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Netflix's "Beef" premiered on April 6. - Cover via Netflix

Netflix’s “Beef”: a modern show with traditional messaging

Owen O’Brien April 20, 2023

"Beef," a Netflix series created by Lee Sung Jin, is a show that’s more sophisticated than I had expected. The story follows Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Ami Lau (Ali Wong), two Asian-American California...

Pitman's Broadway Theatre opened “Something Rotten” on Oct. 28. - Photo / Joe Grasso

Broadway Theater’s “Something Rotten” balances humor and talent

Chelsea Valcourt November 17, 2022

The Broadway Theatre located in Pitman, New Jersey, opened its latest show, “Something Rotten” on Oct. 28. The show, originally created by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, was directed...

"Her work is so alluring I’ve found it difficult to shift from her music to something else. I feel stuck inside the story of this preacher’s daughter. I believe this track is about her struggle with God and the difficulties of fitting in with her religious community. Everything will be okay if they just drag her out by the back of her ankles to the church." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Religious trauma & resonant melodies: Unpacking Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter”

Daniela Garofalo November 3, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/album/3WmujGwOS0ANHkJRnMH6n8?si=YSR4Y4UfSAWMHFLW9gmV1w Ethel Cain’s “Preacher’s Daughter” is a concept album — a story told by a girl who exists in an afterlife...

"The tracks, “Anti-Hero,” “You’re On Your Own Kid,” and “Labyrinth” are as soul-crushing as they sound. They bring a sense of reality and sadness to her life." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”: A Journey through the Lavender Haze

Daniela Garofalo October 26, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/album/151w1FgRZfnKZA9FEcg9Z3?si=QSCCamoeRvW6pl9UsIUkwg Last fall, Swifties were in a state of grace with the re-release of “Red.” However, on Oct. 20, Taylor Swift released...

"I don’t think that anyone could ask for a better man, and I think many readers hate that book boyfriends aren’t actual people in real life. Thank you Colleen Hoover for giving us readers unrealistic expectations for men." - Art & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Colleen Hoover’s “It Starts With Us”: A heart-wrenching journey of love & healing

Morgan Reitzel October 25, 2022

The novel “It Starts With Us,” the sequel to the sensational novel “It Ends With Us,” written by New York Times best-selling author Colleen Hoover, was released on Oct. 18, 2022. “It Starts...

"Director Anne Fletcher takes the audience through a whirlwind of emotions as the movie highlights the value of friendship." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Hocus Pocus 2”: A sequel spellbinding enough to enchant fans across generations

Sylent Lee Michaels October 5, 2022

"Hocus Pocus" has held a special place in my heart since I was a child. With my love for witches, Halloween being my favorite holiday, and fall being my favorite season, how could it not be an all-time...

Feedback: Reflecting on September 2022 Releases

Feedback: Reflecting on September 2022 Releases

Amber Bertino September 28, 2022

Clutch — “Sunrise on Slaughter Beach” released Sept. 16 In the opening track “Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone),” vocalist Neil Fallon sings “The greatest living science fiction writer in the...

"Elvis," released on June 24 of this year, showcases the reality behind the star's fame. / Graphic via Tatiana Retamar

“Elvis”: A Glimpse into the Real King of Rock ‘N Roll

Tatiana Retamar September 28, 2022

From the moment Baz Luhermere’s film “Elvis,” was announced, I knew the film was going to be glamorous yet realistic — showing the truth behind the glitz, fortune and fame. As shown in his previous...

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,...

Features intern Kariyah Bennett enjoys a coconut cream martini from the Sugar Factory restaurant in New York City. - Photo / Kariyah Bennett

Bennett: The Sweetest Restaurant in New York City

Kariyah Bennett March 23, 2022

The Sugar Factory is a restaurant that I’ve seen trending all over social media, known for its enormous drinks and amazing bar food. So, when I spent my spring break in the city, I had to stop there.   When...

El Vez is a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican-style cuisines. The restaurant is located in New York City, NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. - Photo via www.elvezrestaurant.com

Bennett: El Vez Mexican Restaurant Review

Kariyah Bennett February 23, 2022

El Vez, a local Mexican restaurant in downtown Philadelphia, should be on your radar to try when visiting the city. Up until I tried El Vez, my go-to restaurant was Plaza Azteca in Sicklerville. However,...

"The creators use a unique style to convey some dark themes that will make you think. Animation comes in many different advanced forms these days, but “The House” does an effective job of bringing stop motion to the forefront." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

Behind the Facade: A closer look at the symbolism & hidden messages in the stop-motion masterpiece, “The House”

Allison Cassidy February 9, 2022

Divided into three separate stories, “The House” is a complex stop-motion film that displays some profound psychological concepts with hidden messages throughout. Directed by Niki Londroth, Von Bahr,...

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