Emily Hicks  Staff Writer  Just months after the release of her last hit album, featuring iconic track, “God is a Woman,” Ariana Grande came back to impress fans again last weekend with the release of her new single, “Thank U, Next.” The new track is nothing out of character for Grande instrumentally, but the content shocks and amazes fans with its lessons of self love … Continue reading ‘Thank U, Next’: An Ode to Exes and How They Shape Us

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Welcome back to Ramona Park. Following 2017’s Big Fish Theory, Vince Staples is back at it with a new offering, “FM.” Hailing from Long Beach, California, Vince came up frequently collaborating with Odd Future, Earl Sweatshirt and the late great Mac Miller. A true West Coast native, the subject matter of Staples’ music is often dark and based on his life … Continue reading Vince Staples- FM Review

Molly Lawler Staff Writer  As the house lights dim, the warm, yellow light of the candelabra pierces through the darkness. The faces of King Oberon and Queen Hippolyta emerge from the background and are seated beneath the firelight where they are unexpectedly greeted by an angry father, Demetrius, whose daughter has fallen in love with the “wrong” man. Their words turn to screams and the … Continue reading Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer  To summarize, “The Grinch” movie is every bit of the phrase “just okay.” It’s fine for kids, and they will surely get a kick of out some of the jokes, but overall, it felt more and more like a cash grab with every second that went by. There’s nothing new here. If you’ve seen any of the previous Grinch iterations, you … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter

Keia Harris AE Editor Over the past few years, Hollywood has taken a bold step by creating films that depict several angles of the relationship between black and white people. This change in film themes over the past several years has sparked conversations amongst Americans from all walks of life. Released on October 5, “The Hate You Give,” has become yet another movie that smarks … Continue reading The Hate You Give Review

Joshua Ritter and Taylor Isaacs Guest Writers  The University of North Carolina Greensboro, School of Theatre will present Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse in the Taylor Theatre November 10, 11, and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is directed by ’09 MFA graduate Annika Pfaender. The play’s story revolves around Lilly, a little mouse full of ambition and youthful enthusiasm. She loves school, especially … Continue reading UNCG Theatre Presents – “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse”

Molly Lawler Staff Writer  Upon entrance into the UNCG School of Dance Theatre on Friday night, I was immediately transformed. The mere presence of the Prime Movers performers on stage and the complex intimacy of their movement was enough to leave me speechless. Prime Movers is a student-led organization that works in partnership with the UNCG School of Dance, and helps provide UNCG students, dance … Continue reading Prime Movers Dance Concert