WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – In the summer of 1967, guitarist Peter Green and drummer Mick Fleetwood left their band John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. They teamed up with guitarist Jeremy Spencer and bassist Bob Brunning to form their own ensemble, and played their first gig that August under the name Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac […]
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Monmouth Students Give Back in Honor of MLK Day
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On Tuesday, January 31st, Monmouth students celebrated a belated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by dedicating time to community service and preserving Dr. King’s important message. From 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., students gathered in Anacon hall to make no-sew blankets, which were donated to a local homeless shelter for […]
Must-Reads for the Spring Semester
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – While these cold and dreary winter months might have us cooped up inside for days on end, they also foster the ideal atmosphere for cozying up with a good book. If you need some suggestions for a captivating read to keep you warm this season, look no further: here are my top […]
New Year, Same Knicks
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – New year, same struggles for the New York Knicks. 2017 has not been to kind to the Knicks, as they have played seven games, but only won two. The team’s struggles are beginning to worry their fans, since the Knicks started the season with a promising performance and potential playoff spot waiting for them. But their recent issues have left them just […]
The Disney Princess Gets a Revamp with Moana
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – There is a pretty solid outline for the typical Disney princess movie: the princess goes on a quest with her quirky animal sidekick, who may or may not be able to speak, and overcomes some obstacle with the help of a man she picks up along the way, a.k.a. the Disney […]
Helping the Homeless is Easier Than You Think
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – As I walk out of the concert venue doors, and the blaring music begins to fade, I cannot help but notice all of the people wrapped in blankets, sleeping out on the cold, frigid streets of New York City. As I hopped on the train that would take me back […]
Travel the Universe with Doctor Strange
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Strange is not the word I would use to describe this movie; rather, it is stellar, mind-blowing, and entertaining from start to finish. The action-packed film Doctor Strange begins in London with an epic battle between Kaecilius, played by Mads Mikkelsen, and The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton. Their journey starts in the U.K., but […]
How to See the World on a Student Budget
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – College is an ideal time to get some serious traveling done, since semester breaks provide the perfect time frame for trips galore. While time may be plentiful, money often is not. But, with the right budgeting and prioritizing, it is still totally possible to take advantage of travel opportunities, in college and beyond. First things first: get […]
24k Magic or Fools Gold?
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Bruno Mars has consistently crafted successful hit songs, both solo and as a featured artist, since his career launched back in 2010 when he sang the catchy chorus for B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ on You”. His latest album, 24k Magic, was highly anticipated after the explosion of his popular single, “Uptown Funk”. In the transition he’s […]
Knicks Christmas
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – December 25th is the day of giving, and the NBA truly gave its fans a treat this year. The holiday started off with the Knicks hosting the Celtics in New York City at Madison Square Garden. The game was tight all the way to the fourth quarter. The Celtics were making shots that they would not […]