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The Signal • 05/07/2021

Student YouTubers promote creativity and self-help

After a full year of remote learning and quarantine, many students have found comfort in reignited passions and continue to work towards positive changes in lifestyle, health and academia.

The Signal • 03/27/2021

Student-run sports TikTok account is a hit among users

When Covid-19 struck and quarantine was at its peak this summer, sophomore marketing major Adam Yu and hometown friend Robert Schweitzer took to TikTok to pass the time. Today, over 1.4 million followers and 62.1 million likes later, the pair have...

02/13/2021

Does Valentine’s Day end with Gen Z?

With Valentine’s Day 2021 around the corner, a mix of COVID-19 and love is in the air. In spite of limitations, many are still planning their usual dinner reservations, running to buy boxes of chocolates and rose bouquets -- everyone except Gen Z?

05/14/2020

sWooZie INTERVIEW: Being a YouTuber during COVID-19

In the wake of the coronavirus, YouTube has become a more prevalent source than ever for entertainment. In an interview done with YouTube star Adande Thorne, we find out how platform creators are feeling the effects and pushing out new content.

The Signal • 11/15/2020

Editorial: Students can take steps to combat seasonal depression

For many students, including myself, the weeks can bleakly start to bleed together as the fall and winter seasons kick in. Some days you truly can’t bring yourself to write that discussion post or hop on that Zoom lecture. But when it boils down, the...

The Signal • 10/19/2020

REVIEW: ‘Emily in Paris’

A show with travel, fashion, comedy and romance — what’s not to love, right? Netflix released its newest comedy-drama “Emily in Paris” on Oct. 2, and it was met with indifference from viewers who couldn’t tell if they binged it out of love or hate.

The Signal • 10/04/2020

REVIEW: ‘The Devil All the Time’

The highly anticipated psychological thriller “The Devil All the Time” hit Netflix on Sept. 16 to a wave of die-hard Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson fans. The film is directed by Antonio Campos, and the story is based on the 2011 novel of the same...

The Signal • 09/20/2020

‘The Artivism Project’ takes on social justice issues

More than three months ago, the killing of an innocent and unarmed Black man by a police officer was caught on tape. Its release to the internet prompted a wave of protests, both in the streets and on social media, that rocked the entire world.

State Theatre New Jersey • 09/15/2020

From Broadway to the big screen

Many musicals are currently in the works of being transformed for the big screen and although you won’t see them for a year or two, these are some upcoming musical adaptations to look forward to.

The Signal • 08/31/2020

Welcome Week for Class of 2024 goes virtual

Much like the switch to fully remote learning, the College’s annual Welcome Week for the incoming Class of 2024 and transfer students took the annual tradition online.

The Signal • 08/25/2020

REVIEW: 'The Umbrella Academy' S2

The live-action adaptation of the 2016 graphic novel by My Chemical Romance lead singer, Gerard Way, returned July 31, throwing returning fans and newcomers into a binging frenzy.

The Signal • 08/09/2020

Student YouTubers help inform Class of 2024 through activism, experiences at the College

As a result of campuses shutting down and tours being canceled for prospective students, many incoming freshmen have been flocking to YouTube to get a sense of what the College has to offer.

The Signal • 07/05/2020

College releases new budget: find out the costs and cuts

In her most recent community-missive, released on Tuesday, July 2, College President Kathryn Foster outlined the awaited Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget, which the College’s Board of Trustees passed during their public meeting on June 30.

The Signal • 06/25/2020

How to use media to become educated as a non-Black ally

The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Dereck Chauvin sparked a string of global protests reminiscent of the Civil Rights Movement era. Around the world, people are gathering by the thousands to demand sweeping police reforms.

State Theatre New Jersey • 06/16/2020

Play At Home—Three new short plays micro-commissioned by STNJ

State Theatre New Jersey has partnered with the Play at Home project to give friends and families the opportunity to get up off the couch and put their acting skills to the test with fun, family-friendly short plays that can be done in the comfort of...

05/14/2020

COVID-19 in the eyes of college students

Alabama State University students share how their cities are handling the coronavirus and the hardest parts of social distancing.

Mugatunes • 04/28/2020

Best Ways to Find New Music

Tired of settling for listening to regurgitated Top 40 tracks when you can find unique music that speaks to you? There are more music discovery tools than ever, but which ones are the easiest to use? Tailored music recommendations to your interests...

The Signal • 11/19/2019

REVIEW: ‘The End of the F***ing World’

Fans of the hit Netflix UK original series, “The End of the F***ing World,” were finally able to get their fix when the second season dropped on Nov. 5 after a highly anticipated two-year wait.

03/31/2020

Hamilton Make-up Artist Builds a Name for Herself

Local beauty influencer and ex-contestant on the Lifetime Network competition, American Beauty Star, Sara Stoy, shares how she started her journey and how she balances life as a full-time college student.

The Signal • 10/22/2019

REVIEW: ‘The Politician’

Netflix’s new comedy-drama “The Politician” debuted on Sept. 27, and has since generated buzz across social media platforms.