When I was in high school, I’d often get asked a variation of the same, seemingly burning question: “What are your plans for the weekend?” At the time, I could rely on my family as an excuse. A quick, “No, sorry, I have plans with my family this weekend,” or my ultimate favorite, “My mom […]
Publication: Volume 97 (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
Are dating apps a problem?
In 2024, the presence of dating apps is nothing new; millions of people bothyoung and old have utilized sites like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and more to meet potentialmatches. Dating apps have revolutionized the dating world; for the first time in history,one can get a date without lifting a finger (besides the thumbs required for swiping […]
Professor Morano donates rare turtle fossils to NJ State Museum collection
The New Jersey State Museum recently added four 65 million-year-old turtle fossils found by Monmouth University Professor of Journalism John Morano to their collection. Dr. Dana Ehret, Curator of Natural History at the State Museum and adjunct faculty member in the University’s Department of Biology, explained that three of the four turtle fossils are peripheral […]
“The Outlook” hosts Ellen Jovin’s The Grammar Table
“The Outlook” hosted Ellen Jovin’s The Grammar Table on the student center patio from 1 to 3 p.m., on Oct. 23. During this event, students and faculty could come visit Jovin’s table to discuss her favorite topic: grammar. Jovin is a grammarian and national bestselling author of her book “Rebel with a Clause.” In 2018, […]
Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges holds discussion in Pollak Theatre
Monmouth hosted Ruby Bridges, a civil rights activist who was one of the first African American children to attend a formerly white-only school in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis in the 1960s. Her presentation took place in the Pollak Theatre on Oct. 22, and it was titled “The Courage to Challenge Racial […]
Blue Hawk Records 25th Compilation Album coming Dec. 6
Monmouth University’s student-run record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR), is set to release its 25th compilation album on Dec. 6, featuring the students and alums of the University. Past albums such as “Back On Track,” “20,” “Exit 22,” “Chapter XXIII,” and “Open 24 Hours” have featured Stevie 808, Olivia Melfi, Elena Worton, Jill Bernstein, Azure […]
Women’s soccer secures regular season title
Senior day was well spent for the Hawks as they beat Hampton 2-0 on Sunday Oct. 27, securing the CAA regular season title and clinching the number one seed for the upcoming CAA tournament. It all began when forward Summer Reimet set the tempo for the game at the 9:17 mark, making her way around […]
“The Outlook” editor’s thoughts prior to election day
In less than one week, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2024 general election. The presidency, control of Congress and key governor’s races are all at stake with major implications. More than 46 million votes have already been cast through mail-in and early voting ballots, […]
Why Halloween is the best holiday ever
The best time of the year is here, and of course, I am talking about Halloween. A holiday filled with so many unique activities and traditions that can only be acceptable one day of the year. There is truly no other day like it. So I’m here, as Halloween’s number one fan, to tell you […]
Best Halloween candy
Throughout my many years of trick-or-treating and dressing up on Halloween, the annual trading of candy between my siblings would commence soon after we went up and down the block asking for candy. While we dumped our buckets and sorted every piece, I would be the first one to trade. Typically, I kept my Twix, […]









