Monmouth University’s location is one of the college’s greatest assets. Just drive a few minutes down the road and you’re at the beach. The beach access here is one of the best you can get on the East Coast. Although some Southern beach schools do beat us with warmer weather, the entertainment surrounding our school, […]
Entertainment
The Return of Dan and Shay and Their New Album, “Bigger Houses”
On Friday, Sept. 15, Dan and Shay, the Grammy-winning duo known for their harmonious blend of country and pop, released their highly anticipated album, Bigger Houses. Fans and critics alike have eagerly awaited the album’s debut, and it’s safe to say that it lives up to the high expectations set by the duo’s previous work. […]
New to Anime? Try Bocchi the Rock!
Stepping into the anime world can be overwhelming as there are hundreds upon hundreds of shows and genres to explore. It’s difficult to choose, especially if you have friends in your circle who have watched anime for quite some time and you might feel left out. Anime has become very popular over recent years. Some […]
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: A Book Review
This book has it all – a super-hot villain, a prince frog that communicates with signs, mythical beasts willing to destroy anyone and anything that hurts their mate, and an evil organization to take down the king. Talk about every reader’s fantasy, right? Evie, resident of the kingdom of Rennedawn, just lost her job and […]
How One Mastermind Created a Night I Will Never Forget:The Eras Tour Review
On May 26, 2023, Swifties from far and wide gathered at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for a night that will undoubtedly be etched into their memories forever. Taylor Swift, the global superstar with an unmatched ability to captivate audiences, graced the stage as part of her highly anticipated Eras Tour. […]
From Sour to Guts: Olivia Rodrigo’s Sophomore Album
Olivia Rodrigo took the world on a rollercoaster of emotions with her album SOUR in May of 2021. Her album featured the innermost feelings of a seventeen-year-old whose experiences unexpectedly resonated with millions. Her single “Driver’s License” was the top song on every chart with millions of fans, young and old, singing in their cars. […]
Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino: A Book Review
The young adult book Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino follows a junior in high school named Lilah who is hard of hearing. Her inability to hear is so significant that she needs to wear hearing aids in both of her ears, but she can get by with lip reading. Even then, she still […]
The Bear is Back! And the Kitchen is Messier Than Ever
The Bear is back and open for business as every second counts this season. FX’s original series The Bear released Season 2 over the summer and it’s back and better than ever. The new season follows the reopening of The Bear, previously known as The Beef, as it is now a new and improved establishment. […]
Springsteen Archive Awards
April 15 marked a momentous occasion for the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music as they held their first ever inaugural American Music Honors, celebrating four remarkable musicians at a sold-out event at Pollack Theatre. The star-studded night featured the honorees consisting of country/blues/rock singer-songwriter Steve Earle, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame […]
The Best of Both Worlds — Monmouth Edition
To some, he is Dr. Maynard, a Monmouth University Political Science professor. To others, he is Sam, the leading guitarist for the local band School Drugs, with a scheduled European and UK tour later this summer and a growing following of 6,029 on Instagram. And to the rest, he’s Sam Maynard, Ph.D., an intellectual Monmouth […]