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Bruce Johnston performing at a Beach Boys concert in 2019. “2019 The Beach Boys - by 2eight - DSC4883” by Stefan Brending (2eight) is licensed under CC BY-
SA 3.0.

Age is just a number: The Beach Boys strike a chord with young audiences

Liam Maccarrick January 30, 2025

“Wouldn’t it Be Nice” by the Beach Boys is featured in the band’s acclaimed album Pet Sounds and is beloved by older generations. While the song sounds upbeat, it delves into the singers’ loneliness...

Jennette McCurdy, author of autobiography I’m Glad
My Mom Died . “Jennette McCurdy at the Kids’ Choice
Awards” by Jen Lowery is licensed under CC BY-SA
3.0.

Celebrities rewrite their reputations

Sofia Santillo January 30, 2025

Over the past year, celebrities have been flipping the script when it comes to autobiographies and memoirs. Celebrities have begun to open up about experiences, trauma and other nuanced aspects of their...

Stevie Nicks performing with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders in 2017.
“Stevie Nicks Austin 2017 (14)” by Ralph Arvesen is licensed under CC
BY 2.0.

Artists face repercussions for canceling performances

Giada Demaio and Savannah Williams January 30, 2025

The recent cancellation of several popular concerts has left fans repeatedly disappointed. When canceling a concert, artists often face repercussions from fans, promoters and venues, often combined with...

A survey of 103 students from Oct. 14 to Oct. 28.

Schools struggle to find balance between arts and STEM education with limited funds and time

Madeline Holobinko November 15, 2019

With the value of an arts education up for debate, schools are finding it harder than ever to balance this discipline with STEM education.  In the last few decades, there has been an increase in the...

Juniors Kera McGovern of Tinton Falls, Vivian DeRosa of Ocean and Emily McNeill of Colts Neck created "Tying the Knot", an independent, student-produced film.

Indie filmmakers trade recognition and money to follow their passions

Jacynth Apora and Rebecca Heath June 15, 2018

In 2016, the nominations for Best Picture at The Academy Awards included only three independent films. But in 2017, the outcome completely reversed when the nominations included only three films produced...

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Group eliminates art depictions of slave owners

Emily Toro March 2, 2018

Movement group Take ‘Em Down NOLA (New Orleans, LA)  continues to eliminate iconic statues and monuments of accomplished figures who owned slaves, according to The Advocate. Like any other movement,...

Open mic nights give people the chance to express themselves in a variety of different ways.

Open mics give students a voice

Emily Toro November 13, 2017

A wooden stool sits in the foreground of a deep stage. Performers hear the sound of ice clicking against glasses and whispers in the back row. Their abdominals hurt from laughing at the witty comedian...

Movie poster obtained from IMDb through fair use from The Weinstein Company.

“Lion” draws attention to global ignored issues

Michael Landolfi February 18, 2017

“Lion” is a poignant film from first-time director Garth Davis. Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara and the eight-year-old Sunny Pawar, the movie takes place in India and Australia, telling...

The Grammy Award, sought after by the music industry's top artists.

59th annual Grammy Awards set to take place tomorrow

Michael Landolfi February 11, 2017

The Recording Academy will host its 59th annual Grammy Awards tonight. The show honors musical achievements during the eligibility year, which was from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016. R&B singer Beyoncé...

Photo obtained from Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository.

“The Crown” sheds light on the life of Queen Elizabeth

Veronica Yaron February 7, 2017

For as much as Americans fought to get away from the British monarchy’s control, we sure love to soak in all their royal drama. Screenwriter Peter Morgan doesn’t hold back in Netflix’s newest show,...

Survey of 228 students from Jan. 19, 2017 to Jan. 20, 2017.

“Jersey Boys” ends after 12 years on Broadway

Izzy Cavazzoni February 5, 2017

After passing through lines of people and a glowing marquee into the lobby of the August Wilson Theatre, viewers of “Jersey Boys” on Broadway are greeted with a sign warning of “flashing strobe lights,...

Cuba Gooding Jr. played O.J. Simpson in the hit show "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

Emmys prove to be biggest night in television

Grace Treshock November 9, 2016

The Emmys are considered to be the biggest night of television. As opposed to the Academy Award winners, Emmy award winners determined by a television academy of 6,000 people, 200 more than the Academy...

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