Glass: Different Than You expect

Brittney BaileyStaff Writer “Glass,” is perfect combination of the good, the bad and the ugly. This film is directed by M Night Shyamalan, the formerly disgraced director who is now on the rise. His most recent films include “Split,” “The Visit” and his less than favorable movies, “The Last Airbender” and “Lady in the Water.” This film, “glass,” is supposed to cement his comeback story … Continue reading Glass: Different Than You expect

Turning Thoughts into Theses

Molly LawlerStaff Writer MFA Thesis Reading at Scuppernong Books Scuppernong Books is an undeniably special place; though it is arguably even more magical from seven o’clock to eight o’clock on Friday nights during The University of North Carolina at Greensboro MFA Writing Program Student Readings. On January 18, they kicked off the first of five UNCG Student Readings, which will continue every Friday night for … Continue reading Turning Thoughts into Theses

Carry The Love Comes To UNCG

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer On January 18th, the Cone Ballroom was bursting at the seams with students from various campus ministries and local college ministries who were eager to take in a night of worship, and put on by the Carry The Love campaign.  Carry The Love is a national campaign, hosted by Circuit Riders, that has been making its way from university to university to … Continue reading Carry The Love Comes To UNCG

Rihanna Pushes Lawsuit Against Her Father

Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer In an act bound to cause controversy, singer and businesswoman, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has sued her own father. The federal lawsuit alleges that Ronald Fenty and his partner have been profiting off of their shared last name, using the brand Rihanna has created. The singer launched a beauty and cosmetics company in 2017 named, “Fenty Beauty,” as well as other lingerie products … Continue reading Rihanna Pushes Lawsuit Against Her Father

Happy Birthday Janis: Remembering Janis Joplin

Emily HicksStaff Writer On this week in celebrity birthdays, we celebrate what would have been Janis Joplin’s seventy-sixth birthday. Born January nineteenth of 1943 to parents Dorothy and Seth Joplin, Janis was one of the most iconic musicians of the late ‘60s. Her incredibly unique style sparked fame and fortune that no one could have seen coming. Janis spent her formative years in her hometown … Continue reading Happy Birthday Janis: Remembering Janis Joplin

“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

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”

‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

Hannah HallStaff Writer Once again, Netflix is fueling the binge addiction for many media consumers with an all-new original television series. Just a few weeks after releasing the smash hit,‘The Politician’, the streaming platform released ‘Daybreak’. Will this series live up to the success of other fantasy-based Netflix Originals such as ‘The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’, ‘The Order’, and ‘Hemlock Grove’? On October 24, 2019, … Continue reading ‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

Commercial or Contemporary? A Peculiar Observation of UNCG Dance

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer UNCG’s dance department is currently two performances into their fall concert season, with one performance showcasing faculty choreography, and two performances choreographed and performed by students.  As usual, the dance department had a strong performance season, but I couldn’t help but notice a quite cavernous compositional gap between the textbook techniques, and the actual dancing in the shows. It seemed that students … Continue reading Commercial or Contemporary? A Peculiar Observation of UNCG Dance

‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Earl Sweatshirt has come out with another collection of alternative and lyric heavy songs, and this one does not disappoint.  ‘Feet of Clay’ is not so much an album as it is a musical experience. It’s something that you put on late at night when you’re feeling fed up with the politics and atrocities taking place around the world. The labyrinthine lyricism … Continue reading ‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience