Have you ever felt like life knocked you down so hard you couldn’t get back up? You’re not alone. How exhausting is it to constantly see or hear others telling you to keep a positive mindset? Simply keeping a positive mindset is easier said than done. This is especially the case when you’re going through […]
Opinion
Has Christmas lost its spirit?
As the holidays draw near, a sense of wonder seems to fill the air. The crisp chill of late autumn, the Christmas decorations being brought out of storage, the gifts you pick out for your friends and family. It all feels very nostalgic, pleasant, and even magical as the year comes to a close. Don’t […]
Why don’t more Monmouth students go to sporting events?
When it comes to school spirit, Monmouth students definitely know how to show pride online, posting about the Hawks, wearing Monmouth merch, and cheering when our teams win big. But when game day actually rolls around, the bleachers often tell a different story. For a Division I school, attendance at Monmouth’s sporting events can sometimes […]
“Stranger Things” retrospective: does it hold up or is it just nostalgia bait?
When “Stranger Things” first dropped in 2016, I was in fifth grade and was hooked immediately. I found season one really intriguing with the mystery of Will’s disappearance. Everyone was talking about it, dressing up as Eleven for Halloween and arguing who the best character was. It had the perfect combination of mystery, friendship and […]
The Jonas Brothers: Kings of the Boy Bands?
While there has been a generationally-passed debate of this topic, I have finally put it to rest. Lots of people argue over which “boy band” is the best, but we have really settled the debate. Whether you like 90’s bands, K-pop, TV show bands, or just someone more modern, I believe that the Jonas Brothers […]
Being a veteran at Monmouth University
I remember it like it was yesterday, on a cold and dreary day in December of 2015 at Mcquire Air Force base, I raised my right hand and swore the oath to the constitution. A decision I made that changed my life, and I sure did not expect to be sitting here writing this as […]
The galaxy far, far away is better if you follow the chronological story
Release order is not the droid you’re looking for! Being a “Star Wars” fan all my life, my love for this franchise has grown as I have. Now being 21 years old and a huge fan of classic films, I truly understand the importance of what film does for culture. I’m not the entertainment editor […]
When is it time to deck the halls?
Even before Halloween, car brands began showing holiday commercials. It seems like by the time mid-October hits, everyone is impatient to skip Halloween and fly right to the holidays. Many shops begin decorating their storefronts before Halloween is over, or even on Halloween, and Christmas music often begins on Nov. 1. However, many people don’t […]
Hollywood vs artificial intelligence
One of my favorite things about filmmaking has always been the acting. The raw emotion actors are able to bring to a character and deliver in a performance is truly amazing. It’s these emotions that make stories come alive and allow audiences to relate to characters. Now, imagine if this acting was done by artificial […]
Is “Black Phone 2” a worthy sequel?
Scott Derrickson’s “Black Phone 2” returns as a continuation that the first movie set with its familiar eerie tone that made it so memorable. Although, this time, something feels a little different. The movie is visually stunning, ominously atmospheric, and full of sentiment, but fundamentally it raises one question: did “Black Phone” really need a […]