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 […]
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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 […]
A Glimpse into "The Life of Pablo"
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Amongst all of the ridiculous rants and outbursts made by the self-proclaimed “most important living artist,” Kanye West has released a body of work titled “The Life Of Pablo” that will undoubtedly be taken seriously for an Album of the Year nominee. “The album definitely lived up to the hype and was […]
Manning Retires After 18 Years
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–In a press conference held on March 7, Peyton Manning officially announced his retirement from the National Football League after 18 years of playing professional football. Many fans of the sport agree that he has forever changed football, and as such, was honored by many throughout the entire league. “It was a blessing to […]
Disturbed, Informed: The Mutter Museum
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–At the Mutter Museum, located within the Center City area of Philadelphia and part of the highly esteemed College of Physicians of Philadelphia, guests are able to view the human body in all of its wonders and abnormalities. Medical students, those hoping to become doctors, or the simply curious learn the depths to which […]
New Delta Queen Crowned
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Delta Tau Delta hosted its annual Delta Queen competition in support of its philanthropy, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 9:30 p.m. The venue, Pollak Theater, was filled with members of several different Greek organizations on the day of the event–not surprising, since the event was 50 percent mandatory for […]
"Fire Emblem: Fates" Review
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Since the release of “Fire Emblem Awakening” in 2013 and the long-running tradition of having its characters appear in the popular “Super Smash Brothers” series, the strategy RPG franchise has finally gained a large amount of traction in America. Now, albeit a bit late, here is our review of the latest entry in […]
NJ to Possibly Lower Drinking Age
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–It’s one of the classic debates among Americans regarding alcohol. What should the drinking age be? Currently in New Jersey, the drinking age remains at 21 years old, but a lawmaker from Morris County wants to see that change. In an interview with NJ Advance Media, Republican assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll said, “If […]