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Cabaret Theatre performs 'Rent'

On Friday, April 15 Cabaret Theatre put on its fourth of its six showings of Jonathan Larson’s “Rent.” The play was co-sponsored by the Center for Social Justice and LGBT Communities as a part of their "GAYpril" list of events. “Rent” is a play about a group of friends living in New York City who encounter economic hardship, infidelity, LGBT discrimination, drug addiction and sexually transmitted diseases.Apr 28 2016

This theater production will make you pee your pants

This Monday, I had the pleasure of being given the opportunity to witness the Livingston Theatre Company’s production of "Urinetown" before their opening show next Thursday.Apr 14 2016

Serial dating leads to no good if not communicated correctly

Serial dating leads to no good if not communicated correctly

Finding a significant other is big part of being a young adult. Regardless of all the jobs, internships, club and classes you are involved we as human beings still have this compelling desire to find someone to occupy our time in a romantic capacity, which is okay, but we all have very different methods of achieving this College students in general are notorious for not being the most committed while dating, but sometimes there is a method to the madness.Apr 8 2016

Actress uses performance to express political issues

Many college students wrestle with the idea of studying something they value as a passion or something they see as a more practical, worthwhile investment for the years following graduation.Mar 31 2016

5 classic spring break movies to watch

Spring break is an exciting time for most of us students, who get a break from our academic responsibilities.Mar 10 2016

5 classic spring break movies to watch

First dates songs to make your potential significant other swoon

The science behind the first date is definitely not an exact one, considering you can be given different advice depending on whom you ask.Mar 9 2016

5 Easy reads to get you back into reading

As college students, we often have great pieces of literary mastery that peak our interests. Unfortunately, time and discipline are scarce commodities in the college community.Mar 2 2016

5 Easy reads to get you back into reading

The Livingston Theatre Company presents "Spring Awakening"

The Livingston Theatre Company certainly lived up to their reputation as Rutgers University’s premiere musical theatre organization with their second of five showings of “Spring Awakening”, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.Feb 24 2016

Cabaret Theatre presents 'Rutgers Night Live: Divorce?'

Cabaret Theatre put on three performances for their Valentine’s weekend event, “Rutgers Night Live XII: Divorce?” "Rutgers Night Live" is Cabaret Theatre’s version of the hit NBC sketch comedy show, "Saturday Night Live." The show was packed with a room full of students and parents, eagerly waiting to enjoy themselves.Feb 23 2016

Students showcase comedic talents at RUPA's open-mic night

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Rutgers University Programming Association hosted an open-mic comedy night in the Douglass Campus Center.Feb 17 2016

10 manly drinks that will put that ‘Appletini’ to shame

As we get older, it becomes more evident that men, when around our peers or pretty women, have a tendency to do everything in our power to show that we are in fact men. Masculinity can be interpreted in many different ways, ranging from how often we shave, the amount of hair on our chest or how many intolerably strong alcoholic beverages we can toss down our throats.Feb 17 2016

Is it love or is it lust? How do we differentiate it? Find out right now

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and mixed feelings are running through the minds of all individuals, in and out of relationships.Feb 12 2016

Rutgers students showcase unique talents on 'R Factor'

A small gathering of students gathered for Cabaret Theatre’s presentation of "The R Factor" on Friday night.Feb 11 2016

Rutgers alumnus finds success with cat's Instagram

Many Rutgers students question their day-to-day activities in the coming months after graduation. Scary ideas are always getting thrown at us, such as getting a job, paying back loans and plenty of other unappealing adult-like activities.Feb 5 2016

Enjoy Southern barbecue at Brother Jimmy's

You can't help but notice the bright, red fluorescent BBQ sign directly across the street from Jimmy John’s with its flamboyant southern-style decor lighting up the storefront of Brother Jimmy’s on Easton Avenue. When you walk into the restaurant, the first thing you see is a bright, blue sign that says “Put some south in yo’ mouth,” as you are greeted by a hostess.Feb 4 2016

Satisfy your Vietnamese needs with Indochine

On the corner of Paterson Street and George Street, lies one of New Brunswick’s hidden treasures, Indochine.Jan 27 2016

Tips for avoiding awkward holiday conversations

What’s that smell? Is it chestnuts roasting over an open fire? Or was it just you feeling the heat from your family last holiday season because you didn't know how to avoid those painfully awkward conversations that come up at holiday parties?Dec 22 2015

#FreeTheNipple — Cabaret Theatre's 2015 Directors Showcase brings fresh talent on stage

Cabaret Theatre hosted their 2015 annual edition of the Director’s Showcase last Friday as an opportunity for first-time directors to present a one-act play of their choosing. The event itself gave many students, directors and actors exposure to theatre and the production process. Actors consisted of seasoned, experienced Cabaret performers and students who were just getting their feet wet for the first time on stage. Elizabeth Alt, a School of the Arts and Sciences first-year student, gave her thoughts on how her first directing experience went. “Working with characterization was the hardest part for me.Dec 2 2015

Classic Halloween movies to "Netflix and Chill" with

Leaves are changing color, temperatures are dropping and we're on the brink of cuffing season, that's how fall works. If you're looking to cozy up with a consenting significant other this Halloween, here are few classic Halloween-themed movies that should be on your "Netflix and Chill" queue. Halloween (1978) The biggest classic in the history of Halloween movies, this is a great movie to ask someone to watch with you because no other movie could be more in the spirit of the season.Oct 28 2015