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The Gothic Times

The student news site of New Jersey City University

The Gothic Times

The student news site of New Jersey City University

The Gothic Times

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BLACKPINK: The Reign Continues with a New Tour and Solo Success

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer May 1, 2025

BLACKPINK has become a global phenomenon, redefining K-pop’s presence on the world stage. From record-breaking hits to headlining Coachella (twice!), the group—formed by Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—has...

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SABRINA CARPENTER: FROM DISNEY DARLING TO POP POWERHOUSE

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 24, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has come a long way from her Disney Channel roots. What started as a promising acting career in "Girl Meets World" has evolved into a full-fledged pop sensation, with her latest tour,...

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Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Was Almost Perfect

Kendry Hilario, Editor In Chief April 23, 2025

Lady Gaga has been a notable hit maker, leaving her mark in various areas in her career whether it is music or film. The 14-time GRAMMY Award winning artist has spawned unforgettable hits ranging from...

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Tiny Desk Vibes Hit NJCU: An Afternoon with Trinity

Justin Hyppolite, Contributing Writer April 16, 2025

On April 8th, the sounds of soulful sax, smooth vocals, and rich instrumentals filled the air at NJCU as Gothic Knight Productions and PIII (People, Performance, and Production) hosted a captivating, live-taped...

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Billie Eilish and the Grammy Injustice

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

When Talent Isn’t Enough    The frustration we felt over Ariana’s Oscars outcome is something music fans know all too well. Just a few weeks before the Oscars, the Grammy Awards – music’s...

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A Personal Reflection on Talent, Passion, and Fairness

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 10, 2025

As a lifelong Ariana Grande fan, I was on the edge of my seat during the 97th Academy Awards. Ariana had earned her very first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, thanks to her enchanting portrayal...

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The Enchanting Journey of ‘Wicked’: A Tale of Friendship, Identity, and Defying Gravity

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

The land of Oz has always been a place of wonder and intrigue, but with the release of the film adaptation of the Broadway sensation “Wicked,” audiences are invited to experience this magical world...

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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review- A Masterclass in 2D Animation

Jaren Couvertier, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

We all know the Looney Tunes, right? Even if your knowledge of them is based on internet osmosis, you’d still understand how and why this franchise became the classic it is known as today. However, over...

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FKA Twigs Has Another Masterpiece with Eusexua!

Isaael Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment March 19, 2025

FKA Twigs is one of those artists with whom I feel grateful to exist at the same time. I've known about her since 2019’s MAGDALENE, but digging into her work from her first album LP1, from 2014 until...

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Pat Lay: Hybrid

Mariia Pokusina, Featured Writer March 4, 2025

Half a century ago, we could only imagine what the future would be like. Today, in 2025, that  past future is already among us; it is our present. Those past depictions of futuristic flying cars,  living...

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SOS and LANA as Perfect Winter Albums

Isaael Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment February 19, 2025

The wintertime always exposes the worst of me. I may be a winter baby but each time the season comes around, I am pushed through a wide variety of emotions: hope, despair, stress, confusion, apathy, the...

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TikTok Is Back, But Are We Going Back?

Leigh Isaac, Social Media Manager February 12, 2025

Since 2024, the United States government has been infatuated with banning TikTok. The start of this discussion came from the government's concerns about China using ByteDance (A Beijing-based company that...

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