“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 […]
Entertainment
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 […]
Laufey’s “A Matter of Time: The Final Hour”: Behind the fairytale of love
After seven months since the release of “A Matter of Time,” Laufey has finally decided it was time to release the deluxe edition “A Matter of Time: The Final Hour” on April 10. While we may have turned into madwomen awaiting its release, it was well worth the wait. The original edition of the album […]
The Outlook entertainment editor’s release radar
“Loving Life Again” – Ella Langley My first pick for this month’s music release radar is obviously Ella Langley’s “Loving Life Again” off her upcoming album “Dandelion” which is set to release on April 10. This song feels like a cool summer breeze that automatically wraps you up into a big hug. Langley has this […]
“I think the guy that I’m in love with is in love with somebody else,” Ella Langley’s character sighs as she pours herself a drink, outside of the Texas bar in her “Choosin’ Texas” music video. While her lover might be choosing Texas, it might be time that Langley chooses herself. The seven minute long […]
“Jury Duty Company Retreat”: A real life “Truman Show”
Imagine working in an environment similar to that of “The Office,” a chaotic place where something ridiculous happens every single day. What would you do, how would you react? Would you enjoy shenanigans, or would it drive you crazy? These questions are explored in the hit television show “Jury Duty.” The Amazon Prime series is […]
Olivia Rodrigo announces third studio album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love”
Calling all Olivia Rodrigo fans, the drought is over! After nearly three and a half years, Rodrigo has announced her third studio album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” set to release June 12. Prior to the announcement, Rodrigo’s team did a lot to excite fans, and it all began with […]
Hulu’s “Paradise” is back with season two
“It was never just about the bunker,” declared Samantha Redmond (Julianne Nicholson), or by code name “Sinatra,” in the teaser trailer for season two of the hit Hulu series “Paradise.” With the two first episodes releasing on Feb. 23, the second season takes viewers outside their comfort zone, in a literal sense, and it picks […]









