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What Is New Jersey’s Favorite College Movie?

Author Debbie Mazella
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Attendees are seeing watching the movie 'Smile' at Phenomena Cinema during a fan preview screening on September 29, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images for Paramount)

College is the time in a persons life for adventure and figuring out who they truly are or want to be. That’s why we see so many movies about college so what is your favorite movie resolving around the subject? Well the team over at Grand Canyon University put together a list and complied data trends to figure out which college movie would be the valedictorian of each state.

In order to find their results the team at GCU complied a list from different sources that showed a realistic side of the college experience and education aspects. Then they looked at Google trends over the course of the past five years to determine the popularity of each movie. So what was the most popular college movie in the Garden State? Turns out New Jersey is a a lover of the 2001 film Legally Blonde! Though it makes sense when you consider that New Jersey is home to some of the most lawyers per 10,000 residents in the North East.

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GCU map of each U.S regions favorite college movie (Grand Canyon University)

While Legally Blonde was loved by quite a few states, it actually wasn’t the most popular college movie, that title goes to Pitch Perfect (2012) which was chosen as the top movie by 13 states, while Legally Blonde was only chosen by 7. Other college movies like Glory Road (2006) and A Beautiful Mind (2001) were also chosen as fairly popular movies. Though interestingly enough if you were to look at the most popular movie according to each U.S. Region you see another movie pop up that being the 1998 film The Waterboy, which took control as the South’s favorite movie. I suppose it makes sense considering the film was shot in Florida.

These movies are so popular because they connect with the generation of students going through those challenges or reminds those who have already passed through college how much growth they had during their college years. But what does your favorite college movie say about you? To see the full study done by GCU Click Here and while your at it you can sign up for our Newsletter so you never miss a moment in New Jersey.

Here Are The Nominees For The 2022 American Music Awards

The 2022 American Music Awards will air live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20, at 8 p.m. ET. Cardi B hosted last year’s award show; the host of this year’s 50th edition has yet to be announced. The American Music Awards winners are determined entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions reflected on the Billboard charts including streaming, album sales, song sales and radio airplay.

Becky G kicked off the nominations by announcing the nominees for New Artist of the Year with Dove Cameron, Latto, GAYLE, Maneskin and Steve Lacy. Everyone but Steve Lacy was available to welcome the announcement. Past winners of New Artist of the Year have been Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo.

Bad Bunny leads the most nominations with eight, followed by Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift with six. Adele, Harry Styles and The Weeknd earned five nominations each. Take a look at the nominees for the 2022 American Music Awards below:

Debbie Mazella is the Program Director/Brand Manager of Magic 98.3 and is also on the air weekdays from 10am to 5pm. She has been with the station for 17 years. Before working for Magic, Debbie was the Kitty Ambassador to the Furry Republic of Whiskers and Belly Rubs. You'll find Debbie covered in cat hair while filming Magic 98.3's monthly "Kitty Corner" videos, and she's also the content creator for the online music feature "On The Verge." When not creating content or talking on the air, you'll find Debbie rooting for the Mets, Rangers or Seahawks or sipping a cocktail at a concert.

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