Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review

Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Lana Del Rey released her fifth studio album, “Lust for Life,” on July 21, 72 minutes in length just in time for the hopeless romantics to return to school. Do not let the title, “Lust for Life,” fool you. There are some bright and happy moments, but there are still signature Lana Del Rey feels. She is not giving up her … Continue reading Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review

A Conversation With Chastity Brown

Sam Haw Staff Writer I sat down on a porch in the sleepy neighborhood of Lindley Park to speak with Chastity Brown, a singer-songwriter touring from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chastity’s blend of folk and soul has recently caught the attention of NPR, The Independent and other notable journals after the release of her newest record, “Silhouette of Sirens.” Sam Haw: I understand you were raised in … Continue reading A Conversation With Chastity Brown

Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the recent upheaval in all spectrums from politics to healthcare to media, it is no wonder the popular movie streaming site, Netflix, is receiving the brute end of extreme opinions. The latest movie release by Netflix, “To the Bone,” is already gaining backlash from critics and movie watchers alike – adding it to the list of controversial streaming … Continue reading Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

BLT Challenge

Rachel Funk Staff Writer On Aug. 12, seven groups of gifted sandwich makers from restaurants in the Greensboro community were heating up the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on the corner of Lindsay and Yanceyville Street. From 9 a.m. to noon, each table brought their A-game to showcase their restaurant’s slicing, dicing and sizzling prowess for the BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich) Challenge. Family, friends … Continue reading BLT Challenge

Exploring the NC Glass Center

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer Glass blowing is an art form that has gone from overlooked to notoriety and popularity in the past few years thanks to documentaries and viral videos on the internet. It is a difficult thing to master, and very few people have the patience to learn and perfect its techniques. Glass blowing has resulted in many great things: abstract art pieces, beautiful … Continue reading Exploring the NC Glass Center

Finding Opportunity in Ghana

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer From the trafficked city streets, to the vast blue horizons over the Atlantic, my summer internship in Ghana took me through unimaginable landscapes, as well as across the path of future leaders, Ambassadors and genuine hardworking locals. I had previously done paid summer internships at the American Embassy in Ghana, working in the Community Liaison Office and the Regional Security Office, … Continue reading Finding Opportunity in Ghana

Finding Inspiration at The Weatherspoon

Curtis Hoffman Staff Writer From May 21 to Sept. 3, the Weatherspoon Museum, also known as the most criminally underused asset on UNCG’s campus, is hosting their 44th annual Art On Paper exhibit in its largest second floor gallery. An introductory statement at the beginning of the gallery proudly states that “Since 1965 the Weatherspoon’s Art on Paper exhibition has uniquely taken the pulse of … Continue reading Finding Inspiration at The Weatherspoon

Satirists Corner – Back to School Strategies

Cason Ragland Staff Writer Last summer I decided to play the entire series of the 1980’s prime time soap opera, “Dallas” on a constant loop. Needless to say, I wasn’t lonely at all. Friends of mine would come over to constantly check in on the show. Throughout the summer, though, I had a nagging feeling that I wasn’t preparing myself for the upcoming fall semester. … Continue reading Satirists Corner – Back to School Strategies

Greensboro Marches on Immigration

Kevin Liu Staff Writer Hundreds of people marched and chanted a call to action for immigration reform on the streets of downtown Greensboro on Saturday, August 5. FaithAction International organized the fifth annual Downtown Unity Walk for Immigration Reform. The goal of this march was to draw attention to recent deportations and immigration policy issues and to stand united with families who have been affected. … Continue reading Greensboro Marches on Immigration

President Trump and the Explosive North Korean Situation

Chris Funchess Staff Writer North Korea, formally known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has posed a threat to national security for many years. An interesting fact is that the U.S. is still technically at war with North Korea, after the Korean War (1950-1953) ended in a truce, rather than a formal peace treaty. The political aftermath of this war, and the resulting … Continue reading President Trump and the Explosive North Korean Situation