Cason Ragland Staff Writer We have all experienced it before. If not personally than through a detailed account from a friend. The kind of experience I am talking about is that of playing “Super Mario Brothers.” Released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in September of 1985, it has since been ported and pirated by corporations and consumers for decades. The design and story that … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Super Marxist Brothers
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Upstairs in the Bob & Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery, striking and abstract paintings of different sizes, shapes and colors cover the walls of the Weatherspoon. The exhibit is part of the 2017 17Days Greensboro Art & Culture Festival. UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum is the only southern venue to host “Louise Fishman: A Retrospective,” a traveling exhibit featuring the works of American … Continue reading Louise Fishman: A Retrospective Exhibit of Time, Inspiration and Experience
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer An electricity was in the air at Cat’s Cradle on Wednesday night; the audience could barely contain their giddiness to see Now, Now perform again. The indie rock duo comprised of Cacie Dalager and Bradley Hale has been on hiatus since 2013, with this tour being their first since then. Now, Now decided it was time for a change, they revamped … Continue reading Now, Now at Cat’s Cradle
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor For many, celebration comes in the form of birthday parties and holiday gifts, but for the LGBT+ community, celebration means Gay Pride. On Saturday, Winston-Salem Pride united people from the city’s surrounding regions, but more importantly, it gathered people across the spectrums of sexuality and gender. With a parade, entertainment, local vendors and an after-event party, the day was … Continue reading Winston-Salem Pride: Cherishing People Through Entertainment and Fun
Chauncey James Staff Writer Mecha butlers, demon bloggers, gangster wizards and big Toberlone. Surrealism oozes from every part of “Neo Yokio,” much like the bourgeoisie culture shown in every episode. Created by Ezra Koenig of popular band Vampire Weekend, the new Netflix anime series “Neo Yokio” details the extravagant life of the main character Kaz Kaan, a demon-slayer much more preoccupied with acquiring status and … Continue reading Neo Yokio: Pop Art Redefined for The Millennial Era
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Boundary-defying multimedia band Must Be The Holy Ghost graced the stage with local electronic performer Tide Eyes at Greensboro’s own Revolution Mill on Thursday. The performance came one day before the official kick-off of the 17 Days Greensboro Arts and Culture Festival, an annual celebration of some of the South’s most talented artistic acts. Natty Greene’s Brewing Co. also joined the … Continue reading Must Be The Holy Ghost Lights Up Revolution Mill
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Most college-aged people remember what a phenomenon John Green was during the release of his book “Fault in Our Stars,” the heartbreaking romance tragedy about teenagers battling cancer. John Green is back with a new book entitled “Turtles All the Way Down.” This is his first book published since the release of “Fault in Our Stars” in 2012. In “Turtles All … Continue reading New John Green Book Hits the Shelves
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer Friday the 13th is often regarded as a day of bad luck in western culture because of our socially developed triskaidekaphobia, or fear of the number thirteen. For some it stems from the religious story of Jesus’ last supper with Judas being the 13th guest who eventually betrayed him and got Jesus crucified. For others, it’s a guy wearing a hockey … Continue reading Greensboro Tattoo Shop Celebrates Friday the 13th
Catie Byrne Features Editor On June 5, 1998, Disney’s “Mulan” premiered to U.S. audiences. As a promotional tool for the movie, the fast-food chain, McDonald’s, released a limited edition Szechuan chicken mcnugget sauce. As the sauce was only sold for the duration of the promotion of the movie, it was available in 1998, and has been unavailable for almost two decades. That is, until Oct. … Continue reading Rick and Morty: It’s in the Sauce
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Wednesday, the UNCG student group, S.A.L.S.A, Spanish American Latino Student Association, hosted a Fiesta in the Moran Commons and Plaza. This celebration was in honor of the end of Hispanic Heritage month that occurs from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. At this event, there was authentic Latin food available to the public. This food included rice, flan and beef or … Continue reading Fiesta at the Fountain
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