There’s nothing better than a welcome back to Monmouth University than a new Blue Hawk Records (BHR) compilation album. “Vol. 25: Signature Edition” was released on Dec. 6, featuring seven original songs that ooze the personality of the artists behind them. I don’t want to pick favorites, but as a music aficionado, this album brought […]
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Pain, suffering, and an examination of legacy in Jesse Eisenberg’s lackluster “A Real Pain”
“I love him, and I hate him, and I want to be him.” Jesse Eisenberg’s 2024 film, “A Real Pain” follows cousins Benji and David, portrayed by Kernan Culkin and Eisenberg, as they travel to Poland following the loss of their grandmother to be able to learn more about her and her history. Eisenberg not […]
Blue Hawk Records perform for a cause at Light of Day’s Boardwalk Jam
The talented artists from Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records (BHR), along with the organization’s Blue Hawk house band, performed for Light of Day’s Boardwalk Jam at the Berkeley Hotel on Jan. 16. Many of the performers were featured on the newest Blue Hawk compilation album, “Vol. 25: Signature Edition,” adding to the promotion and celebration […]
Monmouth University’s Theatre Fest
Monmouth University’s theatre department kicked the first of five nights of Theatre Fest with the Fresh Faces of 2024: A Showcase of Monmouth’s Talented Theatre Freshman on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The following days would feature Spark Sessions: A Night of Original Works by MU Players, Music and Theatre Collaboration: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Alpha Psi Omega […]
Get into the holly jolly spirit: Holiday watchlist recommendations
In the words of Mariah Carey, “It’s time!” With the semester coming to a close and finals just sneaking around the corner, some of us may have forgotten that we are in the first week of the best holiday season ever. Every December, I make myself a list of must-see movies to get me in […]
A New Addition to Sensory Deprivation and Survival Horror: The Edge of Sleep
Would you survive the apocalypse? Would your friends and family survive it? What if, in order to survive, you had to deny yourself a basic human function to even have a chance? In recent years, film and TV shows have been experimenting with this concept. These are sensory deprivation horror movies set in post-apocalyptic worlds […]
Megan Park’s “My Old Ass” is equally hilarious and heartbreaking
If you had the chance to travel back in time and share a message with your 18-year-old self, what would you say? Megan Park’s newest film, “My Old Ass” explores this very topic. On the night of Elliott’s (Maisy Stella) 18th birthday, a mushroom trip connects her with her 39-year-old self, or her “old ass” […]
“Cobra Kai”: Season 6 part two preview
“Cobra Kai” is back. The highly anticipated second part of season six was released this past week on the streaming service Netflix. This series is inspired by “The Karate Kid” franchise and has gained a popular following ever since the first season came out all the way back in 2018. With the new episodes being […]
Tate McRae: Rising pop sensation
Taking the pop industry by storm, Tate McRae is exactly what the music industry has been waiting for. It seems like the rise of dance-pop and superstars is making a comeback. Coming from the professional dance world and aspiring to be a backup dancer, McRae’s stage presence and identity as a performer are so strong. […]
Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Tour: A safe space for women
Earlier this year, on May 17, Billie Eilish released her third studio album titled “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” Just weeks prior, Eilish had announced “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”, which includes 81 stops across North America, Australia, and Europe and would officially begin on Sept. 29 in Quebec, Canada. Eilish’s setlist is […]