Tag: Monmouth University
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Captain Ivanicki wants to lead Hawks back to NCAA Tournament
By Tim Morris Leadership has come naturally to Rachael Ivanicki. In high school, she was a captain of all her athletic teams (soccer and cross-country). “I’m pretty vocal,” she said. While she cherishes those high school honors, they are dwarfed by what the Monmouth University women’s soccer team did in naming her the Hawks’ overall…
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Jackson’s Lavan ready for final season with Hawks
By Wayne Witkowski Sydney Lavan of Jackson wants to take care of some unfinished business in her final season as goalie for Monmouth University’s women’s soccer team. The former Jackson Memorial High School star saw her season last fall end earlier than expected when eventual champion Siena College knocked the No. 1-seeded Hawks out of…
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Marlboro’s Nigro among Preseason All-MAAC soccer picks
It is players like Marlboro’s Dave Nigro who keep the Monmouth University men’s soccer team at the top every year. A former standout at Marlboro High School, Nigro didn’t have an immediate on the program right away, although he was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) All-Rookie Team in 2013. By his sophomore…
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Concert supports ongoing care for rescued animals
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer When Monmouth University and the Associated Humane Societies (AHS) teamed up recently to present a benefit concert, the idea was to offer support to dogs that were rescued from a home in Howell in June and other animals that have come to be cared for at the organization’s shelter in…
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Ocean Action Plan explained at open house
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Stakeholders and environmentalists were given the first look at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan, a multi-jurisdictional plan aimed at improving communications between government entities. John Kennedy, director of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway at U.S. Maritime Administration, said during the July 14 open house that was held…
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Benefit concert for animal shelter set for July 25 at Pollak Theatre
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre will host a concert featuring several musicians to raise funds for the Humane Society of Tinton Falls at 8 p.m. July 25 at 400 Cedar Ave. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society, which does not receive funding from the county or state. Vaune Peck, director of the Monmouth University…
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OceanFirst Bank and Monmouth University reach $4 million naming rights deal
The Monmouth University men’s basketball team gained plenty of attention this past season with its startling success. Now the venue where the team plays on campus has gained attention with a new name. Monmouth University and OceanFirst Bank have reached a $4 million, 20-year partnership to name the university’s multipurpose activity center and basketball arena…
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Monmouth University decides to keep Wilson Hall name
WEST LONG BRANCH- The Monmouth University Board of Trustees voted to retain “Woodrow Wilson Hall” as the name of the college’s central administrative building, while also requiring that significant steps be taken to ensure a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Wilson’s legacy. The June 23 decision comes after months of discussion, examination, and collection of…
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‘Always, Patsy Cline’ to showcase country legend’s tunes in July
WEST LONG BRANCH — Before Loretta and Dolly, there was Patsy Cline, whose hits like “Crazy” and “Sweet Dreams” heralded the crossover of country music and pop. This summer, Shadow Lawn Stage, the professional theater in residence at Monmouth University, will present Ted Swindley’s “Always, Patsy Cline” from July 6-16 at the university’s Lauren K.…
