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Could a Third-Party Candidate Win the Election?

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–America has not seen a serious third-party candidate for president since the current two-party system began dominating the country’s political sphere. During most of the elections throughout United States history, third-party candidates have simply not been a factor. In fact, according to US Election Atlas, the most successful third-party candidate to date captivated voters […]

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How Can You Fight Climate Change?

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–“I think it’s scary to be living [in New Jersey] with the constant fear of things like Hurricane Sandy,” said Dr. Catherine Duckett, Interim Dean of the School of Science at Monmouth University and professor of the Perspectives in the Science and Politics of Climate Change class with Honors School Dean Kevin Dooley. “In the […]

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Stay Calm, Finals Are Coming

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.—With final season among us, it is safe to say stress levels are at the all time high. From papers to exams, the work load can be unbearable and occasionally, unmanageable. And since the average student juggles 15 to 18 credits each semester, that can add up to four or more finals falling in the […]

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The True Cost of Black Friday Deals

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Some people spend the day after Thanksgiving lounging on the couch, listening to Christmas music with their family. Others brave the storm of what is called Black Friday. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, “others” accounts for an estimated 30 million people. What used to be a fun day of shopping for the […]

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PRSSA Gets LinkedIn

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.—Monmouth University’s Shadow PR and Public Relations Student Society of America chapter held its first-ever workshop last Wednesday. Assistant Director of Career Service Jeff Mass was featured as the keynote speaker of the event, which revolved around LinkedIn. Mass showed students a behind-the-scenes look at the business social networking site–especially useful when searching for careers […]

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Will Paris Attacks Impact Tourism?

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–For centuries, Paris has captivated travelers, dreamers full of wanderlust, and unapologetic tourists alike. Even disregarding the ubiquitous “top world destinations” lists by TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet that the City of Light has earned spots on for decades, simply asking someone for a list of cities they would like to visit usually yields an answer with “Paris” […]

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Is Climate Change a Major Concern?

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Should 75 degree weather in November set off red flags, or it is just a cause to continue enjoying an Indian summer? Remember, it is New Jersey…in November. Is it not supposed to be “hoodie season,” rather than I-have-no-idea-what-to-wear-because-it’s-warm-in-November season? According to the Weather Channel, New Jersey’s average temperature has been around 70 degrees since […]