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MANIC: An Emotional Rollercoaster for All Your Senses

Hannah Hall Staff Writer    When you mention the name Halsey there is no doubt everyone knows exactly who you are talking about. The 2012-era tumblr artist turned worldwide pop star is everywhere these days. From magazine covers to pop radio stations to award shows, Halsey is quickly becoming the next household name. From her ever changing hair to her deeply emotional music, Halsey is making her … Continue reading MANIC: An Emotional Rollercoaster for All Your Senses

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“Let It Snow”: A Heartfelt Holiday Experience

Hannah Hall Staff Writer Everyone loves a good Christmas movie. The snowy scenes and laughter of the best times of year no doubt warms even most Grinch-like people. While most holiday films are either incredibly romantic Hallmark tales or cutesy children’s stories, “Let It Snow” is a bit different. This book based Netflix Original puts a spin on your typical Christmas movie. “Let It Snow” … Continue reading “Let It Snow”: A Heartfelt Holiday Experience

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Pixar’s “Soul”

Marlas Whitley Staff Writer On November 7, Pixar released their official teaser trailer for “Soul”, an upcoming animated feature. Following their first release of 2020, “Onward” (set for March 6 2020), “Soul” is the first Pixar film to feature an African-American protagonist. Jamie Foxx voices the lead, Joe Gardner, a music teacher whose true passion is to be a full-time jazz musician.  After booking a … Continue reading Pixar’s “Soul”

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Netflix’s New Arrivals for Your Bingeing Pleasure

Emily Hicks Staff Writer As the end of summer approaches, fall semester is kicking into high gear here at the G. For students who need a study break, Netflix is needed now more than ever. This month, the streaming service certainly didn’t disappoint with their new original movies and series releases. From sappy to wicked, Netflix has something for everyone who needs a little entertainment … Continue reading Netflix’s New Arrivals for Your Bingeing Pleasure

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No Production without Representation

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer After recent backlash, Scarlett Johansson has made the decision to withdraw from the film “Rub and Tug.” The film will follow the life of Dante “Tex” Gill, a transgender man who owned and operated a string of prostitution rings disguised as massage parlors. Many were not happy with Johansson landing the role, especially those in the LGBT community. It was unnecessary … Continue reading No Production without Representation

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The Current State of Situation Comedy

Sam Haw Staff Writer Aside from the reality show, nothing screams American television quite like the situation comedy. The sitcom is one of the most accessible television formats, due to its fixed set of characters, common plot tropes and laugh tracks. Since “I Love Lucy” first aired in 1951, sitcoms have become a mainstay on broadcast networks. Traditionally, the television genre is shot in front … Continue reading The Current State of Situation Comedy

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Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer How do social aid programs decide who gets their resources? The decision is difficult, and front-line social workers have been tasked with this difficulty for decades. But with more and more frequency, these decisions are being handled by computers. As we move further into the information age, the fear grows that our data will be used against us. Virginia Eubanks’ research … Continue reading Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

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Student Spotlight: Devin Singleton

Trent Ryden Staff Writer Meet Devin Singleton, a sophomore Communication Studies Major here at UNCG. Singleton, who goes by the stage name “Devy.Quills” is an ambitious spoken-word artist turned rapper, describing himself as a “dude from Winston-Salem who claims that he ultimately wants to help out through whatever creative avenues I can utilize to make positive change and positive efforts to improve the state of … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Devin Singleton

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A Farewell: Signing Off with a Shared Legacy

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor At 22 years old, I am faced with a grand, yet vague question. What is my legacy; more specifically, what is my legacy at UNCG’s student newspaper, “The Carolinian”? With a question like that, it is easy to understand why this is such a difficult assignment – maybe even the most difficult one. There is no right answer and there is … Continue reading A Farewell: Signing Off with a Shared Legacy

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CTG’s ‘The Producers’: The Happiest Production Using Dark Humor

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Mel Brooks’ classic musical, “The Producers,” opened at the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) to a full-house of nearly constant laughter on April 20. The quick-witted, sexually-charged production pushed every boundary with its raunchy hilarity, which is evident from a few of the show’s most standout numbers – “Keep it Gay” and “Springtime for Hitler.” “The Producers” is about Max Bialystock, … Continue reading CTG’s ‘The Producers’: The Happiest Production Using Dark Humor

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