Monmouth baseball secured its second series sweep of the season over their conference rival, the Towson Tigers, this weekend. It marked their third sweep of the season and allowed the Hawks to maintain their hold on first place in the CAA North Division. This is the Hawks first time since 2018 that they have gotten […]
Publication: Volume 98 (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
U.S. Navy set to blockade ships in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Sunday, April 12, that the United States Navy will begin blockading ships entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz, hours after peace talks between the United States and Iran collapsed in Islamabad, Pakistan. In a Truth Social post reported by CBS News, Trump said the Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and […]
Industry Alumni Networking panel: Finding the path to your career
On April 7, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) hosted their fourth annual Industry Alumni Networking event in Woods Theatre featuring five former Monmouth University (MU) students with current jobs in the entertainment field. Hosted by chair of the Music & Theatre Arts Department and specialist professor, Joe Rapolla and BHR President Antonia Bongiorno, the event embodied […]
Laufey’s “A Matter of Time: The Final Hour”: Behind the fairytale of love
After seven months since the release of “A Matter of Time,” Laufey has finally decided it was time to release the deluxe edition “A Matter of Time: The Final Hour” on April 10. While we may have turned into madwomen awaiting its release, it was well worth the wait. The original edition of the album […]
Your 2026 summer playlist
Summer is right around the corner, and no time is better than now to find some perfect songs and albums suited for the season. From the 80s to as recent as a year ago, these songs remain timeless for their melodies that make you feel like you’re right on summers’ doorstep. We could all use […]
Coachella so far: What you need to know
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has returned to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for its 2026 edition, taking place from April 10–19. Every year, it feels like Coachella takes over the internet for a few weeks, but this year it feels even more unavoidable. Between influencer outfit videos, celebrity appearances, brand […]
Are The Masters losing prestige and class?
The Masters is supposed to be one of the most traditional and respected events in all of sports but this year, it felt a little different. The 2026 PGA Tour season is in full swing and its most prestigious tournament, The Masters, just wrapped up on Sunday, April 12th. While watching countless hours of it […]
Should mental health days be excused?
Now more than ever, mental health is a topic that circles schools, homes, and universities, and it is important to prioritize students’ health physically and mentally. This is something that schools should start to take into consideration when it comes to absences, and discussing if mental health days should be excused or not. In schools, […]
Is the dining hall open long enough?
Over the course of recent weeks, there has been some openly-expressed concern from people within the Monmouth University community about the current dining hours at the dining hall on campus. Currently, the campus dining hall is open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. from Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturdays and […]
WMCX 88.9 begins expansion of its music catalog
After broadcasting rock and alternative music for over 50 years, WMCX, Monmouth University’s student-run radio station, will be expanding their music catalog to include a variety of new genres including pop, dance, and more. Professor Aaron Furgason, PhD, and the WMCX Advisor, as well as the members of the WMCX Executive Board, decided on the […]






