Netflix is no stranger to teen movies, but many of their attempts have gained notoriety for the bad acting, stilted dialogue and cheesy storylines. With movies like “The Kissing Booth” in 2018, “Tall Girl” in 2019 and their ever-multiplying sequels, genuinely compelling Netflix teen movies seem to be few and […]
Author: REBECCA GATHERCOLE
Faculty oppose rampant textbook censorship
Librarian Christina Connor and Professor Ed Shannon presented an event on Sept. 22 in honor of Banned Books Week about the little-known topic of textbook censorship. Connor guided the audience through the history of textbook censorship, emphasizing both the importance of textbooks in a well-rounded education and the dangers of […]
“Girl Of My Dreams” showcases Fletcher’s evolution
New Jersey native and pop singer Fletcher released her highly-anticipated debut album “Girl of My Dreams” on Sept. 16. Full of heartbreak and queer anthems, the album follows in the footsteps of Fletcher’s previous projects with more cohesion and maturity. The album is a short 37 minutes, but the 13 […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s album documentary lacks integral moments
Photo courtesy of Brett Jordan, Flickr. The past year has been a whirlwind for singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo with two No.1 singles, a No.1 album, seven Grammy nominations and an upcoming sold-out headline tour. Now added to her repertoire of achievements is a film, “Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 […]
Worst Roommate Ever has plenty of style but little heart
Photo courtesy of RODNAE Productions, Pexels. As college students we have all heard roommate horror stories, or if you’re especially unlucky, maybe you have one of your own. But I doubt most of us have experienced roommates quite like the ones depicted in “Worst Roommate Ever.” The new Netflix limited […]
Sabrina Carpenter is high on life in her new single
Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi, Wikipedia. After a month and a half of anticipation, pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter released her latest single “Fast Times” on Feb. 18. Living up to the title, “Fast Times” is an upbeat and dance-friendly song about falling in love quickly and living life to the […]
Les Paul Festival highlights students’ innovative musical talents
Photo courtesy of Chris Reali. The Berrie Center’s annual Les Paul Festival Concert on Feb. 5 featured experimental musical artists Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe and Susie Ibarra performing as a duo. The performance was advertised as exploring “contemporary artists who represent Paul’s innovative and progressive spirit” and showcased Lowe and […]
Notable women to celebrate from this past year
Photo courtesy of UN Women, Flickr It’s officially Women’s History Month, and there is no better time to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the past year. 2020 was a strange year for many reasons, but that didn’t stop these women from producing art that breaks boundaries, brings […]
Shawn Mendes’ “Wonder” brings comfort to the end of 2020
Photo courtesy of Josiah VanDien 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year in many ways, but Shawn Mendes is ending it with a bang with the release of his fourth studio album, “Wonder,” on Dec. 4. “Wonder” marks a change for Mendes as he displays experimentation with new sounds […]
Taylor Swift surprises fans with a documentary release
Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan UK, Wikipedia Taylor Swift has surprised her fans yet again this year with the release of her Disney+ documentary titled “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions” on Nov. 25. Reminiscent of her announcement for her eighth studio album “folklore” from July, she announced the documentary the […]