The U.S. Department of Education recently proposed changes to federal student loan repayment plans that could affect graduate borrowers nationwide. Driven by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, the proposal would modify income-driven repayment options and introduce new borrowing limits for graduate and professional programs, changes that may directly affect students pursuing advanced degrees in […]
Publication: Volume 98 (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Symposium explores Native American boarding school legacy
Students, faculty and local community members gathered on Thursday, Mar. 27 at Monmouth University for a symposium examining the historical impact of Native American boarding schools, featuring a keynote speech by historian, Brenda J. Child. The event was held at 10:05 a.m. in the Great Hall Auditorium, focusing on the theme “Boarding Schools and American […]
Monmouth becomes latest victim of massive cyberattack
Pure Extraction and Ransom (PEAR) claims to have stolen 16 terabytes of data according to Comparitech, following President Patrick F. Leahy’s email to Monmouth students and faculty on Mar. 13 addressing a cybersecurity incident. The University is yet to confirm this information. According to Comparitech, PEAR is a cybercriminal group that steals and ransoms data. […]
Government shutdown disrupts spring break travel for Monmouth students
For many college students, spring break is a chance to relax after weeks of classes. Unfortunately, for some Monmouth University students, returning from vacation meant long delays, canceled flights, and unexpected expenses as the federal government shutdown disrupted travel during one of the busiest periods of the year. The shutdown affected agencies under the U.S. […]
Season recap: men’s basketball
The 2025-26 Monmouth men’s basketball season concluded on Tuesday, Mar. 10 with a loss to the Hofstra Pride in the CAA Tournament. Despite a heartbreaking loss to end the season, this edition of the Hawks was one of the best in recent history. They finished with a 19-15 record, their best as a member of […]
Men’s lacrosse earns first conference win of season vs. Hofstra
Monmouth men’s lacrosse earned a statement CAA victory on Mar. 21, edging Hofstra 13–12 in a thrilling contest defined by an explosive start and a clutch defensive finish. The Hawks (4–4, 1–1 CAA) came out firing early in Hempstead, setting the tone with one of their most complete first halves of the season. Monmouth quickly […]
Baseball opens CAA play with three series victories
Monmouth baseball reached 7-2 in CAA play through the month of March with a series sweep over Towson, and two series wins over Hofstra and Stony Brook; junior first baseman Chris Walsh and senior outfielder Nick Lovarco were named CAA player of the week during that stretch. The Hawks opened conference play on Friday, Mar. […]
Politics in brief: Spring break recap
Event:The Iran War enters Week 4 What is it? The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran since early March. The conflict has thrown global oil markets into chaos and nearly shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Ongoing since early […]
WIM chapter and BHR host fourth annual Women In Music panel
On Mar. 11, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) and Monmouth’s Women In Music (WIM) collegiate chapter hosted the fourth annual Women In Music Industry Panel event at Woods Theatre. Hosted by adjunct professor Rashida Scott-Cruz and WIM collegiate chapter president Joleen Amer, the night was full of career stories and passion for music and storytelling. The […]
“Project Hail Mary”: An unusual friendship
Released on Mar. 20, “Project Hail Mary” is a two and a half hour long sci-fi adventure film based on the Andy Weir novel. It follows Dr. Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, a scientist specializing in molecular cell biology, tasked with saving Earth. The film starts with a bang, throwing audiences right into the […]