The newest release from Bon Iver had a lot to live up to after the quiet genius displayed on 2007's "For Emma, Forever Ago." It wasn't until the free streaming of the self-titled album hit the web and its final June 21 release that fans could rest assured Justin Vernon's new effort would be more than able to hold its own against his past work, and maybe even have a chance at surpassing it.
As more books are being made into movies, more college students are flocking to the bookstore before they head to the theater. While some may be picking up "Water for Elephants," others are picking up the classics. No matter which category readers fall into, they are all asking the same question: what to read next?
In Death Cab for Cutie's new album "Codes and Keys" much of their inspiration seems to be drawn from indie band The Postal Service and shows a definite evolution in their sound. "Codes and Keys" is a crowd pleaser, delighting old fans and making new ones in the process.
In the age of technology, secrecy and anonymity are two commodities that are very hard to come by, especially in the entertainment industry. Movie spoilers and popular gossip websites have almost single-handedly eliminated surprises in Hollywood.
The lives of countless members of the Seton Hall community were forever changed on January 19, 2000 with a fire that consumed much of Boland Hall, killing three students and injuring 58 others.
Just when it was beginning to fizzle, director Matthew Vaughn manages to revive the waning X-Men franchise with another movie that may surpass them all.
In 2009, the phrase "one crazy night" took on a whole new meaning with the release of Todd Phillips's instant classic, "The Hangover." It seemed unlikely that this popular movie could be topped until the record breaking release of the sequel on May 26.
The latest installment of the beloved "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "Stranger Tides," has proven to be much like the others: witty, yet tragically predictable. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) engages in yet another seemingly impossible mission on the same seas as before, however this time, he sets out to find the Fountain of Youth.
In 2009, Lady Gaga declared herself as "The Fame Monster." On May 23, Gaga released her latest album, "Born This Way," in which she expressed her different identities.
Skadoosh! The Kung Fu panda returns in 3D for a less-than-satisfying sequel set to release on May 26.
"Rome," the new album from prolific musician and producer Danger Mouse, is not really an album: it is more like a personal soundtrack for the listener.
With finals week almost done, it may seem like the perfect time to reward yourself with new clothes for the summer. Yet, living on a college budget can make shopping difficult and spending hours at the mall and finding nothing makes the process even more unappealing. A simple solution for college students is Kembrel.com.
Seton Hall's Theatre-in-the-Round was rocking Monday night as The ONE Campaign presented the first rock concert at SHU since The All American Rejects in 2007. The three-hour concert, co-sponsored by Alpha Sigma Phi, Theatre Council and Housing and Residence Life, opened with Hungry Ghosts, Swear and Shake and Koo Koo Kanga Roo, and featured a nationally-known band from Springfield, Missouri: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (SSYLBY).
The newest singing competition from NBC, "The Voice," premiered on April 26 to much acclaim. While it is yet another talent show for singers, the premise is different than that of "American Idol."
For many students, summer is a haven for extended sleeping hours and Hollywood entertainment; school books are closed and beaches are open, while the stagnant period of movies between Christmas and April has given way to the promising start of a new season of national blockbusters. The summer of 2011 will be one to remember, with a strong lineup of films that show a trend in sequels and comic book adaptations.
Not far from the bright lights of Broadway, South Orange and Maplewood community members are making their own original contributions to theatre and performance art through Midtown Direct Rep.
"Smile for Hile" has been a beloved motto of Seton Hall's University Concert Choir and Vocal Chamber Ensemble for years. Now, it has become a central catch phrase of this year's spring concert, commemorating choir director Professor Jeanette Hile's 40th year as a music educator and 30th year teaching at Seton Hall. The concert is also dedicated to the memory of Bobbie Boulware, former accompanist of the choirs and music professor, who recently passed away.
The Montclair Art Museum's exhibition "Warhol and Cars: American Icons" is not only easily accessible and very enlightening, but it provides a close look at Warhol and his relationship with motor vehicles. Although photography is unfortunately forbidden, the presentation of Warhol's work is so enthralling as to be unforgettable.
Steve Carell is clocking out of Dunder Mifflin for good.
The beauty and history of Radio City Music Hall can be lost in the excitement as people flood its foyers, lounges and theater. However, the Radio City Stage Door Tour offers visitors the opportunity to travel back in time to experience what Radio City once was.
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