by Jilleen Barrett, A&E Editor & Managing Editor Nobody in my family is a professional musician, but music had a really strong influence on my upbringing. My parents grew up in the sixties, my brothers grew up in the eighties and nineties and my sisters grew up in the nineties and early thousands, so I grew up exposed to a wide spectrum of music from … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Barrett Family Edition
by Emily Rumsey, Staff Writer The first week of classes is finally over! Whether your classes went really well or if you ended up dropping some it’s all in the past now, and it’s time to celebrate the first week-end of class! The songs for this week are all boppy, carefree jams to unwind and motivate yourself for the semester. So whether you need an … Continue reading Jasper Jams: First Week of Class Completed!
by Megan LaCerta, Staff Writer At the risk of sounding like the narrator of a coming-of-age movie, there is nothing more exhilarating, or more terrifying, than the end of summer. The start of the fall semester marks many things — a return to college, to friends, and for many, the city itself. However, it also brings with it loads of classwork, as well as all … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Last Days of Summer Playlist
by Gabriella DePinho, Senior Writer I’ve been writing (and co-writing) this column since February of my freshman year. The idea to write it started in Lee 306, when my roommate Ireland and I were upset to see Lorde’s “Melodrama” album get snubbed at the Grammys. The idea for Jasper Jams is not wholly mine or unique. During the years of 2013-2014, the column was invented … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Signing Off
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
