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Watsky Ends Trilogy With Strong ‘INTENTION’ Part 2
When we last left off, Watsky released “INTENTION,” the third album of what he calls the “symmetry trilogy.” He promoted this release as a conclusion to the series, the end of an era, and maybe even the end of his “Watsky” persona, but right as the album was finishing up… surprise! An alternate reality game tied to the release was announced, leading fans to collaborate online and in the real world to solve various puzzles in hopes of unlocking the second half of the album.
‘INTENTION’ Album Review
(Photo from Spotify) “It has been a minute, but we are back”: this time, with a review of George Watsky’s new album “INTENTION.” The third and final installment of what the slam-poet-turned-musician calls “the Symmetry trilogy,” the release is Watsky’s first full-length album in nearly three years. I first heard of Watsky, whose last name doubles as his stage name, when he was featured as a performer in the “Epic Rap Battles of History” YouTube series.
‘Graduation’ Review
If I could think of a word to describe Kanye West, it would be “creator.” From music, to art, to fashion, to controversy: the man has spent quite literally his entire career creating one thing or another. While West is certainly not a perfect man (and honestly, no one is) I personally think of him as an inspiring figure. Like him, I also like making things, from articles of writing to articles of clothing to anything in between.
Some Online Classes Say Goodbye, Some Are Here to Stay
Two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed classes to take on a different form in order to minimize the spread of the virus that can occur through in-person contact. Administrators everywhere investigated possible solutions to this as quickly as possible so that students would not lose their learning momentum during the school year. One solution included conducting class in a synchronous format, in which instructors and students meet online during scheduled times throughout the week.
Presidential Town Hall
April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 By Sreya Das Evan Markowitz On Wednesday, April 6, NJIT President Joel Bloom and President-elect Teik Lim hosted an in-person Presidential Town Hall. It took place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Central King Building’s Agile Strategies Lab. Lim had come to New Jersey a few days earlier, appearing at the Celebration 2021 scholarship event.
Musical Copyright Infringement Lawsuits are Getting out of Hand
Another day, another copyright infringement lawsuit. At the very least, that appears to be the reality that English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa currently seems to be facing.
NJIT Volunteers at the New York City Marathon
On Nov. 7, 2021, the Amateur Radio Club and other members of the NJIT community left campus early in the morning en route to the New York City Marathon. At the marathon, a group of ## amateur radio operators from across the university joined hundreds of others to volunteer as emergency communicators along the marathon’s 26.2 mile course. This year, the New York City Marathon celebrated its 50th event, marking a return following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Course on Computer History Being Offered in Spring 2022
Starting in the Spring 2022 semester, the Ying Wu College of Computing will be offering a new course: CS 485-### – Introduction to Computing History. The word “introduction” is important, according to Evan Koblentz, a staff writer in the Office of Strategic Communications at NJIT and instructor for the new course, because the course will have no prerequisites. “I want the course to be accessible to everyone at NJIT,” he said.
Fire Pit Under Construction
This December, NJIT will be opening a fire pit for use by the university community. The project, led by Student Senate, is one of many initiatives the organization is spearheading during the fall semester, as reported by The Vector in August. Construction for the fire pit is currently underway in front of Tiernan Hall.
Over/Under: Spooky Season
October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Nicholas Merlino Evan Markowitz Overrated – Nick Merlino Typically, I hold no gripe with Halloween, but this demi-holiday is not all that society makes it seem like. I say demi-holiday because Halloween is not federally or religiously recognized by any government or religious institution; it is merely another day — another day when workers toil and children fall asleep in stuffy classrooms, peering out of windows at orange and red fall leaves.
“MONTERO” Album Review
Content Warning: Suicide On Sept. 17, Lil Nas X released his long-awaited “self-titled” debut album, “MONTERO.” Nas X, whose full name is Montero Lamar Hill, began his music and influencer career with a Nicki Minaj “stan” Twitter account, garnering attention and his share of online controversy. Using his social media knowhow, Hill marketed the song that would become his breakthrough hit, “Old Town Road,” in late 2018.
Residence Life Updates Guest Policy
On Aug. 4, an email was sent by NJIT’s Department of Residence Life to students planning to live on campus during the fall semester, informing them of changes to the guest policy. However, on Aug. 16, a follow-up email was sent informing students that “based on current recommendations from the CDC,” the guest policy had been updated.
“Don’t Overthink It,” Bo Burnham’s “Inside” is a Masterpiece
Five years ago, Bo Burnham “quit performing live comedy.” For those who don’t know him, Burnham is a comedian who got his start making funny songs in his bedroom for his YouTube channel. Between the start of his channel and 2016, he had created four musical comedy specials, three of which had hour-long runtimes. Following “Make Happy,” his 2016 project, he vanished from the comedy circuit.
Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Review
I was nine years old when Taylor Swift first released “Fearless,” her sophomore album. At the time, I didn’t know much except that “Love Story,” one of the project’s singles, was an absolute bop. Why then, nearly thirteen years later, did Swift decide to once again release an album called “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” and why am I reviewing it? For that, we will need a bit of a history lesson. Taylor Swift got her start on Big Machine Records, an independent record label founded in 2005.
Online Learning: Not “Goodbye,” But “See You Later”
Let’s face it: if you’re reading this, you have probably been affected in one way or another by the phenomenon we’ve come to know as “online learning.” Whether in the form of “synchronous online,” “asynchronous online” or “converged learning,” the idea of taking classes at your computer or phone instead of in the classroom has become a staple of college life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The “Gender Ratio” at NJIT Over the Years
From the Fall 1994 semester to Fall 2019 semester, the percentage of women studying at NJIT compared to the total number of students has slowly risen from 16% to nearly 27%, according to data provided by NJIT’s Murray Center for Women in Technology. Between the Murray Center and NJIT’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness there are many data sources and metrics with which to try to gauge gender diversity.
Overrated/Underrated: Dining Indoors
March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 By Evan Markowitz Sabastian Fernandes Overrated – by Evan Markowitz Imagine walking into your doctor’s office and sheepishly admitting that you caught COVID-19 not from a party, not from a crazy hookup, but from a Denny’s. I can’t imagine a greater embarrassment. This exact scenario, however, is one plaguing the nation and the world at large. Let me start with a full disclosure: since March 2020, I have only eaten away from home once.
“Living Inside a Fishbowl”: Reflecting on the Pandemic
It’s weird to think that a year ago I was figuring out my spring break plans. I wanted to travel to see friends, and take a couple days off just relax a bit. After all, that’s what spring break is all about! Sure, there was this whole “coronavirus thing” that had just made its way to New York, but it was only a couple of cases… I thought it would be gone before we knew it. I think we all know what happened with that.
“here comes the sun” by Bill Wurtz: Song Review
Bill Wurtz is back and better than ever, pushing boundaries into the third dimension. Wurtz, who many may know from widely reaching videos like “history of the entire world, i guess,” is a content creator and musician whose roots took place all the way back in 2005.
The Death of the Snow Day is a Damn Shame
COVID-19 and online interaction has taught us one particular lesson: Nothing is sacred. One crucial adaptation that was mourned this winter across the nation? We killed the snow day. As we saw last week, snow hasn’t gone anywhere, but we’ve lost one of the sacred rituals of academic life—having a day off school when it’s snowy. With the adoption of online learning, many would argue that the snow day just isn’t necessary.
Shady's Back, Don't Tell a Friend
Eminem Album Review Between genuine, heartfelt apologies and poop jokes, Eminem’s latest album release, “Music To Be Murdered By: Side B” leaves much to be explained. I have been a fan of Eminem for a time soon after the release of “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” in the mid-2010s. So when I heard that he might be releasing a new album in this past month, I was filled with a mix of excitement and dread that can only be attributed to a post-”Revival” drop.
Residents Packing Up Their Bags Amid COVID-19 Surges
After a rapid rise in positive COVID-19 cases on-campus, the NJIT community was recently made aware of the decision to transition to fully remote instruction beginning Nov. 25. With this transition, students previously attending converged classes in person would be required to attend all classes online instead. According to NJIT’s Pandemic Recovery website as of Nov. 24, the campus has experienced 67 cases, up from 31 only two weeks earlier.
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