When thinking about Black cinema, what does your mind go to? You may think of any one of the countless films by the great Spike Lee, or even Ryan Coogler films. However, there are also an immense number of great films by Black filmmakers that seem to go unseen when compared to these giants. Here […]
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for spending time with your loved ones, especially your partner. Unfortunately, it can be very expensive; it is estimated that households will budget $200 for the day. Stores and restaurants take advantage of this time to boost sales and make customers spend more money. It’s not fair for students […]
Every year, Valentine’s Day comes with wildly unrealistic expectations. Social media wants you to believe Feb. 14 is reserved for candlelit dinners, coordinated outfits, andcouples posting captions like “my forever.” However, college students know better. This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, which sounds promising at first. No classes, no waking up early, and […]
For this month’s Top 10, “The Outlook” talked to Professor David Tripold from the Music and Theatre Arts Department.Tripold has been nourishing the musical minds of Monmouth students for 29 years, and fulltime since 1999. He directs the University’s chamber and concert choirs which perform every winter and spring semester. He tackles the challenge that […]
When people talk about Black History Month, it often gets framed as an opportunity to look back. What were some major “firsts” that Black Americans were only afforded decades ago? What barriers did Black people have to overcome — and are still overcoming — to get ahead in a system shaped by racism? More often […]
At some point in your time at Monmouth, leaving the University at peak hours of the day by car can be a slow drag, especially after your last class of the day and you’re excited to go home. For many students including faculty, this has become a customary part of the daily routine on campus. […]
For many college students, and even faculty members, the feeling of not belonging is considered to be a constant struggle—it’s mainly hidden and often internalized. It can appear when you walk into a classroom and realize you are one of only a few who look like you, or when your accomplishments feel overlooked by peers […]
On Feb. 6, in the Intercultural Center, the president of The Black Student Union, Simara Rodriguez curated “The Beauty of Being”, a portrait gallery that celebrated Black History Month, the diversity, stories, and identities that make up our Monmouth community. With this years national theme being “A Century of Black History Commemorations, it marks 100 […]
Join Marc Tyler Nobleman to Discuss His Book and Hulu Documentary WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (Jan. 28, 2026) – The Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities & Social Sciences, with the assistance of the School of Education, is pleased to announce Marc Tyler Nobleman’s discussion of his book Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman and the […]
M onmouth University’s men’s lacrosse team kicks off their 2026 season this weekend, looking to improve from their 2025 campaign. Last season, the team struggled to perform up to expectations, as the team went 5-9. It was the Hawks’ fourth straight season only winning five games. Head Coach Brian Fisher returns for his 13th season […]