Monmouth field hockey wrapped up a four-game homestand with two dominant wins, adding to an undefeated record on the season. On Sept. 5, Monmouth played Temple University, securing a 5-2 win. The first goal came at the 9:31 mark from sophomore forward Claire Campen, who has scored in all games so far this season. Freshman […]
Oh boy! Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend” on Aug. 29, a little over a year after “Short n’ Sweet.” The new album of 12 songs has received both acclaim and backlash. It seems no one understands Carpenter’s simple yet clever lyricism and feminine position. However, people across the board cannot […]
After completing a 14- year run, the Broadway production of “Mamma Mia!” closed on Sept. 12, 2015. However, the hit has returned to the Winter Garden Theatre for a limited engagement, opening Aug. 14, for a six month run. As a fan of ABBA since childhood, and a long-time “Mamma Mia!” enthusiast, I secured tickets, […]
Monmouth University’s culture encompasses many things, but at the forefront is the love for New Jersey’s music history and Bruce Springsteen, aside from “Annie,” of course. So it was no surprise that our student record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) had teased a release over the summer seemingly paying homage to the singer’s 50th anniversary […]
In May, more than 70 students were arrested during a sit-in protest at Columbia University, occupying the Butler Library, as reported by The New York Times. This demonstration quickly gained media attention as police escorted protestors out in handcuffs. At New York University, administrators responded to similar protests with heightened security measures and disciplinary consequences. […]
Summer is coming to an end. As a summer lover, those six words are hard for me to come to terms with. The summer season officially ends on Sept. 23. So how should we prepare to kiss summer goodbye? Should we jump right into pumpkin spice and sweaters? Maybe not. We need to savor the […]
It’s back-to-school season! If you’re wondering what necessities you may need in your bag, you’re in the right place! Here are 15 items you should keep in your bag for school. Notebooks or FoldersThe whole reason we are here, as much as we all hate to admit it, is for class. This means we should […]
Starting college can be overwhelming, but here are five key tips that helped me settle in and thrive at Monmouth. 1. Get involved!Join clubs as early as you can. Coming into college, I received a lot of rather cliché advice but of all the unsolicited tips I received, this one has rung true: get involved. […]
Every summer is defined by music. Be it an artist, a genre, or just an aesthetic, the sphere of popular music is dominated every year by one singular sound. Last year, we had Brat summer, and the dirty, grimy world of underground hyperpop infiltrated everything from clothing ads to radio stations. The year before, we […]
Going to a school that is made up of students and faculty that root for sports teams from allover, I realize that not everyone got the privilege of becoming a fan of arguably the best team, the Philadelphia Eagles. While it was taught to me by my family, who are originally from Philly, I have […]