The New York Jets find themselves with a Top Five pick in the upcoming draft and they are looking to make moves to improve the team for the upcoming season.
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Yankees Face Problems Early in Season
Almost one month into the season, the New York Yankees are 8 – 8 in third place in the AL East, six games behind the Red Sox. However, throughout the first 16 games, the Yankees have been struggling.
The Normalization of Mass Shootings
Mass murder or “mass shooting”, is a problem that has been recurring in America loosely tied to issues such as gun control and mental illness. This isn’t an article about gun control, gun accessibility, xenophobia, or mental illness. This is an article about how America has allowed itself to become desensitized and apathetic to the issue of mass shootings.
Leave Your Appropriation at the Door
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – ‘Tis the season for festivals, and with that comes cultural appropriation galore for celebs and plebs worldwide. For those who don’t know, cultural appropriation is defined as the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture. […]
Social Media Addicted? Just Live Your Life
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tumblr and etc. You are bound to have a profile on at least one of these platforms, if not all them. Social media can be so fun and useful. You can connect with friends and family across the globe and it is even a great […]
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 […]
We're a Culture, Not a Costume
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Halloween is that one day a year where pretty much anything goes. Finally, you can fulfill your lifelong dream of becoming a pineapple or Dwight Schrute from The Office. When it comes to picking a costume for Halloween, the sky is truly the limit. A little creativity and some craft […]
7 Ways to Make the Most of Autumn
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Fall is a favorite season for many people because of the perfect weather, relaxed atmosphere, and warming ambiance it brings. Fall is a great time of year to be outside, to go on adventures, and to just enjoy time with friends and family. There are plenty of things to do this season that take advantage of […]
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 […]
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 […]