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“Let It Snow”: A Heartfelt Holiday Experience

Hannah Hall Staff Writer Everyone loves a good Christmas movie. The snowy scenes and laughter of the best times of year no doubt warms even most Grinch-like people. While most holiday films are either incredibly romantic Hallmark tales or cutesy children’s stories, “Let It Snow” is a bit different. This book based Netflix Original puts a spin on your typical Christmas movie. “Let It Snow” … Continue reading “Let It Snow”: A Heartfelt Holiday Experience

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Phora: Love is Hell Album Review

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Every now and then as listeners, we hear an oddly familiar sound in the melodies of a rather unknown artist. They sound like someone we all know, but yet, they somehow separate themselves from everyone else. Anaheim Rapper, Phora, is this kind of artist. Phora is a 24 year-old rapper from Anaheim, California. He is often described as a … Continue reading Phora: Love is Hell Album Review

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First Man Fails to Launch

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To put it lightly, “First Man” is yet another movie about a white man putting his job ahead of his friends and family but getting rewarded for it. Yes, getting to the moon is an amazing feat. Yet, with a cast giving unenchanting performances and a plot that was more depressing than exciting, the film will be forgotten in T minus 5 … Continue reading First Man Fails to Launch

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A Star Is Born Review

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer If you’re looking to have your heart broken, to question everything you know about love and art, and to be inspired to actually change the world, Bradley Cooper has a movie for you. “A Star Is Born,” directed by Bradley Cooper, and starring himself and Lady Gaga, is out and shredding hearts worldwide. This movie is the third remake of the … Continue reading A Star Is Born Review

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The Haunting of Hill House: A Modern Gothic Masterpiece

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Netflix has done it again. A terrifying show just in time for Halloween? Check. An intense family drama with empathetic characters and phenomenal acting? Check. Plot twists and impeccable cinematography? Check. All wrapped up in ten easy-to-digest, binge-worthy episodes? Check! Based on the novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House follows the Cain family through two time periods, a childhood … Continue reading The Haunting of Hill House: A Modern Gothic Masterpiece

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Halloween(2018) Review

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer The Shape has returned to theaters to stalk our nightmares just in time for the spookiest day of the year. Ignoring every previous sequel that has come out since the original, Halloween takes place 40 years after the original. With that much of a gap between films, many fans were wondering; is this any good? Or is it just another shameless … Continue reading Halloween(2018) Review

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Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To put it simply, Venom is a hot mess, but I would recommend it to anyone. Though it’s messy and could do with some better writing, it is an incredibly fun movie which focuses on a villain instead of a superhero for once. The story follows an ex-reporter named Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy. In his attempt to bring down … Continue reading Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now

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Nina Cried Power. Hozier Listened.

Kaitlyn Boeckel Staff Writer After nearly four years, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier finally released a powerful new EP. It is a change of tune from his self-titled first album, with a sense of urgency combined with a variety of  themes that vary widely from song to song. While just an EP, if these songs are an indicator of what’s to come, the future is optimistically nihilistic. … Continue reading Nina Cried Power. Hozier Listened.

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S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom

Sam Haw Staff Writer It is d*mn near impossible to transition from a backing member of a popular band to a solo career without facing constant comparison. For instance, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz were unable to escape the banner of Talking Heads when forming Tom Tom Club. Dave Grohl can try all he wants, but he is always going to be remembered as the … Continue reading S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom

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Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force

Omar Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer It’s Saturday night, the room is filled with a mixture of sweat, excitement and lust. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the next band to start their set, and finish the night with a bang. The band takes hold of the set as if it was their God-given destiny. Adamantly, Jeffrey Tulliz Jr. names every band member with his silky voice: “We … Continue reading Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force

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