Halloween is finally here! While this season always seems so fleeting, there’s no better way to immerse yourself in spooky season than through music. These 13 tracks are filled with nostalgia and good ol’ fashioned fun. Listen while you get dressed in your costumes, drive down a windy eerie road, or even carving a last […]
Author: Lorelai Hilarczyk
Monmouth Students attend Mondo.NYC 2025 Music and Tech Conference
Monmouth University students consisting of Blue Hawk Records (BHR) members and several graduates attended the 10th annual Mondo.NYC Music and Technology Conference in New York City. The conference was held at Arlo Williamsburg Hotel from Oct. 14 through the 17. The trip was coordinated by Jeffrey Mendez, senior music industry major and Kylensky Miracle, junior […]
The magic of Walt Disney
There is no greater entertainment hub of art than Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Over fall break I was able to escape for a few days to Florida for a family celebration. I’ve been going to Disney since birth (practically), but haven’t been since 2018. While I do adore everything about Disney, it’s certainly […]
“The Life of a Showgirl” Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album : True happiness with a touch of glitter
I n the world of music, there is no bigger name than Taylor Swift. With her 12th studio album, she’s climbing the charts with these 12 new tracks and some wonder if she’ll ever run out of material with her vast discography. Despite critical reviews of negativity, this album does something that her others don’t: […]
Monmouth University’s Theatre Department presents “Into the Woods” this November
Step into the magical world of fairy tales, as Monmouth University’s Theatre Department prepares for their performances of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” “Into the Woods” written by Lapine with music from Sondheim is about those classic Brothers Grimm stories you know and love. You might know some of the songs from […]
Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025: Surf, sun, and soul
W hat could be better than another year of iconic bands, nostalgia, and ultimate vibes all on one of Jersey’s most beloved beaches? Asbury Park hosted over 35,000 music lovers on both Sept. 13 and 14 for Sea.Hear.Now music festival. Just when you think it couldn’t get bigger and better, Sea.Hear.Now not only expanded the […]
“Man’s Best Friend” : Sabrina Carpenter outlines girlhood
Oh boy! Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend” on Aug. 29, a little over a year after “Short n’ Sweet.” The new album of 12 songs has received both acclaim and backlash. It seems no one understands Carpenter’s simple yet clever lyricism and feminine position. However, people across the board cannot […]
“Runaway American Dream”: BHR honors Springsteen’s 50 year milestone
Monmouth University’s culture encompasses many things, but at the forefront is the love for New Jersey’s music history and Bruce Springsteen, aside from “Annie,” of course. So it was no surprise that our student record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) had teased a release over the summer seemingly paying homage to the singer’s 50th anniversary […]
Inside “A Minecraft Movie”: A sit down with Chris Galletta
“A Minecraft Movie” has taken the internet and cinemas by storm. The homage to the 2011 video game features a star-studded cast of Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (Garett Garrison), Emma Meyers (Natalie), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Henry), Danielle Brooks (Dawn), and Jennifer Coolidge (Vice Principal Marlene). Not only has this film been a huge success, […]
Class of 2025 graduation playlist
Well, it’s that time of year, Hawks. It’s graduation season, which means the class of 2025 is about to be on their way to bigger and better life experiences. I’ve created a playlist compiled of 25 graduation-inspired songs for those looking to get in their feels before they get their degree. Here are 15 tracks […]










