Ladies and gentlemen, the pop star of the year has arrived, and she’s not messing around. Tate McRae’s highly anticipated third studio album, “So Close To What,” released Feb. 21, featuring 15 songs, including her singles “2 hands,” “Sports car,” and “It’s ok I’m ok.” All of which created so much buzz and social media […]
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“Conclave” deserves Best Picture at the Oscars
This Oscars season is showing to be a tight race. Between Sean Baker’s sex-worker-centered comedy “Anora,” Brady Corbet’s three-hour epic “The Brutalist,” Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror “The Substance,” and seven others, 2025 has seen some fantastic projects in the film industry. Despite the tight race and my love and admiration for all of these movies, no […]
Bad Bunny’s “Turista” embodies Puerto Rican culture and life
On Jan. 5, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican Latin artist who has redefined reggaeton and Latin trap, released his sixth studio album, “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos.” The album’s title, which translates to “I Should Have Taken More Photos”, is a reflection of nostalgia and the things that represent Benito (Bad Bunny) and the island of […]
Candlelight Concerts “Tribute To Coldplay on Strings”
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Monmouth Center for the Arts hosted A Tribute To Coldplay by the Monmouth String Quartet in Pollak Theatre. This was not just any musical performance where the entire auditorium goes dark. Candlelights are all around the audience and the musicians to illuminate the music being played by the three violins and […]
“Short n’ Sweet” deluxe: An extra sweet surprise
Sabrina Carpenter sure is a busy woman who does it all. After coming off her highly successful North American run of the “Short n’ Sweet Tour,” Carpenter has been everywhere. She won two Grammys at the beginning of the month, for “Best Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for “Espresso.” She was also […]
Super Bowl LIX Halftime: Kendrick Lamar’s great American game
On Feb. 9, Super Bowl LIX (59) took place, the world’s most popular TV program of all time. This year, over 126 million viewers in the United States watched, making it the most-watched Super Bowl in history. The halftime show, a performance by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, brought in over 133.5 million viewers, up 3% […]
BHR & BSU Present: Valentine’s Day Classroom Concert
On Valentine’s Day, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) and Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated for a “Classroom Concert” from 3-5PM. Chelsea Lagotta, Michael Anthony Rocks, Aidan Cole, Evan Schuett, Azure Kai, and Samantha Spano sang about love and heartbreak. Amani Adelekan, Vice President of BSU and BHR was the one who made the event come together. […]
“A Bronx Tale”: Starring Chazz Palminteri
On Feb. 15, the students of Monmouth University and theatre-goers got to experience the one-man show of “A Bronx Tale” starring the creator himself, Hollywood star Chazz Palminteri in our very own Pollak Theatre. If you’re unfamiliar with “A Bronx Tale” it tells the story of Calogero ‘C’ Anello, as a boy growing up in […]
‘90s love songs: The essence of romance
The melodies of ‘90s love songs capture the essence of beautiful romance. The heartfelt vocals and compassionate lyrics intertwine, tugging at our heartstrings and leaving many today yearning for that ‘90s type of love. These songs sound genuine, embodying what a beautiful relationship should feel like. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, the love […]
10 Taylor Swift songs for Valentine’s Day
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift’s impeccable lyricism and songwriting have garnered her attention. She writes an array of different music, but there’s no doubt she’s best known for her love songs. With songs ranging from the start of a new relationship, the unease of love, to the euphoria of falling in love, Swift has […]