In a groundbreaking move that blends the worlds of sports and entertainment, the National Hockey League (NHL) is set to elevate the excitement of its upcoming All Star and Stadium Series games by featuring a lineup of chart-topping artists. Tate McRae, the Jonas Brothers, and AJR are set to headline three separate events, turning the […]
Tag: Entertainment
Everything is Not What It Seems, Or Is It?: “Wizards of Waverly Place” Reboot
“Wizards of Waverly Place” was a Disney Channel original show that rose Selena Gomez to fame. In the show, she portrayed Alex Russo, the relatable younger sister trying to find her way in the world and her family as a witch. Her older brother is played by David Henrie, and she struggles to measure up […]
Upcoming Music of 2024
It’s 2024, a new year, which means new music from the artists you know and love. Last year was filled with unexpected musical surprises from Taylor Swift’s re-recordings, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance,” Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time,” and Paramore’s “This Is Why.” We were awarded some of the greatest albums in our lifetime in just […]
The Struts New Album, “Pretty Vicious”
“Pretty Vicious” stands as the fourth studio album by British Rock band The Struts— comprised of Luke Spiller on lead vocals, Adam Slack on guitar, Jed Elliot on bass guitar, and Gethin Davies on drums—and it is the refreshing reincarnation of rock ‘n’ roll that we desperately need. “Too Good at Raising Hell” starts the […]
Blue Hawk Records Vol 23, “Chapter XXVIII”: A Worthwhile Listen
Attention Monmouth University music lovers: Blue Hawk Records has done it again! Blue Hawk Records released their album “Chapter XXIII” on Dec. 8 and it features six vastly different artists, all talented in their own right. Abby Garcia, the President of Blue Hawk Records, mentioned how the creative process of this album is truly something […]
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Eat It Up in “Sweeney Todd” Broadway Revival
Nothing could be cooked more well done than the long-awaited revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Starring Josh Groban as the titular slayer and Annaleigh Ashford as his loyal right-hand-woman Mrs. Lovett, vengeance and grief were successfully personified at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in the goriest and most sanguine ways […]
A24’s Newest Masterpiece: “The Iron Claw”
“Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed.” These lines defined the new A24 film, “The Iron Claw,” a film I assumed to be about the Von Erich brothers and their wrestling legacy as overlooked by their father. When Kevin Von Erich said these words the first time at the beginning […]
Local Hangout Spots for Students Back in the 80s
Learning about the history of a familiar place can be interesting. In my past articles, I have suggested some great places around the area that students should check out and explore. For this article, we will be diving into what it was like for Monmouth students back in the 80s and what was around for […]
Springsteen’s Glory Days at Monmouth
Before he became “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen was a young and ambitious 20-year-old doing what any aspiring rock star would do: playing as much as he could. Springsteen would often play with bands at local venues and colleges to attract his core fanbase—a fanbase that would soon skyrocket from a few thousand students to millions […]
“Annie (1982)” and the Great Hall Controversy
As Monmouth students, we all know and love our beautiful Great Hall. Some may utilize it to study, go to class, or even just to grab a quick pick-me-up at the beloved Parson’s café. But what many do not know is that the Great Hall was the filming location for Daddy Warbucks’ mansion in the […]