Nessa Barrett dropped her sophomore album, “AFTERCARE,” a moody 15-track anthology that dives into sex, love and consequences on Nov. 15. Since her debut in 2020, Barrett has been an artist I frequently anticipate listening to, and this new album is definitely her best work yet. Each song has a […]
Arts & Entertainment
‘Arcane’ arc two has fans on the edge of their seats
“Arcane” is hitting the top charts on Netflix right now and is showing that it is one of the best-animated series ever created. Despite being a marketing scheme for Riot Games’ multiplayer online game, “League of Legends,” it is a delicately crafted show with so much care for animation, characters […]
Pokemon’s latest trading card game is an exciting project for fans
Nintendo released an all-new “Pokémon” trading card game (TCG) app called “Pokémon: TCG Pocket” on Oct. 29. The game went live then, but many users had trouble accessing the title, including myself. After a week of the app crashing before loading anything, I and many others were able to finally […]
‘everywhere i go, there i am’ by Olivia O’Brien has fans applauding
Famous musician Olivia O’Brien released her new extended play (EP) on Friday, Nov. 14. The EP, titled “everywhere i go, there i am,” showcases O’Brien’s candid lyricism and focuses on “singer-songwriter” inspired melodies. She put it out independently under a record label she created herself, titled girlhood records, after departing […]
RCNJ theater’s ‘Polaroid Stories’ is a memorable production
Don’t miss out! There are only three more chances to see RCNJ Theater’s production of “Polaroid Stories,” written by Naomi Iizuka. The production, directed by visiting Assistant professor of theater Lester Mayers, is running this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Berrie Center’s Sharp Theater. “Polaroid Stories” […]
Dia Beacon educates students with immersive art from the ’60s and ’70s
Over the weekend I was able to attend a Ramapo field trip with my Intermediate Drawing class to Dia Beacon. The museum is known for its vast sculptures and the preservation of artists and is built on ideas from artists in the former Nabisco box printing factory. The artwork displayed […]
‘Outer Banks’ season four comes to a hectic and dramatic end
The second part of “Outer Banks” season four has finally been released on Nov. 7 and it has not stopped with the craziness. In the first part of the season, released on Oct. 10, we were met with tons of new information. The season picks up right where it left […]
Shawn Mendes’ single ‘Heart of Gold’ is golden
Shawn Mendes released his new single “Heart of Gold” on Friday, Nov. 1. After being on a hiatus from his career for two years due to his mental health, Mendes is making a comeback by releasing several popular singles like “Why Why Why” and “Nobody Knows.” Mendes, in an interview […]
New ‘Apex Legends’ update is a hit and a miss
“Apex Legends” has finally released its long-awaited new season update, “From the Rift.” Season 23 brings players some much needed support legend buffs, weapon changes and an overall feeling of nostalgia. The update was made available on Nov. 5, and the only game-mode available to play was “Launch Royale.” In […]
‘last night’s mascara’ is Griff’s gift to fans
Popular English singer-songwriter Griff released her new song “last night’s mascara” last Friday. She opened for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour last year and is currently supporting Sabrina Carpenter on her Short n’ Sweet Tour. Her debut album “Vertigo” was released last July and this single further extends the era for […]