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The Importance of “Respect” as Rolling Stone’s New #1 Song Ever

Corban Mills Staff Writer This year, Rolling Stone Magazine published an updated version of their list of the top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In the original list from 2003, Bob Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone” topped the list, but this year Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” took the top spot, knocking Dylan down to number four.  Most people would say that there is not … Continue reading The Importance of “Respect” as Rolling Stone’s New #1 Song Ever

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It’s PowWow Time In The City!

Hannah Hall Editor Fall is the season for festivals. All over the city we are seeing a plethora of unique celebrations crop up. Anything from the Folk Festival to the Comedy Festival, there are festivals of all kinds fit for anyone’s interest taking place here in the Triad over the next few months. But along with the typical and more well known ones comes festivals … Continue reading It’s PowWow Time In The City!

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As You Like It Part II: The Musical Adaptation and Beyond

Corban Mills Staff Writer On September 26th, I was able to go see the UNCG Theatre perform “As You Like It: A Musical Adaptation” based on Shakespeare’s Play titled “As You Like It”, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. After having watched the show I was able to have several interviews with different people who were a part of the production. The first two … Continue reading As You Like It Part II: The Musical Adaptation and Beyond

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“Harlem Shuffle”: Colson Whitehead’s Return to New York After Detour to the Segregated South

Arrendo Mosley Guest Writer “Harlem Shuffle” is the latest novel from two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead. Ostensibly a heist novel, “Harlem Shuffle” sees Whitehead return to the familiar digs of New York City, where the majority of his published works are set. Whitehead releases “Harlem Shuffle” hot off the heels of consecutive Pulitzer Prizes in Fiction for “The Underground Railroad” in 2016 and … Continue reading “Harlem Shuffle”: Colson Whitehead’s Return to New York After Detour to the Segregated South

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“Hacks” and the Renaissance of Women in TV

Katherine McCrea  Staff Writer With the surprise hit that everyone saw coming, the TV show “Hacks” has seemingly ushered in a new era for roles for women over a certain age.  Starring Jean Smart as Deborah Vance (earning her an Emmy for best actress in the role)  and Hannah Eindbinder as Ava, “Hacks” is delightfully funny, smart, and not your usual comedy starring women.  The … Continue reading “Hacks” and the Renaissance of Women in TV

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As You Like It? Part I: The Original Play And Its Cultural Relevance

Corbin Mills Staff Writer Next week at UNC Greensboro, the Department of Theatre is putting on a production of “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare. However, this production is not like the one that would have been performed in Elizabethan England. Instead, this production is a “folk-rock” musical adaptation of the classic play. In preparation to go see this show, I took the liberty … Continue reading As You Like It? Part I: The Original Play And Its Cultural Relevance

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Don’t Miss Out: UNCG Homecoming 2021 Lineup

Maggie Collins Staff Writer Homecoming is an annual week full of festivities meant to bring the community of UNCG together, normally including students and alumni. Unfortunately with COVID and the precautions being taken, alumni will not be joining the events this year. However, this year we will have in-person events with masks being required, unlike last year which was fully online.  Homecoming 2021 events begin … Continue reading Don’t Miss Out: UNCG Homecoming 2021 Lineup

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Great Art in Difficult Times: Sheena Rose’s New Mural at UNCG

Corban Mills Staff Writer This year at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG, a new mural has been put on display titled “Pause and Breathe, We Got This.” This piece was created by artist Sheena Rose of Sheena Rose Inc., an artist who graduated from UNCG in 2016 from the MFA Visual Arts program and won the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for her work.  On … Continue reading Great Art in Difficult Times: Sheena Rose’s New Mural at UNCG

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The Deeper Meaning Behind Kim Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala Outfit

Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer On Monday, September 13th, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held their annual Met Gala. This year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Given American fashion’s rich history, there was much anticipation for the creative and artistic outfits that would be worn by the celebrity guests. However, the theme received a host of criticism for lacking its usual creativity … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning Behind Kim Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala Outfit

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Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

Kate McCrea Staff Writer Halsey’s latest album dropped recently and slams stereotypical archetypes of women from the first note.  She’s taking on everyone and I’m so here for it.  Her latest album “If I can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a mix of female power, enlightenment, taking down the patriarchy, and even some matriarchal and problematic figureheads in this balls out, no holds barred … Continue reading Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

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