Sticky post
Piper Summey “The dance floor is dead” Charli XCX sings this line to start off the debut single of her latest record, Music, Fashion, and Film. Odd, given that just two years ago, the hyperpop pioneer seemed to be at the center of a summer-long dance party as her album BRAT not only garnered more critical acclaim than her past releases but also created a … Continue reading Charli XCX Doesn’t Care About Her Legacy
Sticky post
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor In August, the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro sent out a call for volunteers to help prepare for its centennial celebration next year. I felt compelled to answer; what better way to become acquainted with a new city than by gaining familiarity with its artistic institutions? So, I found myself walking down to 310 S. Greene St. in Greensboro, NC, … Continue reading The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro at Ninety-Nine Years Old
Sticky post
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. In November 2025, Hachette, one of the … Continue reading AI novels: an epidemic?
Sticky post
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor History Founded in 1937 by Sylvia and Joe Gray as the Carolina Sales Company, a catalog and surplus store with a 14-room boarding house above, the cacophony that is now Elsewhere is far from unfamiliar to the people of Greensboro. After Joe’s death in 1955, Sylvia transformed the store into her personal dragon’s hoard, which she added to and … Continue reading Elsewhere is Here!
Sticky post
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor History The North Carolina Folk Festival (NC Folk Festival) is a nonprofit 501c3 that has provided a free and vibrant music festival to the people of Greensboro and 100,000-plus visitors each fall since 2018. Inspired by the National Folk Festival (which was hosted in Greensboro from 2015–2017), the NC Folk Festival turns downtown into a hub of art, music, dance, and food that is a must-attend for those in … Continue reading North Carolina Folk Festival Coming Up September 18th, 19th, and 20th
Sticky post
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor Just past the intersection of South Elm Street and Gate City Boulevard and a few steps from the Downtown Greenway, you’ll find a refurbished industrial space, flanked with silos and concrete, and overflowing with warmth and the sound of local musicians. If this scene greets you, you have gotten lucky and found: Back Table, a cafe, venue, and creative space. Back Table is a relatively new addition to the downtown Greensboro arts scene—first opening its doors in January of 2025— but one that has … Continue reading Back Table: A Home Away from Home for Greensboro’s Art Community
Sticky post
Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager Anyone who attended public high school after 1958 has undoubtedly written an essay on the infamous glowing green light that appeared across the lake. My evidence? Before you even read the full sentence, you knew what novel I’m referring to: “The Great Gatsby.” You’re also probably already having flashbacks to your English teacher chanting the word symbolism. So, what is it about F. Scott Fitzgerald that has … Continue reading Why Can’t English Teachers Let Go of This Classic?
Sticky post
Jazara Torrence Live-action adaptations and sequels were once groundbreaking in the world of film, but lately they have fallen into overuse of CGI, a calculated money grab and a way to avoid spending time creating original stories. For the sake of the film world, I suggest we move away from everything being made into live-action films or franchises and instead encourage original stories in filmmaking … Continue reading Film Is Losing Creativity: Why we need to move on from live-action adaptations and unnecessary sequels.
Sticky post
Alyssa Herbst We have lost the art of television comedy. At their peak, sitcoms were funny and had characters you could really care about. ABC sitcoms were fundamental to my upbringing and the backbone of network television. At a time when consistent, relatable television feels increasingly rare, HBO’s Hacks stands out as a comedy-drama that understands its audience. This confidence has been widely recognized by critics; Rotten Tomatoes’ consensus for the series praises … Continue reading Hacking the Comedic Code
Sticky post
KJ Pettis Community follows seven students (Jeff, Britta, Abed, Troy, Annie, Shirley, and Pierce) enrolled at Greendale Community College. They’re brought together by a fake study group put together by Jeff. Despite their vastly different personalities, everyone unexpectedly becomes friends, and they continue to study together whenever they aren’t involved in various comedic situations. From 2009 to 2015, the show’s niche style of humor struggled to connect with audiences as … Continue reading Yes, Community Deserves the Recognition It’s Getting
