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Samantha Spano’s “Whiskey Don’t Work (Anymore)”: Reimagining country as the coastal cowgirl

Humble beginnings in the entertainment industry are stories we know all too well. Dolly Parton started her music career by performing for her local radio station in Tennessee, Taylor Swift performed at local coffee shops during the summer, and Lainey Wilson had a Hannah Montana impersonator act. Local country music artist, Samantha Spano has been […]

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“Nobody Wants This” season 2: Is that all?

“Breaking news, you’re in a psychotically annoying relationship.” Though our leading lady’s sister, Morgan, has a melodramatic way with words, her description of Joanne and Noah’s relationship in the first episode of season two of “Nobody Wants This” is not entirely off-base. When Netflix debuted the first season of “Nobody Wants This” last fall, it […]

Entertainment

Hannah Jadagu’s album “Describe”: The honest emotions of distance and love

On Oct. 24, singer songwriter, Hannah Jadagu released her sophomore album titled “Describe” and it may just be my favorite this year. This 12 track album has a unique sound that’s different and refreshing from the current music dominating the billboard charts. The album is alternative/indie, with a mix of bedroom pop and electro-pop aspects. […]

Opinion

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 […]

Editorial

NIL: negative or positive?

Monmouth University recently announced plans to hire a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Annual Giving, NIL, and Revenue Generation. The goal is to strengthen fundraising, connect with alumni and donors, and ensure student athletes have the resources they need to succeed. With new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules and growing competition between schools, this […]