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 […]
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Fall film recommendations
As the leaves turn colorful and the air begins to chill, there’s no better time to watch a movie that captures the best qualities of fall. Whether you’re in the mood for a nostalgic favorite, a feel-good film that’s slightly spooky, or a frightening thrill, this list includes a variety of films for your viewing […]
2025 Grammy predicitons: The race to Best New Artist
The 2024 music industry has seen a massive resurgence in hyper pop, country ballads, and new artists who are each vying for a nomination at the 67th Grammy Awards. From genre-bending musicians and viral pop sensations, there is a fresh wave of talent this award season that will draw increased attention to the ceremony next […]
Samara Cyn: Rising female rap sensation
Tennessee-born, Los Angeles-based rapper, Samara Cyn has quickly captured attention with her unique blend of neo-soul and hip-hop music. In March 2024, she dropped “Green Eyes Freestyle,” on social media, featuring a laid-back video of her casually delivering bars. The post garnered significant attention, racking up 138,000 likes and praise from fans, including one comment […]
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, […]
Sea Hear Now: The Outlook editor’s experience (Sunday)
It was early the morning of Sunday, Sept. 15, when my roommate dropped me off at the gates of Sea Hear Now. Not to my surprise, the streets were flooded with die-hard music fans, but mostly, certain fans of one musician, the boss of Asbury Park himself, Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen shirts flooded the street lines, […]
The Dare: A New York City club scene revival
The New York City club scene has experienced a rebirth in the past two years. The expansion of programs like The Boiler Room has slowly been festering and growing into a bigger scene, one dedicated to partying and creativity without boundaries. Clubbing without rules, bodies in a room dancing to the art coming from a […]
“Dancing With the Stars” cha-chaing into season 33: Episode one scores and dancers recap
The ballroom is now open! “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) season 33 premiered on Sept. 17, introducing 13 celebrities fighting for the “Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.” DWTS consists of professional dancers who are coupled with a celebrity, or “star.” Through weeks of competing and learning new dances, couples are eliminated while others continue into the […]
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 […]
Celebrating nostalgia with Lucas Grabeel
Monmouth celebrated a “Night of Nostalgia,” featuring Lucas Grabeel on Friday, Sept. 13, in the Pollak Theater.At the end of Welcome Week, the Student Activities Board (SAB) made an announcement that included a video of Lucas Grabeel, who we all know as Ryan Evans from our childhood favorite movie, “High School Musical,” (HSM), announcing he […]