WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Mac and cheese has become a staple for the average college student diet. It’s creamy deliciousness, plus its low cost, and easy preparation make mac and cheese the ideal college meal. But eating plain old mac and cheese for dinner 5 nights out of the week can grow old fast. […]
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Verge Voices: Immigrant and Proud
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – To me, identity is how you define yourself; personally, I feel that I fit the ABCD stereotype, a.k.a. American-Born-Confused-Desi. I was born in India, but at the age of 7 months, my mom, dad, and I took a 23 hour flight to the great state of New Jersey. Of course, in […]
NBA Playoff Season Begins
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year – no, not Christmas – it is the beginning of the playoff season. The NBA has commenced their playoffs, meaning their top teams are fighting for the most covenant prize in the entire basketball league. The NBA kicked off its first round of playoffs with the Cleveland […]
NBA Playoffs: The First Round
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Who knows if there was ever a more assumed finals matchup than what is supposed to be this year’s championship series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. However, the game is played for a reason. Every fan of a team involved in this year’s chase is allowed […]
Westbrook for MVP
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Russell Westbrook has made history. 42 triple doubles in a season, to surpass Oscar Robertson for the record of most triple doubles in a season. Westbrook leaves it all on the court every single night. The MVP talk has been about James Harden on the Houston Rockets, Kawhi Leonard of […]
2017 NBA Playoffs Preview and Predictions
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The NBA Playoffs are fast approaching, so it is time to take an in-depth look at the match ups for this season. Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder This is probably the most anticipated first round matchup, as James Harden’s Rockets will take on Russell Westbrook’s Thunder in a battle of […]
MU Rocks and Raises for the American Cancer Society
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On March 31st, Hawk TV and WMCX banded together to put on Rock N Raise, an annual benefit concert for the American Cancer Society. This year’s lineup included three local bands – Drive, Kid, Shark Club, and Halogens – along with a stellar solo act, Slaughter Beach, Dog (also known […]
Inside the Life of an MU Basketball Manager
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The success of Monmouth’s Basketball teams can be attributed to the skills of the players, the coaching staff, and the support of the fans; but, there are often key individuals whose contributions get overlooked in the process. Monmouth’s basketball teams’ student managers dedicate much of their time and energy to […]
The Little Meltdown: Meeting Ariel at Disney World
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – With spring break always comes serious FOMO – fear of missing out – and for me, this year was no different. Many of my peers went to sun-soaked beaches and posted on social media aggressively about the great time they were having and what drinks they were consuming that hour. […]
Beauty and a Box Office Hit
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The French fairytale, La Belle et La Bête, was adapted by Disney Studios into the beloved 1990’s animated film Beauty and the Beast. This March, Disney released a remake of the film, a live action Beauty and the Beast, which was met with much critical acclaim. The original animated film was met […]