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Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" will be out May 13. / Photo via wallpaperaccess.com

Nine Upcoming Albums Hoping to be the Sound of Summer

Luke Garcia April 27, 2022

With summer just around the corner, major artists are finishing up album rollouts as they look to gain highly competitive recognition for their music. Smash hit singles like “First Class” by Jack...

Arts & Entertainment Editor Luke Garcia shares his thoughts on the importance of reviewing professors. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Garcia: Hold Your Professors Accountable

Luke Garcia April 3, 2022

The internet uses its miraculous powers to make our lives easier in a multitude of ways. When it comes to school, the internet can be your best friend in desperate times of need. From Chegg, to Quizlet,...

MITRAE and LamarxLegend opening "The Vault." / Multimedia editor Lee Kotzen

Rowan Music Group to Release EPs Featuring MITRAE, LamarxLegend and More

Luke Garcia March 23, 2022

Rowan Music Group (RMG) is dropping three EPs that feature a variety of South Jersey artists and span across numerous genres. A hectic fall semester doused with COVID cancellations derailed most of...

RMG Snowcase concert will be held at Landmark on Wednesday, Feb. 23. / Flier made by Ally Lovich

RMG’s Rescheduled “Snowcase” Concert to be Held at Landmark 

Luke Garcia February 16, 2022

After a last-minute postponement in December, Rowan Music Group (RMG) will finally host its fourth annual “Snowcase” concert live and in person on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Landmark Americana. Doors...

"Besides the genius metaphor, what drove this film was the elite cast of superstar actors that filled every role. The small side characters were much more memorable because many were played by A-list celebrities." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Dark humor and A-List cast drive “Don’t Look Up”: A sharp satire on climate change ignorance

Luke Garcia February 9, 2022

In a unique film that uses satire to condemn ignorance, Leonardo Dicaprio and Jennifer Lawrence put on an all-time performance in the Oscar-nominated film, “Don’t Look Up.”  This hilarious,...

Activision Blizzard's gaming characters. / Photo via venturebeat.com

Microsoft Gaming Acquires Activision, Leaving Questions About the Future of Platform Exclusives

Luke Garcia January 25, 2022

Last week, Microsoft Corp. announced plans to acquire global video game giant, Activision Blizzard Inc., to accelerate their growth in the gaming business across mobile, PC and console platforms.  Activision...

Flier for Wednesday's Snowcase concert, hosted by RMG. / Courtesy of Ally Lovich

Rowan Music Group to Host Snowcase Concert at Landmark

Luke Garcia December 1, 2021

After a long year and a half of virtual performances, Rowan Music Group (RMG) is thrilled to finally host a real, live show again.   The fourth annual Snowcase Concert will take place on...

Students rally outside Savitz Hall on November 8th. / Photo via multimedia editor Alex Rossen

Garcia: If You Advocate for Mental Health, Don’t Participate in Hazing

Luke Garcia November 17, 2021

This semester at Rowan, the student body has spoken loud and clear demanding more mental health resources, despite the persistent denial of scarcity by the University.  What has been surprisingly...

Graphic by  Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Garcia: Why I Love Professional Sports

Luke Garcia November 10, 2021

Why would anyone spend their hard-earned money or free time watching grown men play games that are usually played by children?  What it mostly comes down to is the persistent desire to be entertained...

Travis Scott performing his high-energy setlist during the Astroworld Festival Friday night. / Photo via complex.com

A look into Travis Scott’s History After Astroworld Festival Leaves 8 Dead

Luke Garcia November 10, 2021

Eight fans tragically lost their lives and dozens more were injured Friday night at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park Stadium in Houston, in a crowd of over 50,000 people. This...

Lil Nas X freely expresses his sexuality on his debut album, "Montero" / Photo via nytimes.com

How Lil Nas X Became an LGBTQ Icon

Luke Garcia October 13, 2021

So far in his young career, Lil Nas X has had to continuously navigate through a jungle of hatred, bigotry and discrimination.  Ever since his monumental breakout song “Old Town Road” brought...

Billie Eilish's second number one album, "Happier Than Ever" sold 73,000 vinyl records on the first week alone. / Photo courtesy of Luke Garcia

How Vinyl Records Have Made a Miraculous Comeback

Luke Garcia September 29, 2021

In 2007, 1 million vinyl records were sold in the U.S. In 2020, that number rose to 27.5 million. In the first half of 2021, 19.2 million were sold.  After returning from the dead, this will be...

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