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Logo for the new student-run pop culture magazine, Halftone. / Photo via halftonemag.com

Pop Culture Magazine “Halftone” Aims to Provide Thought-Provoking, Student-Created Content

Leah Gallagher April 27, 2022

If you have been looking for the skinny on pop culture, look no further. Rowan students have introduced new arts and entertainment magazine, Halftone, that is meant to give a unique perspective and voice...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses her thoughts as to why everyone should watch the Netflix series Bridgerton. -  Photo / Liam Daniel / Netflix

Jasek: Why “Bridgerton” has my Full Attention

Elizabeth Jasek April 5, 2022

Dearest kind reader, if any author shall divulge in the newest season of Bridgerton… it is I.  I have always been invested in the “Bridgerton” series, but I am completely and utterly obsessed...

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin discusses following her dreams and the road the becoming a journalist. - Photo via Lou Rocco / ABC

An Intimate Conversation With Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Sunny Hostin

Chelsea Valcourt March 8, 2021

The best way to grow professionally is to speak with those who already have the career accomplishments and real-world experience that you are working toward. Nineteen students majoring in radio, television...

Legendary television host Larry King has died at age 87. - Photo via npr.org

Television Legend Larry King Dies at 87

Jennifer McGraw February 3, 2021

Larry King, long-time CNN talk show host of “Larry King Live,” died from a sepsis infection in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 87 on Jan. 23, 2021.  King’s career took off in 1957 on...

"Ultimately I feel that this Hulu series captures everything that I loved about the book and improves on the flaws that the book had." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

From page to screen: “Looking for Alaska” mini-series lives up to the book’s dark brilliance

Christian A. Browne November 3, 2019

It took ten-plus years for "Looking for Alaska" by John Green to make it onto the big screen. While it’s not a movie, "Looking for Alaska" was instead turned into an eight-part mini-series that...

"Before ODAAT, I had never seen a TV show that covered mental health within the people of color community. Penelope Alvarez is only the second character of the same race I've seen openly discuss depression and suicide attempts." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix’s loss, representation’s gain: Why “One Day at a Time” deserves a second chance

Christian A. Browne April 3, 2019

This year, Netflix canceled one of the best TV sitcoms since "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Similar to how "Fresh Prince" had a positive impact on black culture, "One Day at a Time" (ODAAT) showcased...

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