Fame is a status that few attain but many desire. From money, to luxuries, to public recognition, to a network of other famous individuals— it appears there’s an endless list of pros and little to no cons. As underprivileged normies, we have a skewed perspective of the entertainment industry, looking into the lives of the […]
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10 Best Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: the day capable of two extremes. The first extreme involves romantic plans with a significant other, often characterized by flowers, chocolates, and other gifts intended to showcase one’s feelings. On the other side of the spectrum, there are groups of friends or single individuals eating and drinking their feelings away. Nonetheless, putting on […]
Anime’s Growing Presence in Pop Culture
When I was younger, especially while in middle school, I spent my days immersing myself in the world of anime. Although I distanced myself from the genre as I grew up, I gave it another shot during the COVID-19 pandemic in which I was reminded of my love for the genre. Now, it’s all I […]
Azure Kai, The Mystery Artist on Campus
An anonymous student here at Monmouth recently produced and released music on various platforms under the pseudonym “Azure Kai.” He currently has three songs out, but it seems as though listeners can expect more soon. “Something Special” came out on Dec. 7, 2022. The melodic lo-fi beat at the beginning reels listeners in, and the […]
Paramore Returns to Rock with New Album This Is Why
Paramore’s highly anticipated album This is Why finally dropped this past Friday, Feb. 10, and emos everywhere are rejoicing at the band’s iconic return. This is Why is a striking album, with refreshing hints of indie-rock and ‘90s grunge. It kicks off with singles “This is Why,” “The News,” and “C’est Comme Va” as tracks […]
The 2023 Grammy Awards Highlights
The 2023 Grammy Awards was truly one for the books. From stunning red-carpet outfits to literal history being made on the awards stage, the program kept the audience on the edge of their seats. If you missed the historical night, here are the main highlights that make the Grammys as memorable as it was. First […]
Is the Kindle Scribe Worth It?
Happy were the days of Goosebumps, Magic Treehouse, and the mysterious adventures of Nancy Drew. Since I was a kid, reading was, and continues to be, a favorite pastime of mine. Just as my bookcase overflowed with myriads of mysterious and horrifically scary tales, so did my imagination and love for reading. Nonetheless, those were […]
Why Aftersun Should Have Been Nominatedfor Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars
It’s that time of the year when film lovers everywhere come together to see whether their newest favorite movie was selected for “Best Picture” at the Oscars. The 2023 Oscars lineup is pretty intense, the top contenders consisting of Martin Scorsese’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans, one of Cate Blanchet’s best performances in Tar, and the […]
The “Queen Bey” is Back
Beyoncé is set to go on tour for the first time since 2016, a stint that will have the music icon traveling through the United States and Europe in the spring and summer of this year. The production named “The Renaissance World Tour” after her 2022 release and will feature both her new hits and […]
What Is Alice in Borderland and Why Is It So Popular?
Yes, you read that correctly—I said ‘Borderland’ not ‘Wonderland,’ and I’ll get back to that later. Released in December of 2020, Alice in Borderland is a Netflix, live action adapted Japanese thriller series that follows the protagonist, Arisu, and his friends as they are transported into an apocalyptic and alternate reality of Japan. They’re forced […]