Let’s Have a Parking Lot Party
Amanda Depew, Social Media Coordinator
April 5, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
Country concerts are completely different experiences than any other types of music concerts. And I have been to many different types of concerts, rock, rap, pop, and few other in between. In my opinion the best way to experience country concerts is to see them at an outdoor venue. I always get lawn...
Remote, But Not So Far Away
Christine Coleman, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Filed under Art We Live
I’ve always had an interest in remote places. What was it like to live so far away when everyone else in the world appeared to be so connected? Places like Easter Island and the dreamy Tristan da Cuhna, which seems to be the epitome of slow paced easy living, offer plenty of time to actually...
Why am I Running?
Amanda Depew, Social Media Editor
April 5, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
Running sucks. I hate running. That is what I say to myself over and over again as I continue to run. But I do it because it’s good for me. At least that’s what I’ve always been told. I’ve also been told that walking is better for you, but I only believe that to a certain extent. Recently...
A Violin Story
Christine Coleman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Filed under Art We Live
I remember the night of the first Winter Concert I ever attended at my elementary school. I sat in the audience and marveled at the other kids performing a dance routine to “America” from West Side Story. The whole night had been this vibrant display of talent in music and dance. I left th...
The One Reality Show I Wish Would Come Back
Christine Coleman, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under Art We Live
Imagine it’s been 10 years since the breakup of your favorite band and one day you are suddenly given the task of searching the globe for each member. Once you find them, you are told your only job is to convince each of them to reunite one last time for an intimate concert before a few of their...
Remembering One of New York’s Lost Treasures of Summer
Christine Coleman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Art We Live
That initial excitement at the thought of the staples of summer is here. The springtime hints of longer days dressed up as warmer than 60° and less than 79°, and a select few carrying that perfect sunshine that seemed to disappear after September, have given rise to those balmy dreams of pools,...
Am I Good Enough?
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Concerts & Carbs
Two high schools and three colleges later...
Read more »Night in the Woods Hits Close to Home for Millennials
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Filed under Concerts & Carbs
New indie game Night in the Woods is super relatable, and super cute too.
Read more »The Scary Films for Kids That Inspired My Love of Horror
Christine Coleman, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Art We Live
The idea that you could wish an annoying baby brother away and have him instantly taken by goblins intrigued me at a very young age. I had a few questions though, like did these goblins work as fast as they did on TV? Would I have to see them? And if so, exactly how many would be coming? Most importantly,...
Do What You Can’t
Britney Hoobraj, Staff Writer
March 20, 2017
Filed under Diaries Of A City Girl
If anyone watched the 2017 Oscars, the first commercial spot features YouTuber, Casey Neistat who has partnered with Samsung to give a "ceremonial speech" to those creators, like himself, who are not actors or actresses. You can watch the advertisement/commercial here: Samsung Galaxy: The Rest of Us. Casey says, "We're the mak...
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Prof. Michael Perrota began teaching at Mercy College in 2005. Previously, he was a full-time reporter for North Jersey Media Group in the sports and news sections. After he began teaching, he worked in...
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