WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – It had been a long time since the world heard new music from Ed Sheeran, and the wait finally ended on March 3, 2017 when he released his brand new album ÷ (Divide). Comprised of 16 tracks and a whole lot of nostalgia, this album is truly special, and deserves the […]
Tag: Culture
Growing Up in Two Different Cultures
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – This past week, I went to a Tarkan concert. You probably have no clue who that is because he’s a Turkish popstar. I grew up in a Turkish household so I was exposed to two different cultures simultaneously my whole life. I always liked the fact that I wasn’t just […]
The Perks of Being an Immigrant
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Now this may come as news to some people, but I was not born in America. I was instead born in a hospital just a few miles from the beach in India. However, I am a naturalized American citizen; this means that I literally pledged my allegiance to the United […]
We're a Culture, Not a Costume
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Halloween is that one day a year where pretty much anything goes. Finally, you can fulfill your lifelong dream of becoming a pineapple or Dwight Schrute from The Office. When it comes to picking a costume for Halloween, the sky is truly the limit. A little creativity and some craft […]
Is Graffiti Art?
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Annually, millions of people from around the world visit Germany’s famous East Side Gallery, a nearly mile-long stretch of the original Berlin Wall that has not only been left standing for decades but has also become an illustrious canvas for eclectic street art and graffiti murals by international artists. With this year’s momentous […]
Sarsar Shares Poems From His Home & Heart
Monmouth’s Saliba Sarsar hosted a poetry reading during which he shared original poems inspired by his life in Israel and his culture.
MU Shines Light on Female Empowerment & Multicultural Diversity
MU hosts workshop called Empowering Women: Multicultural Perspectives.
Have Sports Gone Berserk?
The Issue of Sports and its sociological effect in America. Have sports become something more than just a game?
Is America's Pastime Withering Away?
A columnist’s look at why baseball has faded off the grid for some sports fans.
Diner en Blanc Takes New York
Read about this years Diner En Blanc in Bryant Park!