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Cross Talk
Two of the first Monmouth Future Scholars grads tell how the program prepared them for success.
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Success and Momentum
A look at Monmouth’s growth 25 years Into its university status.
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Dispatches from the Culture Wars
L. Benjamin Rolsky’s new book documents the spiritual politics of television producer Norman Lear and the Religious Left.
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More than Just a Game
Soccer midfielder Esther Wellman has found success on and off the field.
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Letters
Readers have their say.
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Remembrance: Robert Rechnitz
Professor Emeritus of English, 1930–2019.
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Campus Briefs
The scene at West Long Branch.
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Finding Her Element
How Ishita Bhattacharya went from pre-med to pioneering choreographer.
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A Long Time Coming
How Monmouth College became a University.
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Q: How Can I Raise A Reader?
Literacy education professor Kenneth Kunz shares his Top 5 tips for fostering a love of reading in your child.
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One for the Ages
Football’s remarkable season capped by a bevy of honors for key personnel.
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Making the Most of a First Impression
Field hockey wins regular season championship.
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Changing the Face of Football
Sophia Lewin doesn’t look like your average football coach. That’s because she’s not.
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College Hangouts
For generations of students, the West End and its environs have served as an extension of campus, offering places to grab a bite, catch a show, or just relax with friends. Where was your favorite hangout in college? Send your stories and photos to magazine@monmouth.edu or to the address above.