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“The Apprentice” covers Donald Trump’s life as a real estate tycoon in the 70s and 80s willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘The Apprentice’ gives perspective on the early life of Donald Trump

By Chiara Piacentini | Oct. 29, 2024

In an eye-opening story of former President Donald Trump, director Ali Abbasi takes us back to the 1970s in his biographical drama, “The Apprentice.” The movie begins with a clip of Richard Nixon’s Watergate speech, ending with his infamous line: “I am not a crook.” This sets the tone for the film, and from there, it follows a young Trump trying to make his way in the world of New York City as a real estate tycoon, but not without the help of a mysterious yet ruthless lawyer, Roy Cohn.

The play follows the lives of different New York City taxi drivers in the 1930s arguing whether or not to unionize and go on strike for better wages (Photo courtesy of Shakespeare 70).

Shakespeare 70 brings ‘Waiting for Lefty’ production to TCNJ in a time more relevant than ever

By Andre Paras | Oct. 27, 2024

Shakespeare 70, a local theater company that’s brought adaptations of past and present straight theater without the use of music, was back again at Kendall Hall’s Don Evans Black Box Theater with their most recent production, “Waiting for Lefty.” The play opened on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and closed with a matinee on Sunday, Oct. 20.

On Sept. 16, Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho took over the roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively, in “Cabaret” at the Kit Kat Club (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho shine in ‘Cabaret’ at the Kit Kat Club

By Ashley Ragone | Oct. 26, 2024

"Cabaret" is a revelatory experience that challenges the underground society of Berlin within the approaching Nazi regime. The celebration of queerness and gender expression within such a dark period of history is a bold choice, but it truly invites the audience into a once-in-a-lifetime party.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne died at 31 in Argentina after falling from his third floor room of the Casa Sur hotel (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Hit-maker and former One Direction star Liam Payne dead at 31

By Mia Shea | Oct. 26, 2024

Singer and former One Direction star Liam Payne died on Oct. 16 at the age of 31 after falling from his third floor hotel room in Argentina. According to ABC News, Payne was staying at the Casa Sur hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where he plummeted to his death.

The College’s Choir and Chorale came together to present an evening of music composed entirely by female artists (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

TCNJ Choirs honor female composers with ‘Beauty Through My Own Eyes’

By Ashley Ragone | Oct. 26, 2024

The College’s Choir and Chorale kicked off their 2024-2025 season in Mayo Concert Hall with “Beauty Through My Own Eyes” on October 18th. The performance celebrated music composed entirely by women, a theme that will be continued with new selections by female composers for future concerts.

Rachel Zegler plays Juliet Capulet in Broadway’s “Romeo + Juliet” (Photo courtesy of Sophie Holliday).

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor bring a modern take on Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on Broadway

By Abigail Holliday | Oct. 24, 2024

"Romeo + Juliet" tells the story of two star-crossed lovers as they navigate a world of hate and restriction. It debuted on Broadway on Sept. 26 and will run for 20 weeks.

As Halloween lurks closer, give yourself a scare with these flicks (Photo courtesy of Stockcake).

Spooky selections: Four spooky movies to watch this October

By Tyler Harvey | Oct. 24, 2024

Are you trying to get in the mood for spooky scares this season? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This Halloween season, consider these four spooky movies for a good old fright.

McAlpine provided her listeners with five new songs on top of the 14 already on the original tracklist (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Lizzy McAlpine is ‘Older (and Wiser)’ with the release of her deluxe third studio album

By Kelly Kim | Oct. 18, 2024

McAlpine provided her listeners with five new songs on top of the 14 already on the original tracklist: “Method Acting (Demo),” “Pushing It Down and Praying,” “Soccer Practice,” “Force of Nature” and “Spring Into Summer.”

Part 1 of season four of “Outer Banks” tackles the Pogue's return to the Outer Banks and their attempt to adapt to normal life as new troubles emerge (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Part 1 of ‘Outer Banks’ season four puts the Pogues on the hunt for a new treasure

By Heather Halperin | Oct. 18, 2024

This season, the Pogues return to the Outer Banks attempting to settle into normal life. However, there is nothing normal about discovering gold in the lost city of El Dorado. The Pogues’ love and desire for treasure hunting could never be so easily forgotten.

Abigail Buckley’s “The Journey of Life” in AIMM 119 (Photo by Brooke Zevon / Staff Photographer).

An eye into the lives of four seniors: A behind-the-scenes look at the BFA Senior Solo Exhibitions

By Chiara Piacentini | Oct. 18, 2024

The Senior Solo Exhibitions in AIMM rooms 111 and 119 opened to the public on Oct. 2 and will be available for viewing until Oct. 30.

The Oct. 11 Netflix release “Lonely Planet” explores a newly single writer, Katherine, and her experiences of love in Morocco (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Lonely Planet’: The story of Moroccan magic

By Mia Shea | Oct. 18, 2024

“Lonely Planet,” released on Netflix on Oct. 11, follows the rom-dram love story of Katherine and Owen as they embark on a vacation to Morocco as strangers on an excursion. Katherine, played by Laura Dern, is on an idyllic writers retreat to help with her writer's block. This is where she meets Owen, played by Liam Hemsworth, who works in private equity.

The “Brat” remix record is now a fun victory lap for the pop superstar this fall and beyond as she continues to tour with collaborator Troye Sivan to end the year (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Ringing in ‘Brat autumn’ with Charli XCX’s imaginative new remix album

By Andre Paras | Oct. 18, 2024

Pop superstar Charli XCX created the music and aesthetics for “Brat summer,” and now the pop sensation is back for more with the new soundtrack for “Brat autumn.” As a remix album that only loosely interpolates its predecessor, it felt like I was hearing “Brat” for the first time, in the best of ways.

The Menendez brothers, originally convicted in 1996, are now regaining media attention for the potential injustices committed in their case (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Justice in the digital age: A re-examination of ‘The Menendez Brothers’

By Ashley Ragone | Oct. 15, 2024

Two brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, were convicted for the murders of their parents in 1996. After two trials, they were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Now, after 34 years of incarceration, the new Netflix documentary “The Menendez Brothers” tells their side.

After being treated to a whole life full of ridicule, Edward, an aspiring actor, gets a life-changing procedure done to better his appearance (Photo courtesy of IMDB).

A riveting, absurd and disgusting dark comedy on male self-identity: ‘A Different Man’ review

By Andre Paras | Oct. 13, 2024

“A Different Man” is the new A24 film from Director Aaron Schimberg, which got its wide-theatrical release on Oct. 4. It’s his third feature film and his second about art and facial abnormalities. Even bigger than that, this film is a dramatized dive into masculinity and self-image.

Season three of “Heartstopper” continues to explore Nick and Charlie’s evolving relationship as well as the new challenges that come with it (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Heartstopper’ season three brings about new mature feelings

By Heather Halperin | Oct. 13, 2024

Netflix's original “Heartstopper” is back with its third season. After its release on Oct. 3, the show continues to capture the hearts and minds of its watchers through the comforting yet mature feelings it brings out.

Margot Robbie is set to play Catherine Earnshaw in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming movie adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Eva Rinaldi, April 14, 2021).

‘Wuthering Heights’ runs into controversy due to ‘white-washed’ cast

By Chiara Piacentini | Oct. 13, 2024

Emerald Fennell made waves in the UK on Sept. 23 when she announced who will star in the lead roles of her new movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” The debate centers around Fennell having “white-washed” the story, as Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi turned out to be cast as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively.

“Moon Music” by Coldplay takes the listener on a sentimental journey through time and space (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

‘In the end, it's just love’: Coldplay’s final voyage

By Mia Shea | Oct. 12, 2024

Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin shared on social media that “Moon Music” represents the idea that love is the best response to conflict in life. This is thoroughly reflected in the album, as the lyrics, melody and instrumentals all showcase themes of love.

FINNEAS’ third studio effort comes with a lackluster new sound for the singer (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

FINNEAS’ conflicted new album: ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’

By Lake DiStefano | Oct. 10, 2024

FINNEAS, best known for his work with his sister, Billie Eilish, released his third studio album, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” on Oct. 4. The record, coming three years after his last, is a very clear attempt to evolve his songwriting and musical inclinations to fit a more adult and contemporary style — which works to mixed effect.

Super Jack performed on night one of WTSR Underground (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

WTSR Underground features a brand new sound for the fall semester

By Alicia Henry | Oct. 6, 2024

With 10 local indie and alternative bands from the tri-state area performing, audience members were able to tap into the radio station's slogan and “open their minds” to new music they might have never heard before.

Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” fails at attempting to make viewers see them as the bad guys (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ fails to tell the true story

By Melanie Taveras | Oct. 6, 2024

The Menendez brothers are regaining popularity among a new generation with different opinions after the release of the Netflix docuseries “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” on Sept. 19.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘The Apprentice’ gives perspective on the early life of Donald Trump

Shakespeare 70 brings ‘Waiting for Lefty’ production to TCNJ in a time more relevant than ever

Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho shine in ‘Cabaret’ at the Kit Kat Club

Hit-maker and former One Direction star Liam Payne dead at 31

TCNJ Choirs honor female composers with ‘Beauty Through My Own Eyes’

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor bring a modern take on Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on Broadway

Spooky selections: Four spooky movies to watch this October

Lizzy McAlpine is ‘Older (and Wiser)’ with the release of her deluxe third studio album

Part 1 of ‘Outer Banks’ season four puts the Pogues on the hunt for a new treasure

An eye into the lives of four seniors: A behind-the-scenes look at the BFA Senior Solo Exhibitions

‘Lonely Planet’: The story of Moroccan magic

Ringing in ‘Brat autumn’ with Charli XCX’s imaginative new remix album

Justice in the digital age: A re-examination of ‘The Menendez Brothers’

A riveting, absurd and disgusting dark comedy on male self-identity: ‘A Different Man’ review

‘Heartstopper’ season three brings about new mature feelings

‘Wuthering Heights’ runs into controversy due to ‘white-washed’ cast

‘In the end, it's just love’: Coldplay’s final voyage

FINNEAS’ conflicted new album: ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’

WTSR Underground features a brand new sound for the fall semester

‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ fails to tell the true story

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