Midway through the semester, many students begin to feel the weight of academic expectations, extracurricular commitments, and the pressure of what comes next. While the start of the term often brings motivation and structure, this stretch of the semester can feel different, marked by fatigue, increased workload, and a growing sense of burnout. As students […]
Tag: Editorial
Cybersecurity and transparency
On Mar. 13, Monmouth University President, Dr. Patrick F. Leahy sent an email to the students of Monmouth University informing them of a cybersecurity incident that according to the email, “resulted in unauthorized access to certain information on our network.” Leahy said that immediately after the incident cybersecurity experts and law enforcement were involved to […]
Engagement in all aspects
This past week, an email was sent to students from Student Government Association (SGA) president Brendan Sheehan regarding engagement in all aspects on Monmouth University’s campus. The email is sent ahead of SGA’s Student Feedback Week, a chance for all students to voice their concerns about aspects of our campus and call for change. YikYak […]
Monmouth University has announced the new hire of Patrick Elliot as Senior Associate Director for Annual Giving, NIL, and Revenue Generation. With this new hire and the athletic department aiming to expand their horizons, The Outlook editors discussed the importance of the NIL and revenue for the university. The term NIL means Name, Image, and […]
AI in higher education
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a background tool to a central point of tension in higher education. As universities begin to introduce the use of AI more and more for coursework students are already confronting how AI will shape their futures. Editors were first asked whether the degrees they are currently earning will still […]
Have holidays become to commercialized?
Over the years, the holiday season has become increasingly commercialized, with products for holidays being put out on the shelves earlier each year. The editors at The Outlook have noticed this trend and weighed in on whether the holiday season has become too commercialized, and the impact of this on college students. One editor said, […]
The challenge of balancing work with school
Between the increasing cost of living and rising tuition costs, many students have to work while also attending school. At Monmouth and other universities, the balance between school and work has become a defining part of the college experience. Our editorial staff reflected on their own experiences balancing jobs, coursework, and mental health, discussing how […]
Government shutdown and its reflection on college campuses
Recent developments in Washington have drawn new attention to the impact of federal gridlock on everyday life, including on college campuses. With the U.S. Government shutdown, questions arose about how stalled agencies, paused services, and delayed programs could impact healthcare access for students, even though many don’t directly pay for their insurance or fully understand […]
NIL: negative or positive?
Monmouth University recently announced plans to hire a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Annual Giving, NIL, and Revenue Generation. The goal is to strengthen fundraising, connect with alumni and donors, and ensure student athletes have the resources they need to succeed. With new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules and growing competition between schools, this […]
Does Monmouth set students up for success after college?
Right after graduation, students should feel ready to start their professional careers with all the knowledge they learned in college. Whether that is the case or not is up for debate. Too often, students graduate and have a hard time navigating the real-world job market. Of course, the job market, including internships, is extremely competitive, […]