Apr 11, 2013

(The Verge) – On Tuesday, April 10, Monmouth University professor Jennifer Shamrock hosted a presentation for the Global Understanding Conference called “Fully Loaded: Gun Violence in America.” With so much controversy about gun control occurring over the past year, this topic was relevant and important to learn more about. Shamrock and two student...

Apr 10, 2013

(The Verge) – On Tuesday April 9th, 2013 Monmouth University’s own Professor, Michael Richison, held a seminar at the Global Understanding Convention titled: Redesigning the American Flag. Going in, I had originally thought that Professor Richison would show everyone how he thought the American flag should be designed. Much to my surprise, it was the...

Apr 10, 2013

(The Verge) – The United Nation’s Nikhil Seth spoke at Monmouth University on Tuesday about achieving a sustainable future. The Global Understanding convention, provides insight into how we can strive for a better world in the coming years. Seth cited current problems ranging from the environment, economy, and in society that human beings must...

Apr 8, 2013

(The Verge) – I have a long list of things I hate to love.  The Twitter account Monmouth Confessions may have just topped it.  Basically, the idea of the account is to anonymously embarrass and throw unsuspecting Monmouth students under the bus.  The followers came pouring in.  The account is up to 1,300 followers, in just two weeks. The account and...

Mar 29, 2013

(The Verge) – Actor Nick Offerman, best known for his role as the manly libertarian Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks and Recreation performed his stand-up comedy routine on March 28th in Pollak Theater. Offerman and Swanson share many of the same characteristics, from the dry humor to the love of woodworking. The show was a delightful combination of personal...

Mar 15, 2013

(The Verge) – On March 13, the Monmouth University Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Paul R. Brown has been appointed the eighth president of the University. Brown is the current Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and will begin his career at Monmouth University on August 1. Current Monmouth...