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Top ten singles of 2010

Classic love story revisited

Have you ever read a classic novel only to discover you have no idea what they are saying? The language and words, however rich, seem to go over your head just a bit. Wouldn't it be convenient to find a description of dated words and traditions directly next to the reading as opposed to googling every other word? David M. Shapard has created a novel, "The Annotated Persuasion," which explains the classic Jane Austen novel, "Persuasion," in just this manner.

Reporter discusses Japan's dark side

America has created an image of Japan as a high-tech land with low crime rate; a world of shining cities where the word for clean is also the word for beautiful—and Japan is beautiful.

The electronic Christmas list

Since today's generation has been old enough to hold a joystick, the annual Christmas list has been filled with countless video games and the consoles they require. While the once popular Nintendo 64 and Playstation were at the top of those lists, they have long since faded away to make room for newer consoles like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. As technology has evolved, these systems have only improved the experience of gamers everywhere with greatly detailed games as well as high-tech ways in which they can play them. This holiday season will mark another stage in video game history with the release of several new titles and introduction of some new gaming tools.

The Dish: Fighting the Flu

It is that time of year again. No, not time to play Christmas songs nonstop in the library. It is that time where you go to sleep at 3 a.m. because you were finishing a project and wake up at 5 a.m. just to study for exam.

Winter wonderland at Madison Square Garden lights up

The Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York City is currently hosting the fourth and final season of Cirque du Soleil's "Wintuk." The last day to see the show in New York is Jan. 2, 2011.

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular

It's that time of year again: the end of classes, dreaded finals and long-awaited Christmas break. But before packing up for home head to New York City to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

Seasonal SOPAC performances

Take a break from the most stressful part of the season and get in the spirit down at SOPAC this weekend as they present twists on holiday classics. Join the New York Theatre Ballet for one of their three performances of "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 or check out "A Great Big Miracle," a comical retelling of the Hanukkah story.

New York City ice skating

If you're looking for something festive to do this holiday season, consider packing up your ice skates and venturing into New York City with a couple of friends.

Up-and-coming Jersey group preps first album

Visualizing 'four' a new point of view

Looking for something different, local and inexpensive to do this coming weekend? The Pierro Gallery, housed in the Baird Center, is the place for you to go.

Seton Hall campus ministry events

This Christmas season you don't need to venture beyond the gates of Seton Hall to get into the Christmas spirit. Seton Hall and Campus Ministry offer a wide variety of events sure to brighten the few remaining weeks of school.

Too much sugar, not enough spice

The book "Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times", by Suzan Colón, is a collection of charming, if not inspiring, stories. Though Colón's retelling of the family anecdotes is edged with wit, her novel is too sweetly sentimental to be taken seriously.

Deathly Hallows Delivers

July 21, 2007 marked the end of an era in our generation with the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. In the ten years between when these books were published, readers everywhere have been captivated by the fantasy universe of British author J.K. Rowling. Following the craze of the Harry Potter series, it was without surprise that the film industry caught on and has so far produced six movies based on each of Rowling's books. On Nov. 19, the first part of the 7thand final installment was released in movie theaters all over the world.

Sushi showdown in South Orange: Yama Sushi

Bored at school and have nothing to do? If so, Yama Sushi is the perfect Sushi place to go with friends, family teammates, and even take your boyfriend or girlfriend on a private date.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: J. Cole

While it may seem like every other piece of music released this November lives in Kanye West's shadow, J. Cole's most recent mixtape, "Friday Night Lights," is garnering sunlight of its own.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: Kid Cudi

The Album Cover of Kid Cudi's sophomore album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager," depicts a sullen, defeated Cudi across a background of a cosmic galaxy. Cudi's entire demeanor suggests that the rapper may be unloading onto his fans his inner-most thoughts and feelings.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: Kanye West

A year after the infamous Taylor Swift incident, Kanye West debuted "Runaway" at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. West also introduced the public to his G.O.O.D. Friday project, in which he has been releasing tracks to the public but tried to keep fans guessing about which tracks would make the final cut on his album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

Midnight screeners unite for 'Harry Potter'

At midnight on Nov.19, devoted Harry Potter fans will swarm into theaters to watch the first installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Many of these viewers will wait on line for at least two or three hours prior to show time to ensure that they nab the best seats in the theater, but a number of real die-hards will wait on line all day.

Tick, Tick... Boom premieres with a bang

Sophomore Allyson Horn assembled a small, hardworking cast and crew to produce and perform a show she describes as relevant to the current generation, "Tick, Tick… Boom!" this weekend in Jubilee Auditorium.