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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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From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image courtesy of Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Flowers and heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates have been hitting grocery store shelves for weeks. Dinner reservations have been placed for the relationship-driven holiday. As I get ready for my own Valentine’s Day, I wondered about the holiday’s true history. Is there actually more to it … Continue reading From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday 

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Why is Bad News Good News? 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image credit: zharate1/depositphotos.com  Why are we, as Americans, addicted to media coverage of violence and corruption? We can’t turn on the news or scroll through X without stumbling upon a horrific event. These stories are often stressful, so why do we continue to watch them? Why is bad news considered good news in terms of popularity?     Many journalists mention … Continue reading Why is Bad News Good News? 

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

Yawa Eklou Image credit: WCCB Charlotte  We’ve all heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But have you ever experienced it? The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture enchants all visitors with its exhibitions. The Gantt Center honors the contributions of African Americans to our society while also functioning as an impressive resource for dance, film, education, community outreach, and harmony. … Continue reading The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

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The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer The manic pixie dream girl (MPDG) is a character trope used throughout the cinematic universe. Natalie Portman’s character, Sam, in Garden State, and Kirsten Dunst’s character, Claire, in Elizabethtown are examples of this character type. The trope often involves the MPDG being outgoing and quirky, but static, with their sole purpose to enrich the lives of the sad and timid … Continue reading The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?

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