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Wild’n Out Live Comes to Greensboro: Tour Review

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On Saturday, September 8th, Nick Cannon and his undoubtedly talented comedic team brought the Wild ‘n Out Show to Greensboro. The show was held at the Greensboro coliseum with a sold-out crowd. Seats filled the stadium as far as the eye could see, with laughing faces enjoying the evening’s music, complements of the talented spin King, DJ D-Wrek. Nick’s … Continue reading Wild’n Out Live Comes to Greensboro: Tour Review

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‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Sep 8, the UNCG Music Department put on their yearly showcase, affectionately named ‘Collage’. The show was once again sold out, and like always, really lived up to the hype. Between grand displays of vocal talent, to the cool sounds of jazz, this years ‘Collage’ truly showcased the talent right here in Greensboro. This year’s theme was the music of … Continue reading ‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent

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“Crazy Rich Asians”” Movie Review

Molly Lawler Staff Writer A talented cast, a witty script, beautiful scenery and a whole lot of romance combine to create “”Crazy Rich Asians,” the box office record breaking film also happens to be the first film starring a fully asian cast in over twenty five years. “Crazy Rich Asians” follows Rachel Chu, an economics professor in New York City, as she and her fellow … Continue reading “Crazy Rich Asians”” Movie Review

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The 20 Year Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’

Trent Ryden Staff Writer On Aug. 25, 1998, Lauryn Hill, a young and talented singer-songwriter, released her debut album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’. At only 23 years old, Hill, unknowingly at the time, produced a heavily influential and culturally iconic album. It is a multifaceted project featuring slow, dreamy ballads heard on tracks like “Nothing Even Matters” or to fiery guitar solos, like the … Continue reading The 20 Year Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’

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Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum is currently displaying a variety of works from the 1960s in an extensive exhibit they’re calling “A Survey of the Decade.” The exhibit is aptly named for its thorough spans of the ten-year period. The exhibit has been compiled from the museum’s personal collection in correspondence with the university-wide initiative “1960s: Exploring the Limits.” Organized by the … Continue reading Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community

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“A Tribute to Michael”

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor To pay tribute to her dear brother, Janet Jackson released a video clip on Aug. 29, what would have been Michael Jackson’s sixtieth birthday. This short clip honors her brother by recreating a brief version of Michael’s “Remember The Time” music video, which came out in 1992. His original video was directed by John Singleton. The video also cast … Continue reading “A Tribute to Michael”

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‘Bumpin Uglies’ at the Cats Cradle

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Sunday, September 2nd, the dreams of 1994 were alive once again as Ska music rang out into the streets of Carrboro. It was here that Bumpin Uglies had taken the stage with that Reggae-punk sound, bringing a little bit of sunshine to the Tarheel State. The night started off with a bang, as Raleigh based ‘Sons of Paradise’ took the stage. … Continue reading ‘Bumpin Uglies’ at the Cats Cradle

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“The Organization Infiltration”: BlacKkKlansman Review

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Spike Lee released his latest dark comedy, “BlacKkKlansman” in theatres on August 10th, 2018, earning 26.4 million dollars in the box office. Based on true events, BlacKkKlansman does a spectacular job at telling the story of Ron Stallworth (played by John David Washington, son of Denzel), with dramatic additions to the story. In 1978, Ron, the first African American … Continue reading “The Organization Infiltration”: BlacKkKlansman Review

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Past, Present and Future, A Look at Travis Scott’s Debut Album “Rodeo”

Trent Ryden Staff Writer The young, wild, and debatably reckless musical artist Travis Scott released his third studio album “Astroworld” only a few weeks ago, and yet it has rocketed to the number one spot on the billboard 200. For the second time in his career, Scott has a number one album. This time around, however,  Scott surpassed the prominent Veteran Rapper Nicki Minaj who … Continue reading Past, Present and Future, A Look at Travis Scott’s Debut Album “Rodeo”

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Tate Street’s Musical History

Sam Haw Staff Writer Among the industrial rhythm of College Hill’s various construction projects, pleasant melodies can be heard almost every night of the week on Tate Street. While the rumbling of distorted guitars from New York Pizza might be the loudest sound on Tate, the regular jazz and folk programming at Tate Street Coffeehouse competes in popularity from just across the street. Take a … Continue reading Tate Street’s Musical History

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