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 “Eternals”: Marvel’s New Breed of Superheroes

Katherine McCrea Staff Writer The Eternals, a new breed of superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), flew into theaters and landed on Disney+ this week. With a lot of negative feedback in early screenings from press and fandom alike, I went in with little expectation. Well, I’m happy to report, Chloe Zhao (Academy Award Winner for Best Director of “Nomadland”) absolutely blew me away … Continue reading  “Eternals”: Marvel’s New Breed of Superheroes

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“Love Hard”: Netflix’s New Christmas Romance

Maggie Collins Staff Writer Earlier this month Netflix released the movie “Love Hard” just in time for the upcoming holiday season. This film is perfect for those who love a good holiday romance. It features Nina Dobrev (from “Vampire Diaries”) as the main character, Natalie, who is a Los Angeles writer looking for love on a dating app. Natalie has matched with many men while … Continue reading “Love Hard”: Netflix’s New Christmas Romance

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Taylor Swift’s “Red” and the Tradition of Songwriting

Corban Mills Staff Writer On November 12, 2021, Taylor Swift released a re-recorded version of her album titled “Red,” and this new release is titled “Red (Taylor’s Version).” The original album, ever since it came out in 2012, has gained much critical and commercial success in its songwriting. The album was also a turning point for Swift in her creative journey, as her next album … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s “Red” and the Tradition of Songwriting

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A Playlist for Those Who Need It

Corban Mills Staff Writer As the recent college semester draws to a close, many students are feeling burnt out from the work. There are many individual causes as to why, but mainly with COVID-19 beginning to make its way out, college is becoming more academically rigorous as people are adjusting back to life before the Pandemic. Thankfully, however, throughout these times of burnout and exhaustion … Continue reading A Playlist for Those Who Need It

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WICKED: First Broadway Show at New Tanger Performing Arts Center

Hannah Hall Editor The arts are arguably one of the most important things in our current society. With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the artistic world was at a standstill. The lack of concerts, live theater, and productions of arts left many people without jobs and so many others without a source of self expression and joy. In the last few months, … Continue reading WICKED: First Broadway Show at New Tanger Performing Arts Center

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“Claws” & Its Impact on the Patriarchy of Modern TV

Katherine McCrea  Staff Writer “Claws”, a show that on the surface looks like a fun girl boss, high energy show with lots of quirky characters, hits deeper and a lot tougher than you’d expect from the slick styles, the flashy cars, and gorgeous nails. “Claws” at its heart is a show about family and outsiders.  It takes people you’d probably never look at twice or … Continue reading “Claws” & Its Impact on the Patriarchy of Modern TV

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The Wrong Mindset: Who Have we not Included in This Story?

Corban Mills Staff Writer On October 29th, I went to the UNCG Auditorium to see the screening of “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance,” which was part of the Greensboro Dance Film Festival. This was a documentary on just what it says in the title, the journey, or history, of jazz dance. It was a fascinating film that went from the very beginnings of not … Continue reading The Wrong Mindset: Who Have we not Included in This Story?

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Rick Leventhal Attacks Alec Baldwin with Halloween Costume

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer On the night of Halloween, Rick Leventhal dressed up like Alec Baldwin, the man who accidentally shot and killed a crew member and seriously injured another on the set of his new film. Leventhal has since defended himself for this action saying that he intended to offend no one besides “the jerk,” Alec Baldwin. Leventhal’s wife dressed up as a … Continue reading Rick Leventhal Attacks Alec Baldwin with Halloween Costume

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Joe Rogan’s Concerning Obsession with Covid-19

Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer It seems that Joe Rogan, host of the wildly popular podcast titled “The Joe Rogan Experience,” has become increasingly consumed with right-wing conspiracy theories regarding Covid-19 and the anti-vaccine stance. While Rogan has always had a propensity for both conspiracy theories and conservative politics, his podcast was previously dedicated to less controversial and more light hearted topics, such as martial … Continue reading Joe Rogan’s Concerning Obsession with Covid-19

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The Open Window: Angela Fraleigh and Women in Art

Corban Mills Staff Writer On October 21, 2021, I attended a talk with the American artist Angela Fraleigh talking about her new painting at the UNCG Weatherspoon Art Museum titled “Splinters of a Secret Sky.”  This piece is inspired by the art collections of Claribel and Etta Cone, two prominent art collectors who were also notoriously independent women. Fraleigh’s other works beyond this one all … Continue reading The Open Window: Angela Fraleigh and Women in Art

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