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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

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‘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

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Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you think of when you hear the name Led Zeppelin? For a lot of people, their iconic song “Stairway to Heaven” comes to mind first. Even for those who aren’t avid listeners of the iconic rock and roll band of the late 60s and 70s, “Stairway to Heaven” is a classic that has been heard on the radio time and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

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“Dolemite is My Name”

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer “Dolemite is my name and fucking up motherfuckers is my game!” Is a line that reigns true as Eddie Murphy makes a triumphant return to comedy by portraying the legendary comedian, Rudy Ray Moore, in the 2019 Netflix film, “Dolemite Is My Name.” The film had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7th of this year and … Continue reading “Dolemite is My Name”

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“There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

Roni MartinezStaff Writer The eclectic rap group Clipping’s latest project is one that will leave listeners discombobulated and in deep thought. With themes of racism, gun violence, police brutality, and several instances of vivid and gory imagery, “There Existed an Addiction to Blood” is a buffet of ideas and experimentation. On top of all this, you also get fantastic and complex lyricism, worthy of looking … Continue reading “There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

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Rex Orange County: “Pony”

Hannah HallStaff Writer Rex Orange County has been on a steady rise to popularity within the alternative and indie music scene in the last few years. From his bluesy beats to his catchy lyrics, he is a favorite for the social media-based generation of today. With his latest release, “Pony”, Rex Orange County is entering a new chapter of his music career in the best … Continue reading Rex Orange County: “Pony”

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Carolina Ballet Debuts ‘Frankenstein’

Eden LangroverStaff Writer This Halloween season, Carolina Ballet presented the world premier of ‘Frankenstein’, an all new ballet created by the company’s Artistic Director, Zalman Raffael. Debuting brand new choreography, costumes and set design, as well as new music from J. Mark Scearce, Frankenstein certainly stands up to the company’s sensational Halloween predecessors- ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Dracula’. Complete madness meets impeccable classicality as Frankenstein’s monster … Continue reading Carolina Ballet Debuts ‘Frankenstein’

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Classic Horror in Introspection: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer With Spooky Season soon ending, it only seems right to breakdown one of the most revered slasher films in cinema history. ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was the beginning of a new wave in the horror genre during the 1970s of iconic villainous figures that would later bring Michael Meyers, Freddy Kruger, Pinhead, Jason Voorhees, etc. Practically all the big guys we love … Continue reading Classic Horror in Introspection: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Yes, it did take ten years for the ‘Zombieland’  sequel to come out, but some may like to think of this wait as merely aging the film like a fine wine. ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has just recently been released, with the entire original cast reprising their roles for one more ride. Just as it has been ten years in our world, ten … Continue reading ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

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RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer ‘RWBY’ is an American web-series created by the late Mounty Oum, and produced by Rooster Teeth productions; the same studio also known for the popular web-series ‘Red vs. Blue’.  RWBY has been running since 2013, and has spanned six volumes, with volume seven premiering soon. The show follows Ruby Rose as she attends Beacon Academy, an elite school for training Huntsmen and … Continue reading RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future

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