Emily Henry has taken the romance novel world by storm. Ever since her first big title, “Beach Read,” released smack dab in the middle of the 2020 Covid Pandemic, Henry has written four more New York Times best-selling romance novels. Her most recent release, “Funny Story,” sold over 800,000 copies in North America. Her books […]
Publication: Volume 97 (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
“The Penguin”: HBO’s new hit show
“The Penguin,” HBO’s new miniseries, is a gritty expansion of Gotham’s criminal underworld, following Colin Farrell’s captivating portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot, a character that first gained attention in “The Batman” (2022). Set one week after the assassination of crime boss Carmine Falcone and the catastrophic flooding of Gotham, the show delves deep into the Penguin’s […]
The importance of a balanced lifestyle
We are told our whole lives that it is essential to maintain balance in many different aspects of our lives including our diets, exercise habits, and work-life ratio. However, with technology blurring the boundaries between work and our personal lives, easy and affordable access to fast food, and a lack of time, motivation, and energy […]
Finding your identity
Freshman year is typically one of your hardest years. Not academically so much, but on finding yourself, your people, your “belonging.” You probably grew up with the same group of kids throughout high school, middle school, and even maybe primary school; you knew everyone and you probably had your own group of friends, maybe the […]
“Springsteen on Screen”: Inside the vault
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BASCAM), hosted the event “Springsteen on Screen” which featured Emmy and Grammy award-winning director Thom Zimny showcasing never before seen footage of Springsteen in celebration of his 75th birthday on Sept. 28. The event also featured special guest and E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg who […]
Monmouth University welcomes most diverse class in 91-year history
This Fall, Monmouth enrolled it’s most diverse freshman class as a show of a true dedication to opening the doors to students from all backgrounds. Patrick F. Leahy, Ed.D., President of Monmouth, mentioned that he is immensely proud to welcome this class. “I hope it is evidence of our continuing commitment to creating a welcoming, […]
MU Players raise money for BCEFA in NYC
Monmouth University’s student-run theater club, MU Players, volunteered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) in New York City on Sept. 22 at their 38th Annual Flea Market and Grand Auction. The event raised $1,421,657, breaking last year’s record according to the BCEFA website. BCEFA is an organization dedicated to helping those within the entertainment industry […]
Meet the Greeks event held on Shadow Lawn
On Friday, Sept. 20, Monmouth Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) held a Meet the Greeks tabling event on Shadow Lawn. The event occurred from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and consisted of the 15 chapters under Greek life, as well as the Panhellenic, the United Greek, and the Interfraternity Councils. According to the Fraternity and […]
Is journalism dead or are media simply evolving?
“Journalism is dead.” A statement that is continuously heard all around us. Those of us intending to go into journalism are constantly being questioned about what we will ever do with that degree. Because journalism is dying, right? Actually, that’s far from the truth. Journalism is more alive than ever, and the question to be […]









