With the ever-changing NCAA, Monmouth works to keep the balance of Mid Major Athletics. Jennifer McGovern is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Monmouth. According to the Monmouth University website, she is also a wealth of knowledge about how “sport both reflects and challenges social inequalities, such as social […]
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Boston Strong Five Years Later
Five years ago, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz spoke to a crowd at Fenway Park, uniting the fans against the Kansas City Royals in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Playa Bowls, Donuts, and Obstacle Courses on Campus
The Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted their Wipe Out event on Shadow Lawn on Saturday, April 21. The event provided inflatable obstacles to students and free food to the first 200 to arrive.
MAX Comes to Monmouth
The Residential Quad was packed on the evening of Friday, April 13 as students gathered to watch an energetic performance by Max Schneider, better known as MAX.
"Major" Decision Making is Always Hard
Many freshmen attending college this coming fall will probably have the same questions on their mind – “Where are the parties?” “How do I make friends?” – and most importantly, “What should I major in?” Choosing a major defines how your college experience will go, and is therefore a huge decision.
The Flu and You
Some may think that because spring is coming, the flu season is coming to an end. This doesn’t mean we are out of the storm yet though, as anyone, healthy or not, can still get the flu. So if you are one of the few unlucky people who has caught the flu, then this article […]
The Real Life "Pitch Perfect"… At Monmouth University!
On Saturday March, 3, Monmouth University hosted the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) for the first time in Pollak Theatre. The 2018 ICCA has over 300 A Cappella groups competing all around the world for the chance to compete in the finals in NYC.
Monmouth Parking: A $50,000 Nightmare
At Monmouth, the amount of enrolled students is rising. The University is accepting more students, and more currently enrolled students, such as myself, aren’t graduating on time. As we stay here longer, we still need to come to class – and to come to class, we need to park our cars on campus. Rising numbers […]
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.
Sea Sharps Perform A Cappella Winter Showcase
On Friday, December 8, Monmouth University’s A Cappella Group, the Sea Sharps held their winter showcase at Lauren K. Woods Theatre.