WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Despite this year’s especially dry and warm winter, the 2015-16 ski season delivered just enough cold and snowy weather to give East Coast skiers something to ride this spring. That said, for those wanting to ride this spring, some extra hours of travel time will be needed. That’s because almost all New Jersey, […]
Month: April 2016
Alpha Kappa Psi Holds Business Week 2016
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–From Monday, March 28, to Sunday, April 3, Monmouth University’s professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi hosted their annual Business Week. The week’s events were open to all Monmouth students and their friends, and consisted of fundraisers, seminars, tutorials, and tips for success in the business world. In keeping with the theme […]
Stress Among MU Students
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Its seems that in today’s world, college and stress go hand in hand. You cannot possibly have one without the other (and if somehow you are a college student without stress, please share that key to success). Take a stroll through the campus and count how many smiling faces you see. Walk […]
Netflix's Grasp on MU Students
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–It’s 10 p.m. on a Sunday. I’m sitting on my bed surrounded by stacks of precariously piled books, scattered papers, and uncapped pens. My laptop sits atop my thighs. Two tabs are opened on Google Chrome. One is a Word document for an English essay, and the other is Netflix. The writing […]
UCB Coming for Laughs in Asbury
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–On April 7, four comedians from the Upright Citizens Brigade will be performing at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. The UCB is a comedy troupe that tours around the country performing improvised comedy routines for several different types of audiences. It was founded by some famous names, including Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, […]
Phi Kappa Psi Hosts Annual Monmouth's Got Talent Event
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–On March 28 at 10 p.m. Phi Kappa Psi hosted its annual Monmouth’s Got Talent event in Anacon Hall to raise money for their philanthropy, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. A huge crowd gathered to support the cause, generating just over $2,500 in donations for the organization. The huge turnout left some […]
Alpha Xi Delta Hosts Annual Karaoke for a Cause Event
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–On March 30 at 10 p.m., Alpha Xi Delta hosted its annual Karaoke for a Cause event in Pollak Theater. All $2,000 of the proceeds went to Autism Speaks to raise money and awareness for the organization’s philanthropy. April is Autism Awareness Month, so sisters Kristen Kennett and Ali Hart organized the event to kick […]