Ever since Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016, it seems like all things ‘80s has infiltrated 21st century media. This might have encouraged Amazon Prime Video to produce a TV adaptation of Brian Vaughan’s 2015 comic book series, Paper Girls. Premiered on July 29, 2022, Paper Girls tells the story of four 12-year-old girls […]
Monmouth University’s student run record label, Blue Hawk Records, is preparing for student auditions for their 21st compilation album, which will be held on Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Woods Theater. Students looking to be featured on the album must perform a live audition in front of a panel of people who will be […]
The sea of black T-shirts, eyeliner, platform boots, and fishnets made it easy to spot My Chemical Romance fans as they all made their way along Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn for the highly anticipated reunion show at the Barclays Center on Sept. 10 and 11. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, My Chemical Romance’s current lineup […]
“Get crazy! Get loud! Let’s party! Get loud! If you wanna have fun then do something crazy!” It’s the iconic opening credits of beloved MTV reality show “Jersey Shore.” If you are anything like me, you can recite along to every cast member’s one liner introduction from binge watching this show over and over. Eight […]
Visiting writer Jane Wong came to Monmouth University via Zoom on March 22 to read and talk about her book of poetry, How to Not Be Afraid of Everything (2021). Jane Wong is also the author of Overpour (2016). Her poems and essays can be found in places such as Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019, […]
Morbius is the latest in a series of Sony/Marvel crossovers set in the Spider-Man universe. The movie follows Dr. Michael Morbius, played by Jared Leto, as he attempts to cure himself and his best friend Milo, played by Matt Smith, of their shared blood disease. Michael turns himself into a genetic vampire and finds himself […]
In the last decade, there has been a surge of female representation in the entertainment industry. After public demand, we are finally moving past the white, cisgendered heterosexual damsel in distress on the big screen. Characters like Super Woman and Scarlet Witch add variety to a large pool of male-only superheroes, but still lack ethnic […]
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stars from all over the world walked the red carpet, performed, and some even received multiple awards. Artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Carrie Underwood, H.E.R, and Lady Gaga all performed during the […]
Over this past weekend, the streaming service known as Crunchyroll announced that Attack on Titan will be getting extended for another season, and fans have expressed very mixed emotions. Attack on Titan, a Japanese book series called manga, is set on an island terrorized by giants known as Titans. As the story progresses, the series’ […]
Harry Styles’ new single “As It Was” became the most-streamed song in the United States in a single day after its release on Thursday, March 31. According to Spotify, the song was streamed 8.3 billion times on its release date, surpassing Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License,” which had previously held the record with 8 million streams […]