Editing Monmouth College (section)

==Students' life==
Students represent about 28 states and about nine countries. Ninety-three percent of students live on campus in dormitories, theme houses, Greek housing, or apartment buildings. 

There are over 120 student groups funded by the student government or the college, including cultural, religious, publications, professional, honors, fine and performing arts, political advocacy, service groups, housing, and athletic organizations.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/wc/leadership/involvement/orgs|title = Organizations|access-date = October 16, 2015|website = Monmouth College|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151114081213/http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/wc/leadership/involvement/orgs|archive-date = November 14, 2015}}</ref>

===Traditions===
[[File:Monmouth College civil war cannon.jpg|alt=Procured by the senior class of 1903 as its graduation gift to the institution, Monmouth College's Civil War-era cannon spent 50 years at the bottom of a creek after having been stolen by the rival junior class. Today the restored weapon, which is technically an artillery rifle, signals Monmouth College touchdowns in the annual Homecoming football game.|thumb|Procured by the senior class of 1903 as its graduation gift to the institution, this Civil War-era cannon spent 50 years at the bottom of a creek after having been stolen by the rival junior class]]
The college's Scottish heritage is reflected in its bagpipes and drums band that have won national titles.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url = https://ou.monmouthcollege.edu/admissions/about/tradition.aspx|title = Traditions|access-date = October 16, 2015|website = Monmouth College}}</ref>

The freshmen walkout is an autumn event that acquaints new students with the town.

Scholars' day held in conjunction with founders' day celebrates academic achievements with a variety of events.<ref name=":2"/> The college also cancels classes for a day and holds an honors convocation.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 April 2012 |title=Scholars Day returns on Scots Day; Honors Convo also on tap |url=http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/information/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2FChannels%2FCampus+Wide&WorkflowItemID=d1bb5630-21ed-4f5c-b636-45c06ad6a1f8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915225515/http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/information/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=%2FChannels%2FCampus+Wide&WorkflowItemID=d1bb5630-21ed-4f5c-b636-45c06ad6a1f8 |archive-date=15 September 2018 |access-date=October 8, 2015 |website=Monmouth College }}</ref>

The college owns a restored civil war cannon (technically called an artillery rifle).<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://warrencountyvirtualmuseum.com/index.php/main/exhibit_home/12|title = The Monmouth College Cannon|access-date = February 19, 2015|website = Warren County Virtual Museum}}</ref> It was once used to signal touchdowns the Fighting Scots made at homecoming football games.

===Safety===
The college is located in a residential neighborhood of Victorian homes, removing it from the safety concerns of many urban campuses. The college provides security patrols, an emergency broadcasting system and emergency text messaging system, plus extensive security lighting and the use of security cameras.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/life/health-safety|title = Health, Safety & Security|access-date = October 16, 2015|website = Monmouth College}}</ref>