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TCNJ Musical Theatre’s “Carrie” ran in the Don Evans Black Box Theater from Nov. 6 to 9 (Photo courtesy of Anna Holland).
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TCNJ Musical Theatre presents ‘Carrie: The Musical’

By Ashley Ragone | 3:28pm

TCNJ Musical Theatre delivered a dark and emotionally charged performance to the stage with their latest production, “Carrie: The Musical.” Based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel, the show discusses themes of isolation, religious oppression and the supernatural. The musical centers around Carrie White, played by sophomore elementary education and English double major Megan Hurley, a shy high school student whose growing telekinetic powers and pressure from her God-fearing mother outcast her from her peers.

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“What A Relief,” Gavin’s first solo project, was released on Oct. 25 (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).
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Katie Gavin is melancholic and reflective: ‘What A Relief’ review

By Ashley Ragone | Nov. 9

The album captures a pivotal chapter in Gavin’s life, marked by what she calls a desire for connection and facing “all the obstacles that stood in my way…patterns of isolation or even boredom with the real work of love,” according to her interview with Line of Best Fit magazine. The songs rely heavily on acoustic guitar and light drums for a stripped-down feeling.

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Brat, released on June 7, 2024, received critical acclaim and mainstream success this summer (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).
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‘Brat summer’: A deep dive into the alt summer sensation

By Ashley Ragone | Sep. 17

Charli XCX debuted the original tracks that would end up shaping the immortal “brat summer.” Even as we move into September, the abrasive chartreuse and pixelated text are inescapable in popular media. From its underground hyperpop beginnings to its sudden relevancy in the U.S.  presidential election, the “brat” legacy is unmatched.

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Many legal issues have arisen as a result of former President Donald Trump using songs during his campaign without the consent of the original artist. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr / by Scott Brenner).
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What is fair use? The controversial use of music in campaigns

By Ashley Ragone | Sep. 17

In recent years, the use of popular music in political campaigns has become a growing problem, specifically for the 45th President, Donald Trump. Most songs, which are handpicked to elicit excitement from large rally crowds, are not given consent by artists for usage. This practice has raised significant controversy, both legally and ethically.  With several lawsuits now in progress and dozens of angry musicians, copyright issues have come into question. Are politicians allowed to use music for their campaigns without explicit permission? How are musicians’ rights protected under the law?

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