For years, there have been countless trends and new products to emerge to help minimize or cure acne. From the Ancient Egyptians using sulfur to individuals today using over the counter products, the “perfect” cure for acne has yet to be discovered. However, in 1982, Roche Pharmaceuticals developed what they thought would be the cure… Continue Reading
Why You Should Reconsider Asking Him Out
Last September was Ask a Man on a Date month. My friend told me about it and she dared me to look it up when I doubted her. To my dismay, she was right. I grew up in a traditional Christian household. My mother always told me that the man should make the first move. … Continue Reading
Finding Meaning in the Fight
“Mattress Girl” and rape survivor Emma Sulkowicz is still gaining hordes of media attention months after her attack happened on the Columbia University main campus. Called “an expression of art”, the action of carrying around a mattress that symbolically represents her rape is an act not yet seen in our (supposedly) progressive society. Why is… Continue Reading
Stars and Stripes Forever
Stars and Stripes Forever 48 years ago at the young age of 19, Joseph Rondinone enlisted in the United States Army and would serve in the Vietnam War for one year of his life. This decision was one that his father had made in the 1940s during WWII, and one his stepson would make… Continue Reading
Men Ridicule Women’s Sexy Halloween Costumes
On October 22, 2014, the media website Buzzfeed produced a video of men trying on four sexy women’s Halloween costumes: a fireman, a ladybug, a nun, and a girl scout. The video went viral in a matter of hours and currently has over one million views on YouTube. In the three minute video, the four… Continue Reading
Renovated Stangl Factory Sparks Increased Business in Flemington’s Historic District
Over the past twenty years Flemington, New Jersey, formerly an agriculturally based town, has seen a decrease in mom and pop shops and an upswing in the building of mega-stores and strip malls, chain restaurants and parking lots. However, a second shift is starting to take place. Particularly with the renovation of the Stangl pottery… Continue Reading
In the fight for racial equality, theater is one step behind
By Jonathan Edmondson A few months ago, the Broadway world exploded with chatter about changes coming to “The Phantom of the Opera,” the Great White Way’s longest running musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show, which has been running since 1988, rarely garners headlines anymore. However, the announcement of theater veteran Norman Lewis taking over… Continue Reading
The 5 Most “Under-the-Radar” Female Performers on Broadway Right Now
The 5 Most “Under-the-Radar” Female Performers on Broadway Right Now By Jonathan Edmondson The Broadway community is currently abuzz with anticipation over the fall season. Theater veterans like Nathan Lane and celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper will be taking the stage in much talked about productions. While audiences will certainly flock to… Continue Reading
Zach Braff and the Power of Turning ‘no’s’ into ‘yes’s’
For someone who is now a multimillion-dollar celebrity, actor Zach Braff is a pretty normal dude from New Jersey who grew up with big-city dreams. Dressed in khakis, a button-up/sweater and black leather jacket, Braff greeted a concert hall full of students with a friendly smile and wave. “I’m proof that you can make it… Continue Reading
Top 5 Most Affordable Beauty Brands
Everyone is always trying to stretch their dollars, even when it comes to beauty. Getting the newest high-end beauty product is the most important thing to some individuals. When it comes to this industry, many have the mentality that the more expensive a product is, the better, however, that is not always the case. There… Continue Reading