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‘I’m Not Racist’: A for Effort, D- for Execution

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Last November, only five months removed from releasing his breakthrough album “508-507-2209,” Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas exploded social media with the song “I’m Not Racist.” Accompanied by a video that features a young black male and a thirty-something white man with a Make America Great Again hat, the song and the video attempted to tackle the growing public divide that has … Continue reading ‘I’m Not Racist’: A for Effort, D- for Execution

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This One’s For The History Books- The Women’s First-Ever Royal Rumble

Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer World Wrestling Entertainment had their first-ever 30-women over-the-top-rope Royal Rumble match on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. It has been long overdue since women in the WWE have been taken seriously. In years of participating in bikini contests, bras and panty matches, bull riding contests and dance competitions, the women’s voices are finally being heard. The match in itself was beyond expectations. … Continue reading This One’s For The History Books- The Women’s First-Ever Royal Rumble

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This Week in Art History

February 7, 1974: Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” opened in movie theaters, with Cleavon Little as Bart. February 8, 1965: Supremes released their hit song, “Stop in the Name of Love”. February 9, 1997: “The Simpsons” aired its 167th episode, making it the longest-running animated television show. February 10, 1949: Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” opens on Broadway. February 11, 1942: The comic book “Archie” … Continue reading This Week in Art History

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Review: ‘Raisin in the Sun’ Opening at Triad Stage

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer                 Last updated February 8, 2018. Correction: The guest director’s full name is Tiffany Nichole Greene, not Tiffany Nichole Reed. The article has been updated to show this information. Friday saw the opening of “A Raisin in the Sun,” a classic American play by Lorraine Hansberry at Triad Stage in downtown Greensboro. This play … Continue reading Review: ‘Raisin in the Sun’ Opening at Triad Stage

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‘Pam’s Great Gatsby’: A View Into An Upper Class Celebration

Sam Haw Staff Writer With the Oscars just around the corner and “Paddington 2” getting stellar reviews, it seems like accolades are being handed out to just about everyone. But, for local independent films, reality is a little bit different. Exhibition and promotion can be tricky on a small budget, especially with all the competition around this time of year. Luckily, many spots around Greensboro … Continue reading ‘Pam’s Great Gatsby’: A View Into An Upper Class Celebration

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This Week in Art History

January 31, 1955: RCA demonstrated the first music synthesizer. February 1, 1969: Jim Morrison was arrested after exposing himself in concert. February 2, 1893: First-ever movie close up (it showed a sneeze). February 3, 1959: “The Day the Music Died”-  Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J. P. Richardson die in a plane crash. February 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumors” was released. February 5, 2017: Black … Continue reading This Week in Art History

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Guest Artists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude Perform Recital in Organ Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Visiting scholars and vocalists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude shared a recital in the music building’s Organ Hall on Sunday. The husband and wife duo teach at the Music College of the Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities in Inner Mongolia, China, where they grew up and studied music. Qiaoyan Gao is a soprano, while Burigude is a tenor. Along with their … Continue reading Guest Artists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude Perform Recital in Organ Hall

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‘Baggage Claims’: Newest Weatherspoon Exhibit Tackles All of Life’s Baggage

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer “Baggage Claims”, a new exhibit at UNCG’s own Weatherspoon Art Museum, featuring various works by 17 international artists, opened on Jan. 27. The collection seeks to explain the way in which literal baggage – a suitcase, for example, packed for travel – as well as figurative baggage – emotions, thoughts, memories and experiences – influence our daily lives. The weekend of … Continue reading ‘Baggage Claims’: Newest Weatherspoon Exhibit Tackles All of Life’s Baggage

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Let’s Talk Vaginas: Understanding the Impact of UNCG’s ‘Vagina Monologues’

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the Hallmark card holiday sewn into the month of February, the V-Day Campaign and its annual support of “The Vagina Monologues,” tends to be overlooked. However, the UNCG cast of the sixth production on campus, since its reintroduction, view the Monologues as more than a quirky show that repeats the word vagina – instead, they view it as … Continue reading Let’s Talk Vaginas: Understanding the Impact of UNCG’s ‘Vagina Monologues’

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Preview: Triad Stage Challenges How Far We’ve Come with “A Raisin in the Sun”

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Greensboro’s Triad Stage is kicking off the new year with the American Classic, “A Raisin in the Sun.” Though the play debuted 60 years ago, themes of racial tension and issues of identity make this show a particularly insightful choice for the local non-profit theater. Reflecting on pre-civil rights tensions, the play highlights how institutions of racism and prejudice have stood … Continue reading Preview: Triad Stage Challenges How Far We’ve Come with “A Raisin in the Sun”

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