Monmouth University’s theatre department kicked the first of five nights of Theatre Fest with the Fresh Faces of 2024: A Showcase of Monmouth’s Talented Theatre Freshman on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The following days would feature Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players, Music and Theatre Collaboration: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Alpha Psi Omega […]
Author: Lorelai Hilarczyk
Party 101: Freaking the freak out with Matt Bennett
Hey now, hey now, we had a night of what dreams are truly made of. A night of partying with your friends and a Nickelodeon icon to the songs we grew up on in an iconic Jersey Shore location set the bar high for going out (at least it did for Lorelai). “The Outlook” editors, […]
Tate McRae: Rising pop sensation
Taking the pop industry by storm, Tate McRae is exactly what the music industry has been waiting for. It seems like the rise of dance-pop and superstars is making a comeback. Coming from the professional dance world and aspiring to be a backup dancer, McRae’s stage presence and identity as a performer are so strong. […]
Tours to catch in 2025: Which one of your favorite artists is hitting the road?
With 2025 just around the corner, your favorite artists and bands are gearing up to hit the road and visit a city near you. Here are some notable tours coming up in 2025 that are definitely sure to draw crowds and be a once in a lifetime concert.The iconic 90s british rock band, Oasis, announced […]
Monmouth Artist Spotlight: Azure Kai
At Monmouth University, music surrounds us in so many ways. From Blue Hawk Records to MU Players, avenues for musical creativity are endless. So, it’s no surprise to find out that musicians and songwriters walk among us on this very campus. One of them is Ashley Zingillioglu, or you might know her as her stage […]
Blue Hawk Records 25th Compilation Album coming Dec. 6
Monmouth University’s student-run record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR), is set to release its 25th compilation album on Dec. 6, featuring the students and alums of the University. Past albums such as “Back On Track,” “20,” “Exit 22,” “Chapter XXIII,” and “Open 24 Hours” have featured Stevie 808, Olivia Melfi, Elena Worton, Jill Bernstein, Azure […]
“Practical Magic”: Flip the switch and let the cauldron bubble
Witches aren’t always green with moles covering their faces. Some of the best cinematic witches look like regular people, like Sabrina Spellman (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”), the Halliwell sisters (“Charmed”), and Bonnie Bennett (“Vampire Diaries”). But for me, there’s one film that outshines the rest when it comes to witches, “Practical Magic.” The film’s masterminds […]
“Short n’ Sweet” tour: Sabrina Carpenter takes center stage
Sabrina Carpenter is one busy woman and she’s taking the industry by storm on her new tour. Carpenter performed her hometown show in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 8 at Wells Fargo Center (that’s the home of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team, for my sports fans out there). Being there for her homecoming was certainly bittersweet, […]
“Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine)”: Megan Moroney’s deluxe album review
oh my god, I’m not okay! Country music princess, Megan Moroney released three new tracks on the deluxe version of her sophomore album “Am I Okay?” on Oct. 4. These songs give us a little insight into Moroney’s world and the meaning behind her album. With her raspy country twang and production by Kristian Bush, […]
MU Players raise money for BCEFA in NYC
Monmouth University’s student-run theater club, MU Players, volunteered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) in New York City on Sept. 22 at their 38th Annual Flea Market and Grand Auction. The event raised $1,421,657, breaking last year’s record according to the BCEFA website. BCEFA is an organization dedicated to helping those within the entertainment industry […]