Showrunner Vince Gilligan concluded the AMC series, “Breaking Bad,” in a 75-minute finale on Sunday, Sept. 29. Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the airing of “Felina” at 9 pm, which reinforced “Bad” as one of television’s greatest drama series.
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“Massachusetts” Comes to Monmouth
Upon walking in on the “Massachusetts” art exhibit in Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall, you’ll be greeted by a wide array of art styles. Some paintings are dark and ominous, others are surreal, depicting reality in supernatural ways. Despite differences, each piece invokes you to come closer for further inspection. The exhibit is a combination of works from nine artists in total, each bringing their unique flavor to the Vincent DiMattio Gallery. DiMattio is also a professor of art at the University.
Visiting Writer Series Introduces Katie Ford
Poet Katie Ford came to read a selected collection of her works on campus on Thursday, September 19, as part of the Visiting Writers Series. This marks the first reading of the ninth year this series has run.
Student Spotlight: Idol Threat
Retro rock music takes on a modern twist in songs written by local band, Idol Threat. Lead singer and guitarist Robbie Reiner is a junior at the University studying criminal justice. He writes and performs classic-meets-contemporary rock music with drummer Pat Reiner, and bassist Brian DeSeno, both of whom attend Manasquan High School.
“Dexter” Series Finale Kills
America’s favorite serial killer, Dexter Morgan, had his final bow last night in Showtime’s series finale of “Dexter.” There were disappointments taken to social media, claiming the series finale was a sellout. However, I think the writers ended the hit show the only way they could.
“Grand Theft Auto” Renews Grandeur
Hang onto your Playstations and X-boxes because Rockstar Games has one last game for you to play before you trade them in for the new consoles. Despite working with decade old hardware, Rockstar has managed to make its latest installment one of the most beautiful, detailed, and spacious games this console generation has ever seen. Set in the fictional city of Los Santos (think Los Angeles), “Grand Theft Auto V” (released September 17) is literally Rockstar’s biggest game yet.
Janelle Monáe Falls Short of Expectations
R&B isn’t an easy genre to stand out in these days, but for a singer as hard working and charismatic as Janelle Monáe, it’s kind of impossible not to. With a powerful voice, wild imagination, and restless creative spirit, Monáe has made some very exciting and inventive pop music since bursting onto the scene, with her debut album, 2010’s “The ArchAndroid,” being quite an artistic achievement.
Alumnus Spotlight: Slick Chops
Some graduates leave the University and never look back while others seem to linger around until they realize they have to leave. Rapper Slick Chops seems to have found the happy medium between the two. The 2013 graduate is currently recording his next album and interning in New York, but he remains connected to The Music Alliance, a club dedicated to giving those interested in the music industry professional opportunities.
Fall Brings Wonderful New Televison Shows
Fall means sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything and, most importantly, new television shows. Last year, a good number of shows were picked up, leaving us with a smaller number of pilots this year. Still this fall brings us many comedies, a couple dramas and one Avengers spin off.
Artist Zuan Lee Astounds Students
The Rotary Ice House Gallery celebrated its first art exhibition of the year with a reception hosted at 5 pm on September 12. This collection was created by the artist Zaun Lee and will be on display until November 15. Numerous professors attended with their classes, though other patrons were simply curious students eager to see this new display. Refreshments were served until the event ended at 7 pm.