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Rosemarie Fiore: Explosions come to life

Catie Byrne Features Editor The caption reading: “Colored smoke firework residue on paper,” present on three of Rosemarie Fiore’s works, captures the essence of her inventive and colorful fireworks-inspired art, featured in the “Colossus” exhibit, at the Weatherspoon museum. Running from Jan. 16 to April 17, “Colossus” is comprised of 16 pieces: 10 of which are framed paintings, while the remaining six works consist of … Continue reading Rosemarie Fiore: Explosions come to life

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The world of collegiate ballroom dance, an inside look

Alison McKane     Staff Writer College is a time for newly-minted adults to try new things and discover themselves. Maybe they’ll rush a sorority or fraternity, pick up an intramural sport or even join a quirky club, like Quidditch. But one club and team that isn’t expected, is ballroom dancing. Most people will first imagine sparkly dresses and the TLC show, “Dance Moms,” rather … Continue reading The world of collegiate ballroom dance, an inside look

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Columns, Opinions, Uncategorized

The world should embrace free-market energy alternatives

Spencer Schneier      Staff Writer Energy is arguably the most important element of modern society. There is a direct relationship between humanity’s ability to utilize energy and its ability to grow and develop. If you reject this notion, I would suggest you stop reading here, because you should go read a history textbook instead. Getting that out of the way, energy is currently at … Continue reading The world should embrace free-market energy alternatives

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Spartan Sensibilities

Lauren Cherry    Copy Editor Let’s go over the style stars of the 50th Super Bowl. While Lady Gaga has toned town her outlandish style, her outfit by no means qualifies as “normal” — and I am more than okay with that. Most people wouldn’t use anything in the realm of normal to describe a red sequin Gucci suit, but her custom-made ensemble is just … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities

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The debate of a generation: Taylor Swift or nah

Quinn Hunter Senior layout Editor Taylor Swift. How do I even begin to explain Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift is flawless. She has seven Grammys and a white Audi. I hear her legs are insured for $40 million. She does car commercials in China. Her favorite movies are from Disney. She met Ed Sheeran at an award show and he told her she was pretty. She … Continue reading The debate of a generation: Taylor Swift or nah

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, Uncategorized

Artists Weekly: Kat Stephenson

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer “I want people who see this play to leave remembering that regret lasts longer than embarrassment, and considering (as both our lead characters do) exactly who it is they want to be,” said playwright Kat Stephenson, whose play “All’s Whale That Ends Whale” debuted last weekend as part of the Greensboro Fringe Festival. Stephenson graduated from UNCG in December with … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Kat Stephenson

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arts and entertainment, Uncategorized, Visual & Performance

From Sousaphones to Left Shark: A History of the Halftime Show

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor The Super Bowl 50 halftime show was a colorful spectacle that featured fireworks, a lit up stage with magical kaleidoscope effects, intense choreography, massive floral arrangements and energetic performances by Coldplay, Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Youth Orchestra L.A. Though this so-called “musical celebration of Super Bowl past, present and future” was heart-warming and featured a brief mashup … Continue reading From Sousaphones to Left Shark: A History of the Halftime Show

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“Radiunt Abundunt” Preview

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Triad Stage will premiere “Radiunt Abundunt,” a play by Preston Lane, Triad Stage’s Artistic Director, and local musician Laurelyn Dossett, on Feb. 21, 2016. It will run until mid-March. This past Saturday, Feb. 6, the two artists sat down together to talk about the play and answer audience questions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Dossett had an unconventional start … Continue reading “Radiunt Abundunt” Preview

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Horoscopes

Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 You’re not a victim, there’s a sense of weakness and helplessness ness to that word. It takes away their power and makes them less than what they truly are. You are a survivor. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Your ears will catch what your eye misses so pay more attention to what people are saying instead of … Continue reading Horoscopes

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