Photo courtesy of Igor Karimov, Unsplash Let’s face it. If you have not bought a Playstation Five or Xbox Series X or S yet, there is little chance of securing one for the holidays. However, there are still plenty of options to get the perfect gifts for the gamer […]
Author: JAMES WHELAN
Recommended ways to conquer a reading slump
Photo courtesy of Patrick Tomasso, Unsplash Reading is one of the oldest forms of art known to man. People have been picking up books for hundreds and hundreds of years, with no end in sight. Even with the advent of movies, television, video games and all the other modern […]
2021 Grammy nominee list solicits backlash
Photo courtesy of Beemer03, Wikipedia For years we have been honoring music artists for their inspiring music videos, creative albums and much more. Award shows like the AMAs or BBMAs are phenomenal, but the Grammys are far grander. High-end fashion, stunning performances and award-winning speeches are what makes this award […]
TikTok’s “Ratatouille” musical gains major recognition
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons We’ve all heard about it by this point, and you’re either stoked about it or have no idea what’s happening. Seemingly out of nowhere, TikTok became the incubator for the newest internet hit: “Ratatouille” the musical. Over the past week, Playbill, Pixar, Disney […]
Safer alternatives to shopping in-person this season
Photo courtesy of Sari Montag, Flickr Black Friday is an unofficial American consumer holiday. Only a day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday is sometimes considered to be more exciting to some than the actual holiday that precedes it. People use this day to get started on their Christmas shopping and it’s […]
Consider a sustainable approach to gifting this year
Photo courtesy of Silvia Sala, Flickr The holiday season: gift-giving, gift-receiving — all in gift wrapping. Though many may not realize it, December is a time of boundless waste creation, all of which ends up in landfills to start off the new year. According to Stanford, Americans create 25% more […]
RCNJ Theater discusses race on campus in “Baltimore”
Photo by Jenna Craig The Ramapo College Theater Department’s second virtual production –”Baltimore” by Kirsten Greenidge — opened up the conversation about race during its live-streamed premiere Friday night. “I hope the audience embraces their uncomfortable feelings when watching it and asks themselves why they feel that way,” says […]
“Grey’s Anatomy” begins 17th season with a two-hour premiere
Photo courtesy of Theciofster, Wikipedia Warning: the following article contains major spoilers about “Grey’s Anatomy,” season 17. The iconic medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” returned as our favorite tearjerker last week. The show’s 17th season premiered on Nov. 12 on ABC with two back-to-back episodes. When it first aired in 2005, […]
New Spider-Man game is an electrifying start for the PS5
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia After the success of “Marvel’s Spider-Man” on the Playstation Four, Sony and developer Insomniac knew they created something special. This success continues into the spin-off game “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,” released for the PS4 and Playstation Five on Nov. 12, being one of […]
We need to emphasize the art of giving this holiday season
Photo courtesy of Hades2k, Flickr A few weeks ago, we disposed of our carved pumpkins, removed our ghosts and ghouls from our front lawns and put them back into our basements until next year. The leaves are falling, apple cider is flowing and welcoming the autumn chill. For me, […]