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Artistry and Academic Achievement United in UNCG Honors Fraternity

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer It is not an uncommon notion that artistic accomplishments and academic achievement have often seemed to be presented on different planes of intelligence. Recently elected president of the honorary dance fraternity Delta Chi Xi, Chania Wilson, is proud to be spearheading ongoing change through an on-campus organization that actively combats this stereotype. Founded in 2010 at the University of North Carolina … Continue reading Artistry and Academic Achievement United in UNCG Honors Fraternity

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Tate Street’s Musical History

Sam Haw Staff Writer Among the industrial rhythm of College Hill’s various construction projects, pleasant melodies can be heard almost every night of the week on Tate Street. While the rumbling of distorted guitars from New York Pizza might be the loudest sound on Tate, the regular jazz and folk programming at Tate Street Coffeehouse competes in popularity from just across the street. Take a … Continue reading Tate Street’s Musical History

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Album Review: Blonde by Frank Ocean

Molly Lawler Staff Writer In today’s day and age, listening to an album from beginning to end is almost unheard of. The widespread use of apps, such as Spotify, has encouraged users to choose their favorites off of an album and create their own modern day “mixtapes”, better known today as playlists. Although I would consider myself a huge supporter (and user) of the “shuffle” … Continue reading Album Review: Blonde by Frank Ocean

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“Insatiable” or Unbearable?

  Sarah Grace Golden Staff Writer When Netflix unveiled their latest show, “Insatiable,” it was met with instant criticism. Over 230,000 people were so offended that they signed a petition for its removal on Change.org before the pilot was even released. What makes the TV series so controversial? It  seems to be running with the same tired format: a fat person isn’t lovable until they … Continue reading “Insatiable” or Unbearable?

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Review: Kane Brown

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor From living on the streets to selling out stadiums, Kane Brown has shown the world that regardless of where your journey starts, you have the ability to paint a beautiful future. Brown was born on Oct. 21, 1993 in Georgia from a mixed raced family, with his mother being caucasian and his father being of black and Cherokee descent. … Continue reading Review: Kane Brown

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Review: The First Purge

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On July 4, 2018, the movie “The First Purge” was released in theatres nationwide. Written and directed by James DeMonaco, “‘The First Purge’” is the fourth film in the series, bringing the story back to its gruesome origin. With the film bringing in over $9.4 million in its opening weekend, “The First Purge” is the highest grossing entry in … Continue reading Review: The First Purge

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Review: Demi Lovato- Sober

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor At the young age of 25, Demi Lovato has achieved much success through her music and acting career. Yet behind the professional success, she has had her own personal struggles.  In recent years she has opened up about her battles with bullying, mental illness and drug abuse. Demi Lovato has supported several organizations, including “STOMP Out Bullying” and “National … Continue reading Review: Demi Lovato- Sober

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Review: ‘Book of Mormon’ Comes to DPAC

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief Back by popular demand, “Book of Mormon” brought the word of Jesus – kind of – to Bull City this August. The fast-paced, gut-busting musical made its return to Durham from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12, bringing in excited patrons from around the state. Back from its sold out European tour, “Book of Mormon” brought an anything-goes kind of humor to the … Continue reading Review: ‘Book of Mormon’ Comes to DPAC

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‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’: Review

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief As we drove from Greensboro to Raleigh for ‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’, the rain poured down with a force that could only be described as biblical. Unrelenting and nearly violent in nature, the forces of a thunderstorm threatened to derail the night that we had all been waiting for. Afterall, electric instruments and an outdoor concert in … Continue reading ‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’: Review

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Priscilla Renea at the Cats Cradle

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief   “I would rather have a concert for people who love me, than a room full of strangers,” were the words of Priscilla Renea, as she took the stage for a particularly intimate show. Though the crowd was thin during her May 18 show at the Cats Cradle, those who did make the rainy trek to the infamous venue were in for … Continue reading Priscilla Renea at the Cats Cradle

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