Danielle Anderson Staff Writer After a three year hiatus, Seattle, Washington-based band, Fleet Foxes, returned with their third studio album, “​Crack-Up,” their first release in six years. The record has proven to be a significant departure from the happy-go-lucky days of their folk-rock beginnings, exhibiting a critical evolution for the band in its move towards a gloomier, denser atmosphere.   Like many others, ​”Crack-Up”​ is … Continue reading ​Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Media is powerful. It is a cliche at this point, but as consumers, we learn a lot from what we see on our screens. Entertainment media shapes our culture, influences our dialogue, provokes and inspires. It also has the power to grant representation to different groups of people over others. For a while now, audiences have made it clear that they … Continue reading Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Katherine Boo, this year’s Keker First Year Common Read presenter, came to UNCG to share her reporting work in Mumbai, India on Oct. 24. Boo was invited to speak about her first published book, “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” at a luncheon and evening discussion on campus. The Keker First Year Common Read is a program for incoming students to … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Katherine Boo Visits UNCG

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer The Fourth annual Greensboro Dance Film Festival (GDFF) was presented on Saturday at three locations across the downtown area. A celebration of the triumphs of new choreography and digital media, the GDFF exhibits multiple innovative and groundbreaking dance films during its screening each year in an attempt to revitalize and revolutionize the concept of modern-day dance. The festival ties into the … Continue reading Greensboro Dance Film Festival Celebrates Diversity

Cason Ragland Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. That time of year when I get to write “It’s that time of year again.” because it’s close to Halloween! The brisk morning chill bites at the nape of your neck as you head to your destination when, suddenly, you realize you haven’t got an idea for a costume. I could help you with that … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Freaky Flicks!