On Thursday, Apr. 25, Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) will host the “President’s Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America” with guest speakers Patrick F. Leahy, Ed.D, President of Monmouth University, and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley. This event will take place in the Great Hall Auditorium and is free and open […]
Author: Taylor Memoli
Student body voices concerns regarding the campus’ suspected lack of garbage and recycling separation
“The Outlook” has recently received various concerns regarding the garbage and recycling processes on campus. Students had questions about the potential lack of separation of garbage and recycling on campus and wanted to find some answers. On the Monmouth University website under “Waste and Management,” the school only details its recycling process, mentioning that they […]
Jacob Landau’s annual gallery exhibition: “The Frances Cycle”
From Apr. 1 through Apr. 7, the Monmouth University Center of the Arts hosted the “Jacob Landau: The Frances Cycle” gallery exhibit in the Guggenheim Memorial Library. This exhibit featured a series of fourteen drawings made by Landau in 1996. “The Frances Cycle” series consisted of colored pencil and pencil drawings dedicated to the story […]
Ten songs to welcome Joni Mitchell back to Spotify
On Mar. 21, 2024, Joni Mitchell returned to Spotify after having her music off the platform for over two years. Mitchell’s return to the streaming site was unannounced, but it didn’t take long for her fans to notice that both her most recent and live albums were available for streaming. The next day, her entire […]
Adrianne Lenker’s “Bright Future” proves that writing is the ultimate comfort to pain
Adrianne Lenker walks down the path of some of the greatest folk artists of all time, and her new album “Bright Future” solidified her steps in the genre. The lead singer of the band Big Thief released her fifth solo studio album on Mar. 22, 2024, and it demonstrates some of Lenker’s best lyricism. Her […]
The 96th Annual Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night was celebrated on Mar. 10, 2024. The 96th annual Oscars award ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, making this ceremony his fourth time being host. The show premiered live on ABC during its new time of 7:00 pm EST. Jimmy […]
Sony Pictures Announces Four New Movies Surrounding The Beatles: Information and Predictions
On Feb. 20, Sony Pictures announced their collaboration with Sam Mendes and Neal Street Productions in a new project, creating four new movies based on The Beatles with one film for each member, all coming out in 2027. Business Insider reports that all four movies “will intersect to tell the astonishing story of the greatest […]
All Hail the New Queen of Pop: Chappell Roan
The 25-year-old Willard, Missouri, native Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, better known as Chappell Roan, has taken over the pop genre following the release of her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.” Released on Sep. 22, 2023, under Amusement Records, Roan has since been everyone’s recent obsession. “The Rise and Fall of a […]
Album Predictions for Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”
During an exciting Grammy Awards acceptance speech last week, Taylor Swift announced her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” and it’s been the word on everyone’s cherry lips. So, here’s what we know about it so far. This is going to be Taylor’s eleventh studio album, set to release on Apr. 19, 2024. The album […]
BHR Releases 23rd Compilation Album
Monmouth University’s student-run record label “Blue Hawk Records” released their 23rd compilation album titled Chapter XXIII on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. This album contains new original tracks created completely by students for students. The recent release is available on CD, vinyl, and various streaming platforms. This album contains six new tracks: “Dimensions” by Angela An, […]