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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed.” These lines defined the new A24 film, “The Iron Claw,” a film I assumed to be about the Von Erich brothers and their wrestling legacy as overlooked by their father. When Kevin Von Erich said these words the first time at the beginning […]
From Sep. 5 through Dec. 8, the DiMattio and Ice House Galleries will be hosting the exhibit “PAT CRESSON Taking a Leap –The Power of the Natural World 45 Years of Creative Work.” This exhibit contains 21 different categories of Patricia Cresson’s, Professor of Art and Design, work spanning over 47 years of making art. […]
It was recently announced that the Emmy Awards will take place on a different date than what was initially planned for following the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strike. Now, on January 15, 2023, TV lovers will gather in Los Angeles to celebrate and honor the people who helped create the […]
Willie Nile and his band took the stage at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 23. Willie Nile is a New York-born performing artist who has been rocking out for over 40 years. He has been praised by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, and Lou Reed. Uncut Magazine called him “The unofficial […]
Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre hosted an advanced screening of Miranda’s Victim on the night of Saturday, Sept. 30, followed by a panel discussion with the movie’s cast and crew. People arriving at the event were welcomed by vintage cars that were used in a movie, showing guests a peek into life in the 1960s as […]
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is the title of Mitski’s latest album, released on Sept. 15, 2023. Mitski demonstrates loneliness in oneself, this feeling that we can’t live within ourselves, and the urge to long for something different. This weighty imagery isn’t anything new for Mitski; the alternative/indie icon is known for […]
The Monmouth University Interfraternity Council will be hosting a blood drive in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health Monmouth Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 5. This event will take place in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center in Anacon side “B”Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. RWJ Barnabas visits Monmouth University regularly, but still so many students […]