Photo courtesy of Mika Baumeister, Unsplash. On Aug. 9, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 251 which implemented a mask mandate for all students and staff in New Jersey public schools due to high exposure to the COVID-19 delta variant. Executive Order 251 has been implemented for all levels of schooling […]
Author: ANGELINA PEREZ
From Travolta to Platt: adults playing film teens
Photo coutesy of Ajay_Suresh, Flickr The film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” was released in theaters and online last weekend. Ben Platt played the role of Evan from the early stages of the workshop for the musical to the original Broadway production. He certainly breathes the […]
Bisexuals face unfair negative stigmas
Photo courtesy of Peter Salanki, Wiki Bisexual makes up the "B" in the acronym of LGBTQ+, and bisexuals themselves make up the largest grouping of people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. More than half of LGBTQ+ adults report they are bisexual, according to a 2021 Gallup poll. […]
True crime: Intriguing hobby or active hazard?
Photo courtesy of Brandon Anderson, Flickr For the past few years, true crime has become a popular trend in modern media. Podcasts, Netflix and YouTube are just some of the hot spots for true crime content. Bailey Sarian, popular for her “Murder Mystery and Makeup Mondays” series, has 5.65 million […]
#FreeBritney transformed from a trend into reality
Photo courtesy of Mike Maguire, Flickr Unity is something that comes in many forms. It doesn’t occur in one particular mold but rather in a variety of spaces. Whether it be in-person or online, the sight of people coming together can be a beautiful moment to capture. Britney Spears, a […]
FBI worsens own reputation after botching Nassar case
Photo courtesy of Michigan Attorney Generals Office Fair Use, Wiki Trauma is an aspect of life that many struggle to cope with, especially when people find themselves in a position where they must consistently recount the upsetting events they have endured. Over the course of the past few years, a […]
Broadway returns to NYC under new COVID mandates
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wiki For a year and a half Broadway’s marquee lights have been shut off, leaving New York City dark. Now this metropolitan staple is making a show-stopping return, with musicals such as “Wicked,” “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” being met with standing ovations. Broadway […]
AOC’s Met Gala sparks controversy and discussion
Photo courtesy of Victoria Pickering, Flickr On Sept. 13, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City held its annual Met Gala. This fundraiser consists of celebrities traveling to NYC dressed in the appointed theme of the night. One of the most eye-catching looks of the evening that stirred […]
Allegations against Scott Rudin stir an industry uprising
Photo courtesy of Andy Willis, Unsplash Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin resigned from the Broadway League last weekend, the latest update in his step back from Broadway after abuse allegations, according to Deadline. The news of these allegations began stirring within the entertainment community in early April after […]
Will the Chauvin verdict influence future cases?
Photo courtesy of Clay Banks, Unsplash On April 24, former police officer Derek Chauvin was rightfully found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. His convictions were second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. This news means so much to not only George Floyd’s family but […]