Welcome back hawks! “The Outlook” staff hopes you had a fun and rejuvenating Spring break. Spring break is a time to refresh your mind and body for the end of the semester. Thus, most of our editors spent their Spring break at home, relaxing with family and friends. “I spent my spring break at home. […]
Tag: Editorial
The Student Center’s newest banner: Elegant or eyesore?
This school year, the Student Center has seen many changes. From the revap of the second floor and the new fire pit, the building is starting to have a more welcoming feel for students. The latest addition to the building is the new banner hung over the front ramp. The banner is blue and reads, […]
What is the campus culture at Monmouth?
All colleges have a specific culture to their campus. Some are tight-knit, others full of school spirit, and some that lack unity within the student body. The Outlook editorial staff explained what they believe is the campus culture at Monmouth University. “I think overall, Monmouth lacks unity. I find that people remain within the group […]
Free speech: Its limits and the line
In the era of social media, the question of what is protected by the First Amendment is being carefully considered by scholars and courts alike. The First Amendment guarantees five basic rights; freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of people to assemble, freedom to petition the government, and freedom of redress, […]
Is print a thing of the past?
Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, once said, “The future of journalism lies in embracing new technologies while upholding traditional values of accuracy, fairness, and integrity.” How can we uphold the traditional values of print journalism if publications around the globe are ceasing the beloved hand-held papers for the mini-computers in our pockets? The […]
Buss or bust? The Student Center welcomes a new kiosk restaurant
Monmouth is full of various delicious dining options. Students are able to grab meals from the dining hall, the student center (which consists of various tasty options), and even an on-campus Dunkin Donuts. But recently, students have started to notice a new machine in the student center. It reads Just Baked and is filled with […]
Should we still have Daylight Savings Time in the United States?
Nov. 3 marked the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST), and the evenings are now even shorter. DST may have lost or is losing its effectiveness since it was officially adopted across the U.S. in 1966 apart from Arizona and Hawaii. When it was first used in the 20th century, it could help preserve energy […]
“The Outlook” editor’s thoughts prior to election day
In less than one week, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2024 general election. The presidency, control of Congress and key governor’s races are all at stake with major implications. More than 46 million votes have already been cast through mail-in and early voting ballots, […]
Should online class be an option in college?
Ever since the year 2020, it has seemed like online classes have become much more accessible at school’s all across the country, including college campuses. Although the thought of taking an online course sounds nice, there are definitely some aspects about online courses that are not good for students. The editors at The Outlook were […]
Is journalism dead or are media simply evolving?
“Journalism is dead.” A statement that is continuously heard all around us. Those of us intending to go into journalism are constantly being questioned about what we will ever do with that degree. Because journalism is dying, right? Actually, that’s far from the truth. Journalism is more alive than ever, and the question to be […]