Sam Beam, better known as "Iron and Wine," strays from his usual indie sound with "Ghost on Ghost," creating a more inviting platform for new fans. While it seems the folk artist is moving towards a new sound, he still maintains his exceptional song writing in this album.
1. When I was your Man - Bruno Mars
In the past week leading up to Relay for Life, Seton Hall University has transformed from blue to purple with the help of the Relay for Life committee's Paint the Campus Purple event. Starting on April 22 and going through April 27, the day after Relay for Life, the event will have different prizes and activities each day. But they will all feature a common theme -- purple, the official color of the American Cancer Society. Students can expect to see purple flags, ribbons and balloons around campus, and even a Relay for Life t-shirt on the pirate statue, all in support of those battling cancer. This year's Relay for Life is on April 26 in the Walsh Gymnasium.
On April 17, singer and songwriter Landon Austin came to Seton Hall University to perform in the Cove. The Nashville-based artist frequents different college campuses and while he is still working his way up the music charts, his performance showed that there is no doubt he will be a hit, gaining fans immediately after stepping off the stage.
I am always in search of great Italian food, but I don't think I've found it in South Orange.
Every red-blooded guy out there has dreams of creating his very own man-cave fully equipped with an Xbox, endless supply of Cheetos, surround-sound speakers and televisions running "SportsCenter" or "Rambo" every hour. "Man-cave" was the first word that came to mind when I checked out the new website Manteresting.com, a sanctuary made especially for men's interests.
Much excitement and anticipation is surrounding the upcoming release of "The Great Gatsby." This version, which comes to theaters May 10, is the first major adaptation since Robert Redford and Mia Farrow starred as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in 1974. This new film's all-star cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton.
The follow up to the oh-so-popular Disney Pixar movie "Monsters, Inc." is finally here. After 12 years, we get to go back and see what it was like for Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan in college as the prequel to the Disney classic, "Monsters University," comes to theaters June 21.
After 21-year-old "Buckwild" star Shain Gandee died suddenly at the beginning of the month, MTV executives confirmed that the show will not continue for a second season, much to the frustration of cast members and fans.
A Seton Hall University faculty member was nominated for two New York Emmy Awards for his work at the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network.
Seton Hall University's Department of Communication and The Arts will present "The Broadway Experience: Songs for a New World" at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on April 25.
With a host like Rebel Wilson, it was no surprise that the 2013 MTV Movie Awards kept us laughing all night long. The show, which aired on April 14, honored entertainment's best movies.
As college students, we are always looking for more bang for our buck. As we approach finals and our Pirate Bucks run out, we tend to delve into the surrounding areas in search of good food that's open late. Whether we are asking for delivery or taking the walk to town, student's may be surprised of the options South Orange has to offer. We asked around and in some cases used our best judgment, but here are our choices for the best cheap eats around in the South Orange and Maplewood area!
What is scary about "Scary Movie 5" is that people actually thought it would be a good idea to make it. Though a satire of horror movies, the film is hardly ever funny. In fact, its most effective jokes are at best capable of drawing mildly irritated smirks from audience members, but certainly not laughs. While the "Scary Movie" franchise could never be considered exemplary filmmaking, its fifth installment is by far the worst.
ABC's new sitcom, "How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)" is not believable, entertaining or even that engaging but it really does bring up the question of what students really do after they graduate.
Have you ever wondered if your professors have hidden talents? Perhaps they dance or play an instrument, but you potentially would never know about it. The second annual Faculty Talent Show allows for students to get a new look at what their professors do outside of the classroom.
The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards brought the south to Las Vegas on April 7. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan hosted the evening, and seeing as the two country stars are self-declared funny guys, it was a night of pure entertainment. Shelton and Bryan are good friends, but that did not stop them from poking fun at each other during the show. The humor was in good taste, however, and the audience loved their brotherly banter.
Popular country singer and songwriter Braid Paisley debuted his first self-produced album on April 9, 2013. The West Virginia native released "Wheelhouse" with the help of LL Cool J, Charlie Daniels, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Mat Kearney and British comedian Eric Idle, marking Paisley's eighth studio album.
Volbeat is back and aiming to reach a wider fan base with the new album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies," released on April 9.
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