diff --git a/monk.sty b/monk.sty
index 9bb4c4a..8393d0b 100644
--- a/monk.sty
+++ b/monk.sty
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 % monk.sty - Custom style file for Professor Monk's coursework
 
 % Version variable
-\def\monkversion{v1.7}
+\def\monkversion{v1.8}
 
 \usepackage {snhu}
 \ProvidesPackage{monk}[\monkversion Custom package for Professor Monk]
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
 % Define the \req command
 \newcommand{\req}[1]{%
   \ifshowreqs%
-    \textsuperscript{\textit{\textcolor{red}{#1}}}% Show requirement flag (styled)
+    \textsuperscript{\textbf{\textit{\textcolor{red}{#1}}}}% Show requirement flag (styled)
   \fi%
 }