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 […]
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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 […]
Nintendo Releases Gameplay Demonstration for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
On Tuesday, March 28, Nintendo published never-before-seen gameplay of the newest “The Legend of Zelda” installment, “Tears of the Kingdom,” whose release is less than a month away. With countless additives and a plotline that is not yet revealed, it’s time to dive deep into what makes Tears of the Kingdom one of the most […]
Netflix and Priscilla Presley Release New Series, Agent Elvis
In March 2023, Netflix and Priscilla Presley, ex-wife of Elvis Presley and current executor of the Presley estate, released the new show Agent Elvis. After Elvis Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, recently passed in January, all executive functions over Elvis Presley’s name, likeness rights, music, and memorabilia— including his home and museum in Memphis, Tennessee— […]
Ease into Spring with These 10 Albums
Despite the 80-degree days we’ve experienced as of late, spring has sprung, and with that comes a new music rotation. If you’re anything like me, you are spending the sunny days driving to campus with your windows down, sunglasses on, and blasting your favorite music on Spotify.Whether it be because some albums came out around […]
“Brandon Sanderson is Your God” isAnything but Professional Journalism
A few weeks ago, the magazine WIRED published an article by Jason Khee who interviewed popular fantasy and science fiction novelist Brandon Sanderson. However, rather than detail Sanderson’s success in the literary world, Khee proceeded to belittle both Sanderson’s writing and personhood. At a quick glance, the article seems harmless. The title “Brandon Sanderson is […]
The New boygenius Album and theFriendships Behind the Music
The all-female indie supergroup boygenius is back with the release of their new flawless album the record. Its incredible honesty leaves fans feeling closer than ever to the band. Debuting at #1 on the UK album charts, the record is receiving substantial traction from acclaimed sources like NME and Rolling Stone. This is the first […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Found Not at Fault for Skiing Accident
In a decision reached on Thursday, March 30, a jury found that actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault in regard to a 2016 skiing accident in which a man sustained broken ribs and a concussion.The trial commenced due to a $300,000—initially $3 million—lawsuit filed by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson in 2019, claiming […]
The Perfect Setlist for Seniors
The Class of 2023, as much as it pains me to say (and let alone process): our time here at Monmouth University is quickly coming to an end. In a little over a month, we will be handed our diplomas and told to go on and face the world. Whether you’re going to grad school, […]
HawkTV Hosts 2nd Annual Trivia Night
Hawk TV held its second annual trivia tournament on Friday, March 31, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a charity chosen by the winner. Though I wasn’t a participant, I had the opportunity to tune in via live stream of the event. Hosted by Adam Black, Instructor of History, the contest featured […]