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Finding Minerva Beyond the Statue

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor Phrases like “find your mojo,” “find your groove,” and “find your rhythm” are all encouraging suggestions to push people towards accomplishing their goals. What you won’t hear is “find Minerva,” unless it’s a more literal request made by teachers challenging their students in early-semester scavenger hunts to familiarize them with campus.  Otherwise, the phrase “find Minerva” is not a real thing … Continue reading Finding Minerva Beyond the Statue

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Fostering the Future: A Spotlight on Natalie Paul 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  In 2008, Natalie Paul faced the same challenges most high school seniors do, but there was one difference: she was doing it alone. When she turned 18, all the difficulties of being independent, moving away to college, and maintaining a social life were compounded by the fact that she would soon age out of foster care. This meant she would have … Continue reading Fostering the Future: A Spotlight on Natalie Paul 

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Cubicle Couture: Why Office Attire is on the Rise in Fashion. 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Photo 12/Alamy Stock Photo  After the COVID-19 lockdown, when Americans returned to the in-person workforce, Gen Z reimagined office couture to fit today’s fashion trends. The mix of remote and in-person jobs has merged office and street attire in media and fashion.    During fall and winter fashion weeks, luxury designers such as Prada, Gucci, and Tory Burch … Continue reading Cubicle Couture: Why Office Attire is on the Rise in Fashion. 

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The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Wikipedia.org  O. Henry was a prolific writer known for his short stories such as “The Gift of Magi” and “The Duplicity of Hargraves.” O. Henry was born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro on September 11, 1862. After his mother died when he was three, Porter, with his father and brother, moved into his father’s family home, where his … Continue reading The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

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Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?  

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Getty Images/Glamour  Social media has lately been enthralled by the aesthetic of books. Perhaps most notable is the BookTok subcommunity on TikTok, where influencers and writers give out their reading recommendations through color coded bookshelves and share photos with books as fashion accessories. According to an article in Today,  book sales have increased the last couple years, where … Continue reading Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?  

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The Carolina Theatre: A Monument to Greensboro’s History 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  My connection with the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro is deeply personal. I worked there during my teens and early 20s, and I was completely enamored by the theatre’s beautiful architecture and awed by its rich history. I’m a lifelong resident of Greensboro, and I have fond memories of Christmas performances with the Piedmont Jazz Orchestra, my first date (we … Continue reading The Carolina Theatre: A Monument to Greensboro’s History 

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The Oscars: A Recognition of Filmmaking or Campaigning? 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: People.com  The 2024 Academy Awards again held its annual awards show spectacle this past Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, featuring Jimmy Kimmel as host for the fourth time. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Oscars saw an uptick in viewership in 2023, growing from 16.675 million in 2022 to 18.755 million viewers in … Continue reading The Oscars: A Recognition of Filmmaking or Campaigning? 

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The Barn Dinner Theatre: Greensboro Landmark and the Last of its Kind 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: The Barn Dinner Theatre  My parents’ love story began right here in Greensboro. They met while performing in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Barn Dinner Theatre, which is still a destination for all theatre lovers. Since both my parents were actors, the theatre absorbed me into its world and quickly became a second home. … Continue reading The Barn Dinner Theatre: Greensboro Landmark and the Last of its Kind 

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It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image courtesy of Caitlin Wolper, Medium.com  The stereotypical movie makeover montage was enthralling to me growing up. I remember watching Miss Congeniality with my mom, with Sandra Bullock’s Gracie walking out of her makeover as “Mustang Sally” played over her transformation. Clueless featured Cher and Dion giving Tai, the new girl in school, a full-fledged girly look. These scenes aren’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

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