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
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
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
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief If you’ve dialed through the radio, searching for the perfect summer song to soundtrack your drive to the beach, you’ve likely heard the work of Priscilla Renea. Though you may not have specifically heard of her by name, you have definitely heard her work. She has been the mastermind behind hits such as Fifth Harmony’s ‘Worth It’, Pitbull’s ‘Timber’, Chris Brown’s … Continue reading Concert Preview: Priscilla Renea at Cats Cradle
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief When thinking of Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, the last thing you likely picture is an unbelievable rock show. Yet, on Thursday, May 3, that’s exactly what you could find if you found yourself standing in the crowd at Kings nightclub. It was here that a crowd of blue jeans, great haircuts and large smiles awaited the arrival of Charly … Continue reading Concert Review: Charly Bliss with Skating Polly
Matthew Peterson Staff Writers The summer is right around the corner, with the only obstacle being the brooding week of crippling anxiety and cramming, also known as “Finals Week”. As grueling as that will be, the promise of not having to deal with the pressures of school awaits us all on the other side. The lack of scholastic responsibility is not the only upside to … Continue reading Top Five Most Anticipated Summer Albums
Sam Haw Staff Writer Aside from the reality show, nothing screams American television quite like the situation comedy. The sitcom is one of the most accessible television formats, due to its fixed set of characters, common plot tropes and laugh tracks. Since “I Love Lucy” first aired in 1951, sitcoms have become a mainstay on broadcast networks. Traditionally, the television genre is shot in front … Continue reading The Current State of Situation Comedy
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer How do social aid programs decide who gets their resources? The decision is difficult, and front-line social workers have been tasked with this difficulty for decades. But with more and more frequency, these decisions are being handled by computers. As we move further into the information age, the fear grows that our data will be used against us. Virginia Eubanks’ research … Continue reading Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty
Trent Ryden Staff Writer Meet Devin Singleton, a sophomore Communication Studies Major here at UNCG. Singleton, who goes by the stage name “Devy.Quills” is an ambitious spoken-word artist turned rapper, describing himself as a “dude from Winston-Salem who claims that he ultimately wants to help out through whatever creative avenues I can utilize to make positive change and positive efforts to improve the state of … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Devin Singleton
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor At 22 years old, I am faced with a grand, yet vague question. What is my legacy; more specifically, what is my legacy at UNCG’s student newspaper, “The Carolinian”? With a question like that, it is easy to understand why this is such a difficult assignment – maybe even the most difficult one. There is no right answer and there is … Continue reading A Farewell: Signing Off with a Shared Legacy
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