The Dark Knight Will Return, Rise, Begin, and Triumph with “The Batman”
Kevin Six Staff Writer This new embodiment of all that we love about Batman has audiences shook. The film is a smash at the movie theaters with the iconic new incarnation of Batman being played by heart-throb and recovering vampire actor Robert Pattinson. The new movie goes back to the roots of Batman with a purely dark, gritty, and serious nature. Throughout the history of … Continue reading The Dark Knight Will Return, Rise, Begin, and Triumph with “The Batman”
Bridgerton Season 2: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
Kate McCrea Staff Writer Dear Reader, did you miss me? “Bridgerton” is back and more opulent and quirky than ever. Netflix apparently knew it had the potential to have a huge hit on its hands, and played its cards accordingly. It also released “Bridgerton” when everyone was still in lockdown and home for Christmas. Will the second season have as much of an impact, especially … Continue reading Bridgerton Season 2: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
UNCG Host’s Award Winning Daveed Diggs
Hannah Hall Editor, Arts & Entertainment On Saturday, March 5th, UNCG’s College of Vocal and Performing Arts (CVPA) hosted award winning actor and musician Daveed Diggs. The event was a part of CVPA’s 2021-2022 season of the Concert and Lecture series that is hosted by the university every year. Diggs’ visit was originally scheduled for April 2020 but was canceled due to the initial COVID-19 … Continue reading UNCG Host’s Award Winning Daveed Diggs
The Greatest Night in Television
Jazz Johnson Senior Staff Writer By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard about what happened at the Oscars. I don’t think anyone expected that altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock. If you are unaware of the situation, here’s a short recap: Chris Rock made a GI Jane joke about Jada Smith (who is balding from alopecia). After seeing his wife annoyed, Will goes up … Continue reading The Greatest Night in Television
Panthers Targeting X5 Pro Bowler Duane Brown in Free Agency
Brayden Stamps Editor, Sports The Carolina Panthers are targeting former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown in free agency according to ESPN’s David Newton. The Panthers continue to round out their roster following their failed pursuit of now Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brown, who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, has had an excellent pro … Continue reading Panthers Targeting X5 Pro Bowler Duane Brown in Free Agency
The Rise of Jordan Poole
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With the season coming to a close, many award races seem all but locked up with Nikola Jokic likely being crowned the MVP and Marcus Smart or Mikal Bridges taking home Defensive Player of the Year. The award that seems most controversial is the Most Improved Player Award. Frontrunners for the award include Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges. Ja … Continue reading The Rise of Jordan Poole
This Week at UNCG
Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer Dog Weekend This weekend at Piney Lake marks the start of “Dog Weekend.” On Saturday, April 9, people can bring dogs all day to Piney Lake as long as they are kept on a leash. Spring Dances On Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, Spring Dances will be held at the UNCG auditorium from 7:30-10:00 pm to display the … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap
Kevin Six Staff Writer The jubilation of Oscar night was brought to a complete halt with a fiery on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock in a moment that will forever go down in pop culture history as yet another time an Oscar night went off the rails. Several weeks into Oscar season, on March 27th, Chris Rock was hosting a night set for … Continue reading Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap
The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark
Kate McCrea Staff Writer In 1989, a little cult film was born. Starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schall, Rick Ducommon, Dana Olsen, Courtney Gaines, and Henry Gibson as the mysterious new neighbors, “The ‘Burbs” directed by Joe Dante, was a social commentary on how life in the “burbs wasn’t as peachy and warm apple pie as it seems.” In the … Continue reading The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark
The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty
Corban Mills Staff Writer On Saturday, March 26 I had the amazing opportunity to see two very talented MFA students in the School of Dance at UNCG present their final thesis projects. The first student to present their piece was Caitlyn Schrader, who is an MFA Candidate in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. Before coming to UNCG, she attended William Smith College in New … Continue reading The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty
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