Publication: Volume 97 (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
2025 Grammy predicitons: The race to Best New Artist
The 2024 music industry has seen a massive resurgence in hyper pop, country ballads, and new artists who are each vying for a nomination at the 67th Grammy Awards. From genre-bending musicians and viral pop sensations, there is a fresh wave of talent this award season that will draw increased attention to the ceremony next […]
Samara Cyn: Rising female rap sensation
Tennessee-born, Los Angeles-based rapper, Samara Cyn has quickly captured attention with her unique blend of neo-soul and hip-hop music. In March 2024, she dropped “Green Eyes Freestyle,” on social media, featuring a laid-back video of her casually delivering bars. The post garnered significant attention, racking up 138,000 likes and praise from fans, including one comment […]
A Conversation with Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray
The Monmouth University Polling Institute was founded in 2005 and has since been led by Director Patrick Murray. The Institute is located on the first floor of the Plangere Center. Last year, FiveThirtyEight, a nonpartisan polling database, ranked Monmouth’s Polling Institute fifth in the nation out of 589 polling centers. Why is Monmouth’s Polling Institute […]
What To Consider Before Downloading Dating Apps
It’s no secret that technology has taken over, and as digital natives, Gen-Zers are well aware that it has invaded many different aspects of our day-to-day lives, dating being one of them. Dating apps are widely recognized as one of the leading methods of meeting potential partners. However, there are specific issues to consider before […]
Cozy Fall Activities
As the fall season starts to roll in, it’s the perfect time to start getting festive and engage in activities to get in tune with the autumnal ambiance. Embrace the season by exploring the endless activities it offers and appreciating the essence this season invites us to savor. Here are some ideas that can help […]
Is the phone ban in classrooms worth it?
The phone ban in classrooms has both pros and cons. First, removing phones can promote learning without distractions. With students paying more attention, test scores could soar, and information could be easily absorbed. Another pro is the socialization aspect. Teens are developing and maturing and require socialization to thrive. At this stage, it is important […]
Amazon Must Haves – College Edition
I think it’s safe to say at some point in our college life, we’ve wondered if we werebuying the right things or if we were forgetting something. The worst is not having a clue aboutwhere to start when buying college essentials and how you can find relatively cheap items. Ascollege students, we’re looking for affordability, […]
Members of the Monmouth community re-adjust to new budget cuts
The Fall semester began with many departments and other university units having to rebalance and re-prioritize their spending. Departments and organizations were notified of the budget cuts that were rolled out during the summer. “During the early portion of the summer we were told that our [Writing Service’s] budget was essentially going to be cut […]