If you couldn’t already tell by the 400 new emails in your inbox begging for your attention and all but coercing you into releasing your credit card numbers, Christmas is approaching. I have read the words “spend more, save more” at least a dozen times already, and I’m almost positive Santa set up workshop at […]
Publication: Volume 98 (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Monmouth alumna Francesca Fuentes bridges music and community at local event
Monmouth University has no doubt honed some talented alumni, and singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes is no exception. With her raw, personal lyrics and pop-rock mix, Fuentes is a force to be reckoned with. She first began her musical journey when she picked up the guitar at age 12, and she hasn’t stopped since. She began playing […]
Unique study tips to get you through finals
As finals week approaches, many of us find ourselves studying for four, five, or even six classes, leaving us to wonder: How can we manage to complete all of this? Fear not, because I’m here to share some unique (and partly fun) study techniques to help you gain and retain information in preparation for finals. […]
10 things I find incredibly chic
There are so many small habits and choices people make that feel incredibly chic to me. The tiny details someone includes in their everyday life often feel like the height of glamour. While there are countless examples, I narrowed it down to ten, in no particular order. A patterned print is, in my opinion, quite […]
Spiking for Support: Alpha Sigma Tau’s Anchor Bowl benefits a nonprofit
Alpha Sigma Tau Beta Omega Chapter hosted its annual Anchor Bowl volleyball tournament on Nov. 14 at Boylan Gym, raising over $1,500 and raising awareness for 180 Turning Lives Around, a local nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The tournament brought together organizations across campus, drawing sororities, fraternities, club teams, and […]
You can bounce back from anything in life
Have you ever felt like life knocked you down so hard you couldn’t get back up? You’re not alone. How exhausting is it to constantly see or hear others telling you to keep a positive mindset? Simply keeping a positive mindset is easier said than done. This is especially the case when you’re going through […]
Has Christmas lost its spirit?
As the holidays draw near, a sense of wonder seems to fill the air. The crisp chill of late autumn, the Christmas decorations being brought out of storage, the gifts you pick out for your friends and family. It all feels very nostalgic, pleasant, and even magical as the year comes to a close. Don’t […]
Have holidays become to commercialized?
Over the years, the holiday season has become increasingly commercialized, with products for holidays being put out on the shelves earlier each year. The editors at The Outlook have noticed this trend and weighed in on whether the holiday season has become too commercialized, and the impact of this on college students. One editor said, […]
New Jersey Transit cost increases impact student pockets
The cost of living is becoming a rising issue among students. New Jersey Transit implemented a 3% fare increase on July 1, 2025, following last year’s larger 15% hike. According to NJ Spotlight News, the July adjustment was the first under a new state policy that establishes automatic annual fare increases every July going forward, […]
Jack Ford, award-winning journalist, holds discussion and book signing
Monmouth University hosted journalist and author Jack Ford on Thursday, Nov. 20 for a discussion and book signing centered on his new novel, “Beyond This Place of Wrath and Tears”. The event took place in the Great Hall Auditorium and drew students, faculty, and community members interested in Ford’s blend of historical storytelling and contemporary […]





