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MOCC hosts Post-Election Media Breakdown Panel

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On Wednesday, November 16th, Monmouth University’s MOCC, or Monmouth Oral Communication Center, held a Post-Election Media Breakdown in Wilson Auditorium. The event featured four panelists that were familiar with media, journalism, and news reporting. The panelists included Hollis R. Towns, who was the moderator, as well as Aaron Katersky, Ben […]

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MU Students Take Annual Bus Trip to NYC

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On Saturday, December 3rd, Monmouth students traveled to New York City through the Student Activities Board‘s annual New York City bus trip. Students were charged $5 to take a bus into the city and were allowed to bring one guest per student for an extra fee of $10. The bus departed from […]

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The Secret to Hosting Your Own Friendsgiving

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Hosting “Friendsgiving”, a.k.a. Thanksgiving for friends, has become a widespread phenomenon in recent years. While most of us are used to celebrating Thanksgiving with our families, many of us have adopted the custom of also celebrating the holiday with some of our closest friends to spread those thankful vibes to everyone […]

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MU Students Hold "Love-Fest Protest" in Response to Trump Win

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On Friday, November 11, Monmouth University students organized a “Love-Fest Protest” for members of the community to come together and support spreading love around campus. The purpose of the protest was to give people associated with the University an opportunity to show love for people who were negatively affected by the nomination of Donald Trump as President of the United […]

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Why Studying Abroad is Definitely Worth It

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – During your time in college, adventure is around every corner. While being on campus can present many opportunities, there is nothing comparable to the adventures that await you if you study abroad. A semester abroad is a tangible reality for a vast majority of college students, however only a small minority actually take […]

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The Struggles are Real When You Study Abroad

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Every former study abroad student can probably write you a 100-page long list of reasons why a semester abroad is an amazing and inspiring once-in-a-lifetime experience. What they don’t tell you are all of the struggles that can make time abroad seem like a far away, unreachable dream. Luckily, while these struggles may […]

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History is Made at WWE's Hell in a Cell 2016

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Each year, World Wrestling Entertainment holds a live pay-per view event on their network called Hell In a Cell. A “Hell in a Cell” match is basically a larger version of a cage match. The “cell” is a gigantic steel structure that surrounds the ring. Unlike a regular WWE match, there are no disqualifications or count outs. […]

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The Dangerous Glamorization of Mental Illness

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – My name is Emma Gepner and I have Dysthymic Depression. According to The Kim Foundation, nearly 30 percent of people above the age of 18 living in the United States suffer from at least one type of diagnosable mental disorder. On college campuses, you’ll frequently hear students talking about how […]