by Katherine Heneghan & Gabriella DePinho, Web Editor & Senior Writer It’s undeniable that some incredible music is being writ- ten nowadays; however, many of us grew up listening to our parents’ or loved ones’ favorite songs and value them in a deep- er way. The music we love – and feel is worth recommending – stretches across decades and genres. This week, we’re dedi- … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Our Favorite Classics
by Gabriella DePinho & Christine Nappi, Senior Writer & Arts & Entertainment Editor With the lack of Spring Break, it’s no doubt that many of us are feeling burnt out. Midterms “week” didn’t exist for us this year– the supposed week of stress, lack of sleep and tons of exams and projects, suddenly turned into a month long event. This might not have been so … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Breakdance Through Burnout
by Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor Springtime is here! Well, almost. The weather is starting to heat up to more comfortable temperatures so that you won’t lose feelings in your toes while sitting outside for a socially distanced gathering and you can maybe lose the hat and scarf. This change is welcome after the 8th snowiest winter New York City has … Continue reading Jasper Jams: The Spring Equinox is Almost Upon Us
Gabriella DePinho & Nicole Rodriguez, Senior Writer & Production Editor While Valentine’s Day is only one day, celebrating and experiencing love is a year-round thing. Though the candy hearts will now be on sale and the seasonal aisle in Rite Aid won’t look like pink and red threw up all over it, the lovey-dovey feeling doesn’t have to go away. However, if you’re like us, … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Post-Valentine’s Day
by Gabriella DePinho & Emily Rumsey, Senior Writer & Contributor JASPER JAMS Music is an integral part of so many people’s lives, from those who make a living from making it themselves to those who love it to even those who only listen when they’re forced to. As the world came to a stop due to the pandemic, the touring industry came to a … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Grammy Nominees & Snubees
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer Though winter break was only a week longer than usual this year, it felt longer because of the time spent away from campus. After campus closed just before Thanksgiving, the semester went on, but the winter break mindset of lounging on the couch and baking cookies kicked in earlier than usual. I finished my classes out despite the desire to … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Winter Break Edition
by, Gabriella DePinho & Lauren Raziano, Editor-in-Chief & Staff Writer Without realizing it, it’s pretty easy to fill up a playlist with predominantly white male musicians. Some genres such as R&B, rap, and hip-hop have a significantly more diverse representation than others because of the roots of the genres. But if we’re being honest, all music was inspired and influenced by the work of musicians … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Diversifying Your Playlist
by Gabriella DePinho & Alexa Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, the spooky vibes are creeping in. Maybe you’ve already carved a jack-o’-lantern, watched your favorite Halloween movie with friends or started decorating with fake spiderwebs and 100 percent fake skulls. If not, you better get started so you don’t miss out on one of the most exciting, haunting and horrifying … Continue reading Jasper Jams: It’s Spooky Season
by, Gabriella DePinho, Editor-In-Chief As the temperature starts to drop and coffee shops start to bring back their pumpkin spice selections, it’s hard to deny the excitement in the air. Fall officially begins on Sept. 22, making the day this goes into print the first day of fall — how exciting! It’s the perfect season for sweaters, baking, going apple picking with friends, and painting … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Fall Tunes
