission as a society is to provide a […]
HawkTank spotlight: Buzz & Board
As we get older, social gatherings can often revolve around going out for drinks. However, not everyone may want to – or can – participate in this drinking culture. Despite this, there is a notable lack of social spaces for adults that do not center around bars or alcohol. Graduate English student, Veronique Manfredini, realizes […]
Finals week essentials
Finals week is just around the corner – which means it’s time to start prepping! Make sure you have all these items secured in your backpack before you head off to the library for a full night of studying.
Dear sweat sets, see you next winter: Predicting this summer’s fashion trends
As we get closer to summer, the fashion scene is getting ready to upgrade its wardrobe in terms of color, material, and style. Here’s a glimpse of the key trends set to dominate the 2025 summer season! First, let’s go over what you will see in terms of color. This summer is all about bold, […]
Monmouth University’s Music and Theatre Department presents “Industry Alumni Networking Event”
O n April 8, at Woods Theatre, successful Monmouth alumni gathered to share their advice, lives, and love of music. Over the years, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) has made 25 compilation albums with 132 original artists creating 147 tracks, involving over 900 students. Their contributions to not only the university but also to these students’ […]
A night at the Transparent Clinch Gallery: The Nick Moss Band and Dennis Gruenling
If you’re ever looking for an experience that’ll last a lifetime, go to the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park. I had the pleasure of attending the “Blues Band Workshop & Show with Nick Moss and Dennis Gruenling Live at the Transparent Clinch Gallery,” on April 10, which featured a Q&A discussion and a live […]
College student star: Ley Soul makes her mark in R&B and soul
C alming melodies that soothe the mind and tranquil lyrics define the music of Chicago-based R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Ley Soul. As a college student, she redefines neo-soul by drawing inspiration from artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Kadhja Bonet. Her jazzy voice and dreamy ballads create an out-of-body experience. Although her discography consists of […]