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 […]
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 […]
Delta Phi Epsilon Promotes Eating Disorder Awareness at ANAD Vigil
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On Wednesday, October 19th at 10 p.m., Monmouth University students gathered to promote eating disorder awareness at Delta Phi Epsilon’s annual vigil for their philanthropy, the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). The sorority charged $5 per ticket when purchased in advance, $7 at the door, and proceeds went to ANAD. Amanda Longobardi, […]
5 Ways to Stay Motivated This Semester
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Now that fall break is officially over, some feel like the semester is just flying by, while others feel as though the workload will never end. Being halfway through the semester can make it difficult to find the motivation one may have had while starting off the new school year. Luckily, there are a few […]
Study Abroad: It's Much More Than Just Parties and Passport Stamps
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Farewell: A Senior's Lessons from Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.– The season of graduation is upon us once again. With the range of emotions that this time brings, some may be happy and some may be upset. However, I will remain thankful. I am thankful for everything Monmouth University has given to me not only as a student, but as a person. My […]
Alpha Kappa Psi Holds Business Week 2016
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–From Monday, March 28, to Sunday, April 3, Monmouth University’s professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi hosted their annual Business Week. The week’s events were open to all Monmouth students and their friends, and consisted of fundraisers, seminars, tutorials, and tips for success in the business world. In keeping with the theme […]
Stress Among MU Students
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Its seems that in today’s world, college and stress go hand in hand. You cannot possibly have one without the other (and if somehow you are a college student without stress, please share that key to success). Take a stroll through the campus and count how many smiling faces you see. Walk […]
Netflix's Grasp on MU Students
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–It’s 10 p.m. on a Sunday. I’m sitting on my bed surrounded by stacks of precariously piled books, scattered papers, and uncapped pens. My laptop sits atop my thighs. Two tabs are opened on Google Chrome. One is a Word document for an English essay, and the other is Netflix. The writing […]