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 […]
Opinion
Bridging the Gender Wage Gap
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–About six decades ago, my grandmother would help her mother get dinner ready for her family. Without asking, she knew she would have to marry a Jewish man because her family was Jewish. She would watch her mother stay at home and work on things at the house. She wanted to follow in […]
Looking for Love at Johnny Mac's
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Located on Main Street in Asbury Park, Johnny Mac House of Spirits is a cozy local hangout spot for people to come together and relax. But on the second Wednesday of every month, it fills with men and women ready to dish out cheesy pick up lines and find love. The popular Asbury Park bar’s year-old Speed […]
Does "Halo 5" Miss the Mark?
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–“Halo” is a long-running first-person shooter video game series exclusively for Xbox consoles. The first game in the series, “Halo: Combat Evolved,” was released in the fall 2001 and was the start of my relationship with the Halo series. I have played every single “Halo” over the last fifteen years. It is definitely the […]
This I Believe
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–I believe in perseverance. A pony I rode as a child taught me that. Ever since the fateful, snowy day in February 2002 when I mounted a pony called Lou in a yellow L.L. Bean winter jacket, a worn-out pair of blue jeans, Vans skateboarding sneakers, and an old riding helmet I […]
The World's Worst Drivers
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ–If you asked most people who the worst drivers in the world are, they would probably tell you the title belongs to teenagers. They might say that these young people are irresponsible, inexperienced and prone to taking dangerous risks. While these things could be true (and probably are), they don’t mean that […]
The Comedic Superhero, Ant Man
Marvel Entertainment introduced the first superhero into the realm of comedy — a superhero capable of shrinking down to bug size as well as controlling the minds of ants. Yes, really.
How To End Your Senior Year Right
Graduate Monmouth with no regrets with this grad bucket list.
Adderall: A Growing Trend Amongst College Students
Adderall is a growing trend among college students, who overwhelmingly do not understand its dangers.
College ID Perks: A Way to Save
How your student ID can save you money.