Should college athletes be getting paid? That’s a question that has been a topic of discussion for quite some time and has even influenced laws and regulations. With college athletes’ busy schedules, hard work, and sacrifice, some believe that college athletes should be getting paid. Still, others believe that they should not be getting paid […]
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Spring Break Is Upon Us
Luckily, spring break is only half a week away. Throughout this weekend, tens of thousands of college students from the Northeast will begin to make their way to warmer destinations on a shoestring budget. It goes without saying that it will be a week of total shenanigans, hijinks, and total degeneracy. At “The Outlook,” we […]
Should SGA Control Clubs’ Budgets?
Since we are halfway through the spring semester, talks of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) budget carousel is starting to circulate around clubs on campus. Well known for their week of homecoming activities and the end of the spring semester celebration, Springfest, SGA has control over clubs and other organizations. A controversial aspect of SGA […]
Editors’ Takes on Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”
With her recent award-winning albums, record-breaking tour, and headline-defining relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has become more popular than ever over the past couple of years. Her tour alone contributed $5.7 billion to boost America’s economy according to “The Washington Post,” and “Time Magazine” notes that her latest album “Midnights” was […]
Pickup Lines: In or Out?
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hawks! Did you fall from heaven? Because you’re the only ten I see… or however it goes. In honor of this very special holiday, the editors thought it was fitting to discuss one of the top issues that plague the college dating world: pickup lines. Pickup lines are prepared remarks—usually considered “witty,” […]
Is the Movie Theater Experience a Thing of the Past?
In the past years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters have been reportedly declining in attendees, causing the closing of many theaters around the country. This is mostly due to the increase in popularity of streaming services and the ability to watch movies from the comfort of your own couch. For many, they cannot […]
Snow Place Like Being Back at Monmouth
Spring semester started off with, in fact, a hitch, as the first two days were delayed and one day altogether out of the four-day week was canceled due to inclement weather. Having this be the welcome from winter break may have proved a challenge for some individuals, but still others embraced the short extension of […]
Ringing in the Holidays with Starbucks’ New Menu
It’s the most festive time of the year, a time full of holiday greetings, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, the Starbucks holiday menu. The annual release of this menu marks the best time of the year for many people, where they can sip on warm, delectable flavors in Starbucks’ classic festive cups. This season, Starbucks […]
Late-Night TV is Back, But Does it Really Matter?
Since the summer of 2023, late-night TV has been off the air as well as many other Writers Guild of America-associated productions. In the past weeks, beloved hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have returned live on cable TV. Late-night TV is finally back! But, honestly, do we even care anymore? […]
The Importance of a Campus Community
Building a campus community is extremely important for any college or university. This helps not only with student engagement but for students to build connections, as well. Monmouth is a small university with just under 5,000 undergraduate students; smaller campuses can create a better campus community because of the relationships built. One editor said, “I […]