Before this article begins, I would like to administer a content warning. I will be discussing alcoholism, suicide and depression. If you are uncomfortable reading about these topics, please stop here. When I was in high school, my mom showed me the band Bright Eyes and I became obsessed. I […]
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‘Speak No Evil’ is shockingly captivating
“Speak No Evil,” James Watkins’ newest film, is a twisted psychological horror that keeps you guessing. I went into this film thinking it was going to be almost two hours of overused thriller tropes and predictable plotlines, but I was pleasantly surprised with the direction it took. On a vacation […]
Katy Perry’s album ‘143’ fails miserably
For those who were hoping the promise of a new Katy Perry album would revive the singer’s career, I have some bad news. “143,” Perry’s first album since 2020’s “Smile,” reflects her decline in the music industry more than anything else. When the opening track “WOMAN’S WORLD” was released over […]
Netflix film ‘Uglies’ lives up to both the Uglies and Pretties
If you have opened Netflix within the past week, you may have noticed a new film within the “trending” category. Directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol, also known as McG, and adapted from the novel written by Scott Westerfeld, “Uglies” follows a teenage girl named Tally (Joey King) navigating life in […]
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a must-see hit sequel
Finally, the renowned 1988 Halloween film “Beetlejuice” got its long awaited sequel: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” This thrilling sequel brings everything you love about the first film into the second. This movie is equally funny and spooky, picking up after a couple of years. The story follows Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and […]
Alex Warren’s newest song is a hit
Alex Warren, a popular TikTok creator, released a new song called “Troubled Waters,” on Sept. 6. Included with the new release was a brand new music video featuring Warren’s new wife, Kouvr Annon, on a boat in the open water. The lyrics are where it begins to hit home. Warren […]
Summer 2024 has fans fighting for their favorite hits
Music was the name of the game this past summer with many releases from the most popular names in music. You’ve probably heard these songs on repeat by now, but here are the songs that defined the season: “Taste” by Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter left quite an impression this […]
New Totowa ramen bar disappoints
On Sept. 10, Totowa welcomed JINYA, a high-class ramen bar full of dance beats and delicious smells. I visited with my fiancé, Dante, as we had been waiting for this place to open as avid ramen lovers. However, I’m sorry to say that we were greatly disappointed. The first thing […]
Halsey’s new single ‘Ego’ has fans emotional
New Jersey-born singer Halsey released the fourth single to their imminent fifth album, “The Great Impersonator” titled “Ego” on Sept. 6. Diagnosed with lupus and leukemia in 2022, Halsey created this album believing it could be their last. They expanded this idea and concept, adding songs inspired by the 1970s […]
‘Umbrella Academy’ disappoints fans with season finale
Superhero Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy” centers around seven adopted siblings. It was based on a limited comic book series under the same name, written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá and published by Dark Horse Comics. Season one begins with 43 women who previously showed no signs of […]