Arts & Entertainment

CPB hosts Open Mic Night

Photo by Esther Gonzales As the lights dimmed, the center stage of Padovano Commons illuminated with bright neon purple and blue lights. Students buzzed with excitement, eager to support their friends and listen to new performers, as they took their seats at the leather couches or tables placed around the […]

Blink-182’s “Nine” is an improved, darker sound

Photo courtesy of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Flickr The veteran pop-punk trio, Blink-182, improved upon their sound with darker tones and themes on their newest album release, “Nine.”  Although “Nine” is the band’s ninth album to date, it’s their second release since founding member Tom DeLonge left the band. DeLonge’s […]

CPB invites students for a taste of Mahwah

Photo by Daniel Troise The smell of delicious foods from well-known Mahwah surrounding restaurants flooded Friends Hall last Friday night as the College Programming Board (CPB) hosted the annual “Taste of Mahwah” event. With food trays from restaurants including CARS, Nicky’s, Littio’s, Nonna’s, and Ju Lung, students were able to […]

Tool’s new album has underwhelming moments

Photo courtesy of Deep Schismic, Flickr After 13 years of no new releases, the waiting has finally come to an end, as Los Angeles-based alternative/progressive metal band Tool released their latest album "Fear Inoculum" on Aug. 30th. Unfortunately, with this album, Tool has put out their weakest effort to date, […]

Lizzo’s new album promotes self love with impressive features

Photo courtesy of Digboston, Wikipedia Although she’s been producing music for years, rapper Lizzo has only recently begun to gain recognition for her work. Her newest album “Cuz I Love You” is surely showing audiences what she’s bringing to the table.  The album offers impressive features, such as Missy Elliott […]

Glenda Jackson defies expectations as King Lear

Photo by Luka Marjanovic “King Lear” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Even though a new production with a new king debuts almost yearly, the play remains evergreen, with audiences flocking to almost each new rendition. This year, Broadway is offering a special treat, because the king has become […]