For many Monmouth University students, especially upperclassmen, going to class starts with a drive. They may travel only a few miles or commute from Staten Island. As gas prices rise, those trips add to the cost of attending college. Gas prices have changed greatly over time. Leaded regular gasoline averaged about 57 cents per gallon […]
Publication: Volume 99 (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
New “Buddy” movie: Monster or mascot?
What if Barney the Dinosaur had an axe, and was holding an entire cast of children, and some adult’s, hostage? This is the unhinged question that is right at the core of the new horror movie “Buddy”, with the directional debut from Casper Kelley. Kelley is the mastermind behind one of Adult’s Swim’s viral short […]
Harry Styles “Together, Together” tour at Madison Square Garden
After the epic conclusion of Harry Styles’ “Love on Tour,” a nearly two year long series of shows spread across the globe, and a three year long hiatus, Styles is back on the stage and in the spotlight. Touring his fourth studio album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” Styles has embarked on a global […]
Sea.Hear.Now: Music and community
What better way to commemorate a Jersey Shore summer than in Asbury Park, surrounded by music enthusiasts and the greatest bands and artists of our time? Sea.Hear.Now returned for its eighth music festival just this past weekend. On Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, the Sea.Hear.Now festival encompassed Asbury Park beach and surrounding areas, welcoming over […]
Six fall book recommendations
Autumn is the time of year when reading becomes an immersive experience. A cold day, a comfy sweater, hot beverage, and good book can turn your regular reading session into a mood altogether. The season is ideal for starting anew. No matter what you fancy, be it romance, mysteries, fantasy, dark academia, or complete haunted […]
Fall hair refresh: Trendy hairstyles to try for a cozy, stylish new season
The arrival of a new season allows you to switch up your style, and fall can certainly be the season that you choose. The air becomes less humid, and your wardrobe shifts into comfortable clothes, as hair becomes fall fashion. You have more than enough chaos in your college morning life, so the last thing […]
Getting in the game: Monmouth’s Sports Industry Club opens doors
Breaking into the sports industry certainly takes more than simply knowing the game. It’s a competitive world where thousands of young college graduates and those who are already in the workforce dream of working for their favorite teams, leagues, and organizations. But getting that opportunity is often the hardest thing to obtain. A resume can […]
Why don’t we feel motivated in school anymore?
I was always an extremely motivated student. In elementary and middle school, it was a punishment to not be able to go to school. I was one of the few who liked doing homework, and I was always reading. I was the typical bookworm nerd. When I got older, that changed, as it naturally does. […]
Local businesses connect with students at third annual Small Business Fair
The Office of Student Engagement hosted the third annual Small Business Fair on Sept. 22 in Anacon Hall, giving Monmouth University students an opportunity to connect with businesses from the surrounding community. The event featured food vendors, academic services, fitness and beauty businesses, as well as other services geared toward college students. Caroline Peters, assistant […]
Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series hosts Dr. Kevin McClure
Kevin McClure, PhD, professor of higher education and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and author of “The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace After the Great Resignation,” spoke to Monmouth University faculty and staff Sept. 17 as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Hosted […]









