It’s February, and love is in the air. As the Feast of Valentine approaches, the lovebugs of the world start to creep out of hibernation. You may be asking yourself as you read this, “Is this one simple day really all that it is cracked up to be?” The answer to that is… hell no! […]
Tag: Opinion
Valentine’s Day is for Everyone
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples. I believe that over the years, a stereotype has formed around the holiday implying that only couples deserve to celebrate. Also, quite honestly, I believe that for most companies it is a money grab, but that’s besides the point. In my eyes, I never really cared about formally celebrating […]
Unpopular Valentine’s Day Opinions
Happy Valentine’s Day! Unpopular opinion: I actually love Valentine’s Day. While I’m in a relationship, this fact hasn’t changed my original feelings for the holiday. I love chocolate, the color pink, and heart-themed decor, so Valentine’s Day was always fun for me, even pre-relationship. While I adore this holiday, I have a few bones to […]
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 […]
The Pros and Cons of Having Free College Education for All
Whether college should be free or not has been a common question for quite some time. It’s a controversial topic as it raises many benefits and drawbacks. There are some countries around the world that do offer free, or nearly free, education. In general, the “pros” of free are: having better access to education, the […]
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Growing up, I looked up to many professional and collegiate athletes. I grew up coming to Monmouth and watching many of the girls on the soccer team before I was even in high school. After watching many college games, I wanted to be just like the girls on those championship teams. I ended up playing […]
Taylor Swift Deserves a Super Bowl Ring
Taylor Swift. We all know her, and many of us love her. Swift has impacted the music industry positively in many ways throughout her career as America’s sweetheart singer-songwriter, and most recently, the NFL has highlighted Swift at every game she’s attended simply for supporting her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Although […]
Stanley Cups: Worth the Hype?
The Stanley Cup is growing more and more popular with each passing day. Take Monmouth for instance; you can’t walk around campus without seeing several Stanleys adorning students’ backpacks or held stylishly in people’s hands. The bottle is so highly coveted that it was even given away to a Monmouth student during the men’s basketball […]
Dear Summer, I Miss You.
I consider the time between Jan. 2, as we come down from the holiday high, and the end of March, just before spring weather really starts to kick in, as the “deep, dark depths of winter.” Objectively, this is the most difficult time of the year; it’s cold, the sun sets at 4 p.m., and […]