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Top ten songs of 2010

1. "Dynamite" - Taio Cruz

UNICEF and FEED inspire season of giving

This holiday season, UNICEF and FEED allows shoppers to give gifts to those on and off their Christmas lists.

Wait Until Dark' lights up stage

Students looking for a chilling night do not have to stay outside in the cold this weekend. They should head to Theatre-in-the-Round to view the suspense thriller, "Wait Until Dark," presented by the Department of Communication and The Arts and the SHU Arts Council.

Top ten musicals of 2010

Top Musicals of the Year

Top ten singles of 2010

Classic love story revisited

Have you ever read a classic novel only to discover you have no idea what they are saying? The language and words, however rich, seem to go over your head just a bit. Wouldn't it be convenient to find a description of dated words and traditions directly next to the reading as opposed to googling every other word? David M. Shapard has created a novel, "The Annotated Persuasion," which explains the classic Jane Austen novel, "Persuasion," in just this manner.

Reporter discusses Japan's dark side

America has created an image of Japan as a high-tech land with low crime rate; a world of shining cities where the word for clean is also the word for beautiful—and Japan is beautiful.

The electronic Christmas list

Since today's generation has been old enough to hold a joystick, the annual Christmas list has been filled with countless video games and the consoles they require. While the once popular Nintendo 64 and Playstation were at the top of those lists, they have long since faded away to make room for newer consoles like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. As technology has evolved, these systems have only improved the experience of gamers everywhere with greatly detailed games as well as high-tech ways in which they can play them. This holiday season will mark another stage in video game history with the release of several new titles and introduction of some new gaming tools.

Winter wonderland at Madison Square Garden lights up

The Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York City is currently hosting the fourth and final season of Cirque du Soleil's "Wintuk." The last day to see the show in New York is Jan. 2, 2011.

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular

It's that time of year again: the end of classes, dreaded finals and long-awaited Christmas break. But before packing up for home head to New York City to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

Seasonal SOPAC performances

Take a break from the most stressful part of the season and get in the spirit down at SOPAC this weekend as they present twists on holiday classics. Join the New York Theatre Ballet for one of their three performances of "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 or check out "A Great Big Miracle," a comical retelling of the Hanukkah story.

New York City ice skating

If you're looking for something festive to do this holiday season, consider packing up your ice skates and venturing into New York City with a couple of friends.

Visualizing 'four' a new point of view

Looking for something different, local and inexpensive to do this coming weekend? The Pierro Gallery, housed in the Baird Center, is the place for you to go.

Seton Hall campus ministry events

This Christmas season you don't need to venture beyond the gates of Seton Hall to get into the Christmas spirit. Seton Hall and Campus Ministry offer a wide variety of events sure to brighten the few remaining weeks of school.

Too much sugar, not enough spice

The book "Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times", by Suzan Colón, is a collection of charming, if not inspiring, stories. Though Colón's retelling of the family anecdotes is edged with wit, her novel is too sweetly sentimental to be taken seriously.

Sushi showdown in South Orange: Yama Sushi

Bored at school and have nothing to do? If so, Yama Sushi is the perfect Sushi place to go with friends, family teammates, and even take your boyfriend or girlfriend on a private date.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: J. Cole

While it may seem like every other piece of music released this November lives in Kanye West's shadow, J. Cole's most recent mixtape, "Friday Night Lights," is garnering sunlight of its own.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: Kid Cudi

The Album Cover of Kid Cudi's sophomore album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager," depicts a sullen, defeated Cudi across a background of a cosmic galaxy. Cudi's entire demeanor suggests that the rapper may be unloading onto his fans his inner-most thoughts and feelings.

Mainstream hip-hop's November to remember: Kanye West

A year after the infamous Taylor Swift incident, Kanye West debuted "Runaway" at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. West also introduced the public to his G.O.O.D. Friday project, in which he has been releasing tracks to the public but tried to keep fans guessing about which tracks would make the final cut on his album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

Midnight screeners unite for 'Harry Potter'

At midnight on Nov.19, devoted Harry Potter fans will swarm into theaters to watch the first installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Many of these viewers will wait on line for at least two or three hours prior to show time to ensure that they nab the best seats in the theater, but a number of real die-hards will wait on line all day.