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Dress the part: what to wear to work

Chelsea Handler knockoff is a 'fresh take' on talk shows

Taking a page out of Chelsea Handler's book, Whitney Cummings bring a fresh face to comedy talk shows on E! with her new series, "Love You, Mean It." The show debuted on Nov. 28 and offers a funny per­spective on current trends and Cummings's life. It can potentially be best described at as a standup comedy meets talk show-type platform.

Alicia Keys has lost her 'fire' with CD release

Alicia Keys has lost her fire in her fifth album, "Girl on Fire," which was released on Nov. 23.

Ke$ha showcases authentic talent in recent album, 'Warrior'

Fans can look forward to less auto-tune and more vocal performance from Ke$ha in the pop star's sophomore album, "Warrior."

WSOU exceeds fundraising goal at Sandy relief radiothon

89.5 FM WSOU hosted a radiothon on Nov. 30, raising $9535 to go towards Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

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Throwback Thursday: Paula Abdul makes on-stage revival

From "American Idol" to "The X Fac­tor," Paula Abdul is no stranger to sitting on judging panels of popular talent compe­tition shows. On Nov. 20 she stepped out from behind the desk to perform a "Dream Medley" of her No. 1 hits from the past years on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

WSOU hosts 12-hour radiothon to help Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

89.5 FM WSOU will host a ra­diothon on Nov. 30 from 6 a.m. to midnight collecting donations for Hurricane Sandy relief.

Lincoln' exceeds box-office expectations

You almost don't have to see "Lincoln" to know it's going to have Oscar awards coming its way. The movie is a historical drama directed by Steven Spiel­berg starring Daniel Day-Lewis, which automatically calls for a masterpiece, yet the film itself exceeds expectations. Though the "Great Emancipator" has been captured on-screen many times before, "Lincoln" stands out as a truly magnificent depiction of the 16th president. Frankly, the Acad­emy Awards were created to honor productions like this.

Newest 'Idol' album shows promise in sales

American Idol season 11 winner Phil­lip Phillips' debut album "World From the Side of the Moon" was released on Nov. 11 and is expected to be a success.

Review: Mixed feelings about 'Silver and Gold'

Christmas is right around the corner, and with winter upon us one can feel over­whelmed by the vast selection of holiday tunes playing on the radio and in the mall; it's nearly inescapable. A Christmas album is something a lot of art­ists strive to put out, but the tired covers that bring nothing new to the table will never replace the beloved Nat King Cole rendi­tions that are played ad nauseam.

Rihanna's Shines Bright in Newest Album

Rihanna shines bright in her seventh album "Unapologetic," demonstrating her willingness to take risks with her music and in her personal life.

Vinyl records industry joins forces with celebrities to save local stores this season

Amidst the clamor of swiped credit cards, weighed down shop­ping carts and swarms of im­patient consumers, audiophiles around the country embarked on a slightly different journey than the materialism of Black Friday: the support of their local re­cord store.

Fun festive trips for a college budget

The holiday season is finally here and luckily Seton Hall Univer­sity's campus is extremely close to New York City, the 'Christ­mas capitol' of the world. While many may associate NYC with high prices, it is actually possible to take part in holiday fun on a college size budget, thanks to free attractions that can make great holiday memories without spending a dime.

South Orange comedian brings laughter to hometown at SOPAC

Jessica Kirson along with other New York City standup comedians Kyle Grooms, Lenny Marcus, and Jodie Wasserman, brought laughter to South Orange when they performed at SOPAC last Saturday.

Lotus' helps star revive career

The first album after her divorce, Chris­tina Aguilera's album 'Lotus,' was released on Nov. 13 and shows listeners that she can't be broken.

One Direction stays on grid with newest album

Following in the footsteps of New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, the members of the British-Irish boy band One Direction do their part in fulfilling the generational need for a group that girls can scream about. They put themselves on the grid and on the minds of those girls with their first single "What Makes You Beau­tiful." Their newest album, "Take Me Home," which was released on Tuesday, keeps their pop image alive.

The Setonian talks Webster Hall anniversary show with Kevin Devine

Q: How and why did you ap­proach the idea of an anniver­sary concert?

Punk successfully 'goes pop' with fifth release

The collaborative effort, "Punk Goes Pop 5," released by Fearless Records on Nov. 6, is again tasked with the daunting project of turn­ing over emphasized manufac­tured pop into tracks with a more aggressive and darker sheen that actually warrants a listen. The fifth edition to this anthology, featuring various artists such as Memphis May Fire, Mayday Pa­rade and The Maine, unbuttons the jacket of radio boredom with splices of racy death metal and re­vamped creations, but fails to take the entire jacket off, wearing the colors of pop a little too loudly.

Dressing on a dime

While it is sometimes easier to roll out of bed and go to class in sweatpants and an oversized sweatshirt, there comes a time in every college student's life where he or she wants to take the time to get dressed in the morning. Go­ing to college close to New York City gives us an advantage when it comes to being trendy and look­ing put-together-because one of the world's biggest fashion hubs is literally right next door. So, after looking through magazines or flip­ping on the television to see great outfits only to realize their price tags don't coincide with a college student's budget, one might ask, "how can I afford that?" Thank­fully there are many stores and brands that realize the major need for affordable clothing that still re­mains on-trend.