What if Barney the Dinosaur had an axe, and was holding an entire cast of children, and some adult’s, hostage? This is the unhinged question that is right at the core of the new horror movie “Buddy”, with the directional debut from Casper Kelley. Kelley is the mastermind behind one of Adult’s Swim’s viral short […]
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Harry Styles “Together, Together” tour at Madison Square Garden
After the epic conclusion of Harry Styles’ “Love on Tour,” a nearly two year long series of shows spread across the globe, and a three year long hiatus, Styles is back on the stage and in the spotlight. Touring his fourth studio album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” Styles has embarked on a global […]
Sea.Hear.Now: Music and community
What better way to commemorate a Jersey Shore summer than in Asbury Park, surrounded by music enthusiasts and the greatest bands and artists of our time? Sea.Hear.Now returned for its eighth music festival just this past weekend. On Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, the Sea.Hear.Now festival encompassed Asbury Park beach and surrounding areas, welcoming over […]
FX’s “Adults:” Sitcom reimagined
Calling all “New Girl” fans, Hulu has a show just for you! On May 28th, 2025, the FX comedy “Adults” premiered on Hulu and was quickly renewed for a second season, which was released just last month. Reminiscent of “New Girl” and “Friends,” “Adults” follows an unconventional group of friends living in Queens, New York […]
“Chuck Timely and The Hourglass:” Role Model takes listeners back in time
From alternative pop-rap to indie-folk and country, Tucker Pillsbury (better known as Role Model) is no stranger to a genre change. Released in August, his latest album “Chuck Timely and The Hourglass” takes listeners on a new adventure, a vintage Americana sound inspired by the likes of Jackson Browne, The Rolling Stones, and Dire Straits, […]
Entertainment editor’s book-to-screen adaptation release radar
As an avid reader, a book-to-movie adaptation is both my greatest fear and most anticipated release. There is no better feeling than seeing your favorite scenes brought to the big screen and putting a face to your soul characters, but it does come with the risk of storyline changes and character misinterpretations. It’s always an […]
“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”: Lorelai’s Senior Goodbye
“Real people do this,” was the first realization Lorelai Hilarczyk came to when joining The Outlook student-run newspaper. After spending countless hours making sure her piece was perfect and reading it a million times, her first printed article’s headline had a misspelled word. Naturally, she freaked out about the mistake, but she quickly learned that […]
BHR vol. 27 “From The Basement” to release on April 24
The end of a Monmouth University spring semester means Blue Hawk Records (BHR) will likely have some music planned. Just like in prior years, BHR is set to release an extended play (EP) vol. 27, titled “From the Basement” on April 24, before the official end of the semester. Produced through the Music & Theatre […]
Francesca Fuentes’ “Barely Breathin’”: Connection and vulnerability
Sometimes the greatest artists are the local gems, and Jersey Shore native Francesca Fuentes is no exception. Driven by her passion for encapsulating the human experience, Fuentes has been singing and writing from a young age, and her new single “Barely Breathin’” was released April 17. If this is any indication of her upcoming album […]
Industry Alumni Networking panel: Finding the path to your career
On April 7, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) hosted their fourth annual Industry Alumni Networking event in Woods Theatre featuring five former Monmouth University (MU) students with current jobs in the entertainment field. Hosted by chair of the Music & Theatre Arts Department and specialist professor, Joe Rapolla and BHR President Antonia Bongiorno, the event embodied […]










