These insights may help you climb the corporate ladder because you’re an effective writer and communicator. Getting the corner office is not an accident.
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“Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein.” “Army of the Dead.” “Scream.” The tradition of horror comedy has a long and celebrated history, and is not as contradictory as its name might imply. This year, we saw the two most recent entries in this genre: box office smash “Weapons” and the largely unnoticed “The Toxic Avenger.” While both films are excellent in their horror and comedy elements, the question remains: which film is better?
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Let’s make one thing clear: Halloween is cool. No matter what anyone says about it, we cannot deny that anyone who likes fun and joy loves Halloween. If we use our critical thinking skills, Halloween season gives us an excuse to eat all the candy we want, bring China Anne McClain’s music back from retirement and dress up as anything we want to be, all the while making an array of bad decisions and blaming it on “Halloweekend.”
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With the New Jersey gubernatorial election and the New York City mayoral election coming up on Nov. 4, you might have seen clips on TikTok or Instagram from debates or even political advertisements that criticize specific candidates. Whether it’s Zohran Mamdani being questioned about legally purchasing marijuana or the “High Tax Jack” ads, my feed has been filled with memes, ads and edited clips from the campaigns for the past few days.
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A few months ago, Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, D-N.Y., defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York Democratic mayoral primary. This was seen by many as a shocking upset, and has led to questions of what it means for the general election.
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If you’re a horror fanatic, October might be your favorite month. After all, it is the perfect time for settling down with a blanket and snacks, turning the lights off and putting on horror movies to enjoy at nighttime. At some point in your viewing, however, you might come to the conclusion that most of the horror films that have come out in the past two decades or so follow a specific formula.
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For thriller and Ruth Ware fans alike, the movie adaptation to the author’s 2016 novel “The Woman in Cabin 10” recently premiered on Netflix on Oct. 10.
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If you have a meal plan at the College, you are likely familiar with the concept of Meal Equivalency swipes. Considering the complexity of the meal plans, it can be hard to truly understand it, no matter how many times it’s explained to you, until you actually start using your meal swipes, Flex Points or Meal Equivalency swipes at their particular, designated times.
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With the year coming to an end and critically acclaimed films such as “Sinners”, "Caught Stealing” and “One Battle After Another” gaining attention as shoe-ins for Oscar nominations and possibly even wins, there is one film that has sadly gone under the radar. That film is “The Long Walk,” which was released on Sept. 12 and directed by Francis Lawrence, adapting the 1979 Stephen King novel of the same name.
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A case regarding the constitutionality of state bans on conversion therapy for minors reached the Supreme Court recently.
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On Sept. 26, @tcnjlibrary, the Instagram account for R. Barbara Gitenstein Library, posted an image of the third-floor study rooms with the caption, “Fun fact: Gitenstein Library has more group study rooms than any other public college library in NJ. Get your group work done today. No reservation needed. Study rooms are first-come, first-serve.”
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In “Wicked: Part One,” we are able to see the untold origin stories of the classic witches of Oz. Through frilly songs such as “Popular” and “What is this feeling?” the film holds a lighthearted and nostalgic air about it, but fans of the full story know that it couldn't be more opposite when examining “Wicked: For Good.”
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I was scrolling on Instagram when I noticed a strange watermark: Sora. The video that appeared was of a golden lab retriever being pulled over by the police. Yes, you read that correctly — a dog was driving a car. After being questioned, the retriever quickly drove away.
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For many students, the college experience includes dorm rooms, late-night study sessions and having a newfound freedom away from home. But for commuters, students who travel to and from campus every day, life becomes a different balancing act — one that consists of gas stations, late-night car rides and a lingering feeling of “do I belong here?”
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Collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by many for ages. The fun in this activity lies in its versatility, as it can involve virtually anything. Whether you harbor a passion for pens, coins or even spoons, everyone is familiar with the concept of gathering various items of the same type and keeping them as a way to cherish them. This is a fairly innocent pastime that can prove to be gratifying for those who partake in it. The problem, of course, begins when money gets involved.
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Most of us have grown up watching cartoons as children. Whether it was “SpongeBob” or “Peppa Pig,” we’re familiar with at least one animated show that was popular when we were kids. At a certain point, many grow out of this stage of their life and the form of entertainment they consume changes as they age. This is not the case for everyone, however.
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The removal of Kimmel and Colbert from the air isn’t just a blow to late-night television, it is a warning to free speech in journalism. Whether you agree with what these hosts have said or not, these are journalists whose job it is to speak their mind, challenge power and spark conversation. Silencing them is quite literally the opposite of what freedom of the press stands for.
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With several sold-out venues for Ariana Grande's mini Eternal Sunshine tour, superfans around the country are left heartbroken without tickets. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grande’s United States presale began on Ticketmaster, leaving millions of fans to fight in the war for seats at the venue.
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Too much of a good thing is bad. This is a sentiment that has been around for millions of years. Consume things, whether it is food, literature, or media, in moderation. When it comes to the entertainment field today, however, it seems we no longer care about following such a warning.
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A Gen Z movement in Nepal sparks protests against governmental corruption and a social media ban, leading to 22 deaths, multiple resignations and a fire at the parliament building, according to BBC.
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