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 […]
Year: 2016
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 […]
Hawk Feud Raises $3,000 for Habitat
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Alpha Kappa Psi hosted their annual philanthropy event, Hawk Feud, on March 23, in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. In the ultimate showdown between the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi and the famous Monmouth Bench, the basketball boys ultimately took home the title of Hawk Feud Champions and won a $50 gift card […]
Regis Brings Early Spring Snow
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–On the morning of Monday, March 21, most New Jersey residents woke up to a few inches of heavy, wet snow. In Long Branch, snow totals peaked at about 3 inches. Most of the snow melted by noon that day and did not stick to road surfaces at all, but it served as […]
The Man Behind the Logo
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–As you may have noticed, the Verge recently revamped its logo to a more simplistic and sleek new design. Recognizing the wealth of creativity on campus, the magazine decided to hold a contest asking Monmouth students to submit their designs for a chance not only to win gift cards to local hot spots […]
Where is Spring?
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–During the first week of March, the Monmouth County area had two days in a row where temperatures reached above 70 degrees. After the last brutal winter, most residents in New Jersey would have liked it to stay that way. However, as the first week of spring is among us, snow somehow […]
Delta Phi Epsilon Hosts Annual Lip Sync Dance Contest on Campus
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Delta Phi Epsilon hosted its annual Lip Sync Dance Contest in support of cystic fibrosis on Wednesday, March 9, at 10 p.m in Pollak Theater. The venue was nearly brimming at capacity with members of different Greek organizations who were anxious to see what lip sync acts had been put together, but sorority and fraternity […]