Students of Blue Hawk Records (BHR) changed the selection process in preparation for their fourth compilation EP for the fall semester, allowing a mixture of artists on the record. Members of Blue Hawk Records Applied Industry III class held open auditions on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Entertainment
The Flawed Arguments of the “Gamergate” Controversy
One of the main reasons many people in the gaming community have heard about ‘Gamergate’ (something that is neither representative of gamers, nor comparable to Watergate in any real way) is because Anita Sarkeesian, a self-described “feminist media-critic/blogger” has seized upon the conflict (if one can even call it that) to draw attention to her own personal agenda. Sarkeesian believes that the portrayal of women in video games is sexist, and has used the issue of ‘Gamergate’ to help her criticism gain traction. According to MSNBC’s The Reid Report, ‘Gamergate’ is “an online battle of the sexes over how gamers are portrayed, and the sometimes violent reaction to women who speak out.” As far as I can see, this is what some in the media would like it to be, but not what it is. This entire controversy feels manufactured.
Fright Fest Brings Thrills & Chills To Six Flags
It’s that time of year again! The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, Pumpkin Spice coffee is back at Dunkin Donuts and everyone is breaking out the sweatshirts. This could only mean one thing: it’s finally fall!
U2 Releases New Album
Whether You Want It Or Not
When students checked Twitter a few days ago, most thought the tweets regarding the Irish band U2’s new album, “Songs of Innocence,” were a joke. How could every single iPhone have inexplicably downloaded the same CD? Through the mysterious qualities of the iCloud, this bizarre situation really happened — and not everyone is happy with Apple’s gift.
“The Mindy Project” Returns to FOX
September 15 came around, and that meant that it was finally time to see America’s favorite doctors back on TV. These are the doctors of “The Mindy Project,” who seem to barely speak about medical needs at all, but more about what happens when their strangely entangled lives get even more complicated.
‘River Read Reading Series’ Hosts Established Poets and Aspiring Writers
The Manhattan Bagel in Red Bank, NJ, served as the host of this month’s River Read Reading Series, coordinated by Linda Jade and Gregg Brown, on Saturday, Sept. 20. This community-focused event brings celebrated poets into a close setting with a few dozen eager listeners, letting them autograph their works for paying fans, and ends with an open mic for aspiring writers to share their own work.
“This Is Where I Leave You” Hits Theaters
We all have that one memory of our family that just stands out among the rest. For the Altman’s, it was the time their Dad died, and they were forced to sit Shiva, even though they aren’t Jewish. “This is Where I Leave You” was overflowing with gifted performers, perfectly sculpted scenes, and beautifully written dialogue. Oh, and Tina Fey swears a lot!
Blue Hawk Records to Hold Open Auditions
Will Be Held at Woods Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Student-run record label, Blue Hawk Records, is holding its first open auditions for all Monmouth students; students can audition for its newest compilation record in Woods Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
“Teen Wolf” Finale is All Bark, No Bite
When MTV’s Teen Wolf first premiered in June of 2011, its first season was surprisingly successful, despite low expectations based on the mere fact that it was a show called “Teen Wolf” on a network that does not exactly carry the best reputation when it comes to producing high-quality television.
Welcome to Shondaland
Shonda Rhimes Launches Bold Thursday Night Lineup “Thank God it’s Thursday!” shouted one of the marketing executives at ABC, or so I’m assuming. When ABC announced their new Thursday night lineup would feature not one, not two, but THREE Shonda Rhimes shows, it’s safe to say fans were beyond thrilled. Rhimes is a force that […]