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 […]
Author: Lorelai Hilarczyk
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 […]
“Monsters”: Is Ryan Murphy crossing the line?
I’m sure everyone has heard a joke about “pulling a Menendez.” The story of two brothers who brutally murdered their parents with shotguns is not one you forget. And if you watch crime documentaries and 20/20 episodes with your mom like I do, then you’ve heard this one. Which brings me to Ryan Murphy and […]
Sea Hear Now: The Outlook editor’s experience (Saturday)
The Jersey Shore always does it best, and Sea Hear Now 2024 (SHN) was no exception. Day one of the Asbury Park music festival was packed with iconic talent, most of which had never been to NJ. I was lucky enough to experience the festival as a general admission attendee and let me tell you, […]
MTV’s Video Music Awards
“MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) are always the most star-studded and flashy music award show. It’s widely known that anyone who makes it in the industry has a moon-man sitting on their shelf. The VMAs are legendary for jaw dropping moments that live on in pop culture history. This year, the VMAs were hosted by […]
“The Bachelorette” season finale: a cruel ending
“You are most definitely here for the right reasons.” This sentence is said in some form or another every season on “The Bachelor.” For those who don’t know, the first season of “The Bachelor” premiered in 2002 on ABC. It featured a man trying to find his forever person out of 25 women. To weed […]