LL Cool J makes return to hip hop
By Staff Writer | February 22LL Cool J, the hip-hop pioneer who released his last album in 2008, is back and ready to heat the scene up again with his new album, "Authentic."
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Maroon 5 hits Madison Square Garden with sold out show
By Staff Writer | February 21Although it has been 12 years since Maroon 5 hit the music scene, frontman Adam Levine still was in awe of the sold-out crowd's support at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 16.
Students kick off spring theatre season with 'Twelve Angry Men'
By Staff Writer | February 20Seton Hall University's Department of Communication and the Arts' first production of the spring theatre season will be an adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose, "Twelve Angry Men." The play is directed by Professor Deirdre Yates and will be performed by Seton Hall students in the University Center's Theatre-in-the-Round from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24.
Get cookin' with this easy muffin recipe
By Staff Writer | February 20With winter making it unbearable to be outside but hard to stay inside we are often looking for things to do that keep us occupied and warm. This simple muffin recipe will do just that. No need to be skilled in the kitchen to make these, just grab what you have and get started!
The Bachelor wraps up dramatic season
By Amanda Boyer | February 20ABC's "The Bachelor" is in its final episodes of the season and there is one looming question over everyone's heads: who will Sean choose?
A Good Day' to see something else
By Staff Writer | February 20The original "Die Hard" was far more than a typical action movie. From hero to villain to Bruce Willis's limo driver, every character was compelling. Its plot was also interesting enough to grab the audience's attention from beginning to end. Sure, there was bloodshed and over-the-top stunts; but there was also suspense, family drama and perfectly-placed one-liners all adding up to a movie that raised the bar for its genre. Though "A Good Day to Die Hard" is the fifth installment in the classic franchise, it has all the makings of just another one of its rip-offs.
The Book Shelf: 'Leaving the Atocha Station'
By Staff Writer | February 13Last spring, Ben Lerner attended Seton Hall University's Poetry-in-the-Round where he read from his premiere novel, "Leaving the Atocha Station."
Tim McGraw album features A-list lineup
By Staff Writer | February 13Tim McGraw expresses a new-found freedom in his appropriately named new album, "Two Lanes of Freedom," which was released on Feb. 5.
Identity Thief' steals laughs
By Staff Writer | February 13Road trip movies are nothing new. Through the years, plenty have been released into theaters all following the same basic formula; a wildly mismatched couple is forced to travel cross-country together, getting into hilarious situations along the way. The success of these films is dependent upon the strength of their comedy as well as the chemistry between the actors portraying the odd couple. So while the concept behind "Identity Thief" is by no means revolutionary, its humor and pairing of Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy make it worth seeing.
Grammy's celebrate Indie artists like Mumford and Sons and Black Keys
By Staff Writer | February 13The 55th Annual Grammy Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an "Alice In Wonderland"-inspired performance of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift. Not only did Swift's performance start music's biggest night, but "Safe and Sound," her collaboration with the Civil Wars for "The Hunger Games," took home the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
The Walking Dead: Mid-season premiere to die for
By Staff Writer | February 13If you knew nothing about AMC's edgy, Emmy Award-winning series "The Walking Dead" but decided to watch the mid-season premiere of season three on Feb. 10, you would be just as hooked as a diehard fan. Starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus and Laurie Holden, the show's early 2013 return was easily one of the most anticipated of all time.
Mumford & Sons packs Barclays at second show in Brooklyn
By Staff Writer | February 13"Is Jay-Z here tonight?" Marcus Mumford, front man of Mumford & Sons, asked jokingly between sets at the Barclays Center on Feb 12. Jay-Z and Beyonc?© might not have been there on that particular night but 19,000 other people were to watch the massively successful indie-folk band play.
Trend alert: Bold design hits runway
By Samantha Giedris | February 13New York City's Fall 2013 Fashion Week gives a glimpse of the trends we can expect to see for the upcoming seasons. Designers' fall collections made their debuts on the runway and it was easy to pick out interesting trends and ideas that are sure to be seen frequently once the weather gets warmer.
Wolfgang Laib Warms NYC with 'Pollen From Hazelnut'
By Staff Writer | February 13Contemporary visual artist, conceptualist and sculptor Wolfgang Laib dusts spring into the winter woodwork of February with his most recent creation "Pollen From Hazelnut," located on the first floor of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.
Local Natives album disappointing at best
By Staff Writer | February 7Local Natives makes a return with its new album "Hummingbird," released on Jan. 29.
Russian Ballet sweeps across stage in whimsical performace of Cinderella
By Staff Writer | February 7On Feb. 1, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center hosted the State Ballet Theatre of Russia for their one-night-only production of Cinderella.
Guys: avoid anxiety this Valentine's Day with a few simple tips
By Staff Writer | February 7With the most romantic day of the year approaching, a lot of guys feel anxiety to put together a memorable Valentine's Day for their significant other. Although some of us may feel that Valentine's Day is an unfair test of sorts, keep one thing in mind; your girlfriend thinks it is very important. Gentlemen, although the pressure is on to make your lady happy this Feb. 14, if you show sincerity with your affections, the day will go much smoother.
Stay warm in style
By Staff Writer | February 7Lately, Mother Nature has had us all confused. There are beautiful days reminiscent of spring and then there are days that are as cold as ice. With the latter being more prevalent, students have to fight the temptation to throw on sweats instead of looking nice for class. So how do we fight the winter chills to look stylish day to day? The Setonian has a few things in mind.
Curren$y succeeds with 'New Jet City' release
By Staff Writer | February 7Few artists in the hip-hop industry have been as consistent as Curren$y. He has 18 mix tapes and seven studio albums under his belt since bursting onto the rap scene in 2004 as the first artist signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. He shows no signs of slowing down with his newest release, "New Jet City."
FX impresses viewers with introduction of new show
By Staff Writer | February 7"The Americans" premiered on FX on Jan. 30 at 10 p.m., taking over "American Horror Story's" time slot. Although the shows share airing dates, FX's latest original series has a very different focus than the channel's award-winning "AHS."
