Fans expressed variations of shock and relief on Jan. 23 when alternative rock band Panic! At The Disco announced via social media its disbandment following the conclusion of the European leg of the Viva Las Vengeance Tour. The post cited front man, and only-man, Brendon Urie’s commitment to his expanding family as the reason for […]
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Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
American actor and comedian Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges after firing a live gun on the set of his movie, fatally shooting cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October of 2021. If Baldwin is found guilty, he could face two possible charges, one for up to 18 months or another with a five year sentence. The […]
Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled” Billboard Successes
“Don’t you dream impossible things?” Oh, how Taylor Swift dreams! Swift’s record-breaking hits as part of her newly released album Midnights follow a long line of her making the impossible possible. Let’s take a look at some of her previous records, comparing how they match up to the artist’s latest release. In Swift’s debut album […]
Everything You Need to Know About the 65th Grammy Awards
The 65th Grammy Awards premiere on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m., and, before you get geared up for your viewing parties, here’s everything you need to prepare for “Music’s Biggest Night.” First and foremost, comedian Trevor Noah will return for the third year in a row as the night’s […]
Paramore Releases Fierce New Single,“C’est Comme Ca”
From emo to alt-rock to ‘80s synth, Paramore has done it all; now, after a five-year hiatus, they’re stepping into an interesting new genre of horror-rock. Released on Jan. 12, “C’est Comme Ca” is Paramore’s fierce new single from their upcoming album This is Why. While the ‘80s-fueled After Laughter was an admirable shift for […]
Fall Out Boy Performs as New TrioAmid First Single in Five Years
Fall Out Boy performed their new single “Love From The Other Side” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a three-man group on Thursday, Jan. 19. The performance was taped only a few hours before guitarist Joe Trohman announced his musical hiatus on the band’s social media accounts. The single is the band’s first musical release since […]
I Played Over 50 Hours of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild;” Here’s What I Think
Let me preface this by saying that I am not a gamer by any definition. My limited gaming resume consists of “Animal Crossing,” “Stardew Valley,” and “Pokémon Brilliant Diamond,” largely because of my personal gaming requirements. Anything too difficult stresses me out; games that are easy and straightforward bore me. I need to have some […]
Saying Goodbye to Monmouth University
A successful fifth grade writing assignment led my English teacher to read out my story to the class, encouraging me to continue writing. From then on, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. Since my childhood and until now, I am fascinated with the way words can paint a picture and have the power […]
2022 Albums: Listen Before the Year Ends
2022 has a been a year of album releases. Here are four of some of my most listened to albums that were released this year.
Why Micro-Transactions in Video Games areProblematic
Imagine this—You are on a trip to Atlantic City or Las Vegas and you visit a casino. Upon entering the casino, you see a child walk in and begin gambling without anyone batting an eye. What’s your reaction? To most people, the idea of such a scenario is completely ridiculous, and there are restrictions in […]