In the Saint Peters Hospital of New Brunswick, Angel Oliveira was born by a mother who had drugs flowing through her veins. Throughout her life, Oliveira mastered the quiet, persistent art of resilience. Brazilian and Jewish by heritage, she carries her history in her smooth, fair skin, and dark wavy hair. Her mother had six […]
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HawkTank 2026 showcases student innovation
The Center for Entrepreneurship is preparing to host its annual HawkTank competition on Apr. 22, where seven student-led ventures will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges for a chance to secure funding and take their businesses to the next level. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Bey Hall will transform into a […]
Finding your footing: Buying your first pair of line dance boots
Country music thumps through the room as boots hit the hardwood floor in perfect unison. Lines of dancers move effortlessly, somehow all knowing the same steps, heel, toe, stomp, slide. The sound is crisp and rhythmic, echoing with every movement. You linger at the edge of the floor, tempted to jump in, to learn the […]
Building the future with the past: Runza begins expanded role at Monmouth
On Feb. 5, Monmouth University announced across social media platforms football alumni, Christian Runza, would be returning to the Division I Football program as the Director of Football Operations and Outside Linebackers Coach. For Monmouth football fans, the news felt much more than a routine staffing update, it signaled the return of a familiar face […]
From idea to impact: How students build ventures at the Center for Entrepreneurship
The Center for Entrepreneurship, located on the first floor of Bey Hall, is a space on campus where students can develop entrepreneurial skills, refine their business plans, and be part of a supportive community. The center, which has been open for three years, is cross-disciplinary and open to students of all years and all 33 […]
Top 10 favorite musical works of Professor Tripold
For this month’s Top 10, “The Outlook” talked to Professor David Tripold from the Music and Theatre Arts Department.Tripold has been nourishing the musical minds of Monmouth students for 29 years, and fulltime since 1999. He directs the University’s chamber and concert choirs which perform every winter and spring semester. He tackles the challenge that […]
Intercultural Center steps up: Jihad Johnson mentors students
Taking your first steps in, there’s a conversation to the left, laughter to the right, and up ahead with a smiling face there’s student staff asking how they can help—a calm chaos—entering the Intercultural Center (IC). Dressed in blue slacks and a grey quarter-zip, the Assistant Director Jihad Johnson is guiding a student through their […]
Spiking for Support: Alpha Sigma Tau’s Anchor Bowl benefits a nonprofit
Alpha Sigma Tau Beta Omega Chapter hosted its annual Anchor Bowl volleyball tournament on Nov. 14 at Boylan Gym, raising over $1,500 and raising awareness for 180 Turning Lives Around, a local nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The tournament brought together organizations across campus, drawing sororities, fraternities, club teams, and […]
Writing Services works reach more students
The Monmouth University Writing Center helps students strengthen their writing skills and build confidence in their academic work. Offering free, one-on-one support with essays, research papers, and other assignments, the Writing Center is open to all students throughout the semester. However, according to Director of Writing Services Dr. Frank Fury, the biggest challenge isn’t helping […]
Monday’s in motion: Emily Simonton turns struggles into strength
Balancing college life and a professional internship wasn’t easy for Emily Simonton, a business administration major with a concentration in marketing and management at Monmouth University. Each Monday, she woke up at 4:30 a.m. to commute from Long Branch to her internship at The Millennium Alliance in New York City, a journey that tested her […]