‘Bless the Harts’ TV Review

Alissa Humphrey Staff Writer (Spoilers Ahead) The newest addition to Fox’s Animation Domination block ‘Bless the Harts,’ was created by our distinguished alumna of ‘93, Emily Spivey. Who’s writing credits consists of King of the Hill, SNL, Up All Night (creator), The Last Man on Earth, and Parks and Recreation. So far, she has had quite the year within her work.  Along with her new … Continue reading ‘Bless the Harts’ TV Review

‘Pippin’ From the UNCG School of Theatre

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On September 27, 2019, UNCG’s School of Theatre opened their 2019-2020 season with the classic musical, ‘Pippin’. The opening night was met with a nearly full house, on a balmy, end-of-summer evening perfect for a colorful and eccentric experience with well-orchestrated music and phenomenal choreography. ‘Pippin’ is the story of a young man trying to find his purpose. Wanting his life to … Continue reading ‘Pippin’ From the UNCG School of Theatre

‘The Politician’: Netflix’s Latest Binge Worthy Original

Hannah HallStaff Writer Some of the most well known television shows in the pop culture world derive from the Netflix Original series. Netflix premieres new television shows on a regular basis, and more often than not has had great success with them. These ‘original’ television shows produced by the streaming platform include ‘Queer Eye’, ‘13 Reasons Why’, and ‘The Umbrella Academy’, among other highly well … Continue reading ‘The Politician’: Netflix’s Latest Binge Worthy Original

The Breakdown on The New Bachelor: Pilot Pete

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer Following the season 6 finale of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, host Chris Harrison shared the news that fans of the show had been waiting months for: the reveal of the next Bachelor.  After the inevitable crashing and burning of Hannah Brown’s love-life after she chose Jed at the conclusion of her season, fans had narrowed down their ‘Bachelor’ guesses to three contenders; … Continue reading The Breakdown on The New Bachelor: Pilot Pete

‘Emmanuel’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Ameer Vann is a troubled soul with a bright potential in the rap game today. It is difficult not to bring up Brockhampton when discussing Ameer. Despite the drama he went through in regards to his ejection from the rap collective that he helped grow, he is undoubtedly a talented individual. Ameer creates a very dark tone on his most recent EP … Continue reading ‘Emmanuel’

Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

Hannah HallStaff Writer What do you get when you combine grown men still harboring angst from their teenage years, references to the Midwest and catchy song lyrics? Emo music. All of these things and more pop up on the most recent release in the realm of emo music. Tiny Moving Parts, a pioneer for modern emo and pop punk music, recently released their newest album, … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

Life on Mars?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On September 29, the Independent reported that Nasa’s chief scientist, Dr. Jim Green, says there could be life on Mars in possibly two years. According to the independent, scientists have been getting closer to finding life on Mars but the world is not ready for the, “revolutionary implications of the discovery,” Green stated.  Nasa and the European Space Agency (ESA) have sent … Continue reading Life on Mars?

Saving The Planet One T-Shirt At A Time

Mckenzie CampbellStaff Writer In a world where fast fashion thrives, it may be difficult to believe that fast fashion industries are not entirely eco-friendly. From stores like Zara and Forever 21, the brands rely heavily on practices that affect the environment poorly. In response, multiple brands, both luxury and affordable, have made the switch to sustainable fashion to help combat the growing climate change epidemic. … Continue reading Saving The Planet One T-Shirt At A Time

WUAG-A-PALOOZA Shakes the EUC

Erin Shockley Staff Writer On Saturday, September 21, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s radio station, WUAG 103.1, hosted their second WUAG-A-PALOOZA concert at the Cone Ballroom in the EUC. The lineup included two returning acts from Greensboro, Reliably Bad and Black Haüs, as well as the group Young Bull from Durham, NC joining the lineup for the first time. With the room lit … Continue reading WUAG-A-PALOOZA Shakes the EUC

Dave Chappelle’s “Sticks and Stones”: Comedy and PC Culture

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On August 26, 2019, famous comedian Dave Chappelle released a new Netflix special titled ‘Sticks and Stones’. His fifth special on the streaming platform, Sticks and Stones follows the conventions of Chappelle’s particular brand of both shocking and insightful comedy, which has always been met with some controversy. Though his recent stand-up routines critique our current, ever-shifting society, this time around Chappelle … Continue reading Dave Chappelle’s “Sticks and Stones”: Comedy and PC Culture