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Jussie Smollett Targeted for Skin Color and Sexuality: Who’s Next?

Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer Chicago has been featured in two national headlines this week, one being the freezing low temperatures, and the other being that of a heartbreaking hate crime. Jussie Smollett, a musician and actor, was attacked early last Tuesday by two masked men. Smollett, a cast member for the tv show “Empire” is black, queer and a well-spoken activist who has called out the … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Targeted for Skin Color and Sexuality: Who’s Next?

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Arts Summit Takes On The Relevance and Necessity of Political Art

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Which came first- the art or the political statement? The esteemed panel of activists featured at UNCG’s 2019 Arts Summit may not have been speaking on chickens or eggs, but they certainly used their three hours of influence to metaphorically order the two in their individual testaments to a life in artistic activism. Organized by co-chairs Hannah Granneman and Chris Cassidy, both … Continue reading Arts Summit Takes On The Relevance and Necessity of Political Art

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Yoga: Can You Survive It?

Brittney BaileyStaff Writer Imagine waking up Sunday morning feeling refreshed and content. The birds are chirping and the skies are blue. You walk outside and realize that it finally feels like spring after a long, hard winter. You have a yoga class to attend this morning and you feel ready to take on anything. You drive up to the Boxcar Bar + Arcade prepared and … Continue reading Yoga: Can You Survive It?

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A$AP Rocky brings Mosh Pits to Greensboro on his “Injured Generation Tour”

Chase Cofield Staff Writer In the current political climate we live in with the government being shut down for 35 days, people are angry and upset at the state of our nation. Many would let out their energy behind a keyboard, but on a cold Tuesday night, A$AP Rocky gave an outlet for those looking for a release at his recent concert at the Greensboro … Continue reading A$AP Rocky brings Mosh Pits to Greensboro on his “Injured Generation Tour”

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Open Mic Night at the Idiot Box

Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief Nestled in a brand new location on Greene St., right here in Greensboro, lies a sweet getaway from the pains and troubles of everyday life. If you hear laughter pouring out of the double glass doors, you’ve likely come to the right spot. This is the Idiot Box, and the name alone lets you know that you’re in for a good time. I … Continue reading Open Mic Night at the Idiot Box

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Fox Presents: RENT Live

William MyrlGuest Writer On Sunday, Jan. 27, RENT Live premiered semi-live on Fox. The performance can be described as “semi-live” because one of the performers took the traditional “break a leg” advice too literally the night before the premiere. What we watched was actually the dress rehearsal, but if the station hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have known the difference. While there were the authentic … Continue reading Fox Presents: RENT Live

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The Punisher: Season 2

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Frank Castle is finally back, in the Netflix original “Marvel’s The Punisher.” Jon Bernthal returns as the titular anti-hero bringing lots of mayhem to television screens. Taking place a year after the events of the first season, we find Castle living a more laid back life, after smashing his best friend turned enemy Billy Russo’s face into oblivion. Unfortunately for Frank, … Continue reading The Punisher: Season 2

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Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand

Chauncey JamesStaff Writer Can anyone afford to relax in 2019? The world around us has become a place of endless melancholy, and current pop music has found it fit to follow in that regard. The spheres of rap and R&B have turned darker and drearier, so it would not have been a surprise if Toro y Moi went the same route with his latest LP, … Continue reading Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand

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Coming to Netflix: Must Watch Movies for February

Emily HicksStaff Writer Earlier this month, the ever-popular streaming service, Netflix, announced yet another price increase for subscribers. This time, the increase is the highest that it has ever been in the service’s history. While some subscribers are outraged, Netflix plans to make the price increase worth it by offering an even better selection of classic and new movies this February. Fans of the late … Continue reading Coming to Netflix: Must Watch Movies for February

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