Roni MartinezStaff Writer October 4, 2019, was a momentous day for the DC cinematic universe. Yes it is true, on this day the outstanding and long awaited film ‘Joker’ was released. A gritty and raw take on a comic book character audiences have cherished for quite some time, the film achieves something that hasn’t been seen in recent comic book films. Todd Phillips, the director, … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Review
Imani PuckeringStaff Writer Greensboro has an undeniably rich history of music, and the Tate Street Festival is an excellent showcase of the city’s musical talent. The festival, held on Friday, October 19th drew in more than just students and a local crowd, so it seemed. The festival was filled with a variety of music, food, and vendors, bringing together many people of different creeds. With … Continue reading Tate Street Festival: Music, Art and More
Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On September 19, 2019, ‘Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea’. was released on Netflix and has since received some backlash. A seemingly ambitious and well-intended endeavor, ‘Hello Privilege’ was undertaken by comedian, actress, writer, television host and activist Chelsea Handler, who is known for her brash and brazen style of comedy, and the last person you’d expect to tackle the ever-pervasive and oppressive … Continue reading ‘Hello Privilege: It’s Me Chelsea’ Review
Roni MartinezStaff Writer 21 year old rapper Jack Harlow just dropped his latest album, ‘Confetti’, which is reflective of what should be expected from him at this point in his career. The majority of the album centers around drug use, getting drunk and sex. However, towards the end of the album, Jack’s flow and lyricism undergo a tonal shift. We see Jack’s development unfolding in … Continue reading ‘Confetti’
Alissa Humphrey Staff Writer (Spoilers Ahead) The newest addition to Fox’s Animation Domination block ‘Bless the Harts,’ was created by our distinguished alumna of ‘93, Emily Spivey. Who’s writing credits consists of King of the Hill, SNL, Up All Night (creator), The Last Man on Earth, and Parks and Recreation. So far, she has had quite the year within her work. Along with her new … Continue reading ‘Bless the Harts’ TV Review
Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On September 27, 2019, UNCG’s School of Theatre opened their 2019-2020 season with the classic musical, ‘Pippin’. The opening night was met with a nearly full house, on a balmy, end-of-summer evening perfect for a colorful and eccentric experience with well-orchestrated music and phenomenal choreography. ‘Pippin’ is the story of a young man trying to find his purpose. Wanting his life to … Continue reading ‘Pippin’ From the UNCG School of Theatre
Hannah HallStaff Writer Some of the most well known television shows in the pop culture world derive from the Netflix Original series. Netflix premieres new television shows on a regular basis, and more often than not has had great success with them. These ‘original’ television shows produced by the streaming platform include ‘Queer Eye’, ‘13 Reasons Why’, and ‘The Umbrella Academy’, among other highly well … Continue reading ‘The Politician’: Netflix’s Latest Binge Worthy Original
Roni MartinezStaff Writer Ameer Vann is a troubled soul with a bright potential in the rap game today. It is difficult not to bring up Brockhampton when discussing Ameer. Despite the drama he went through in regards to his ejection from the rap collective that he helped grow, he is undoubtedly a talented individual. Ameer creates a very dark tone on his most recent EP … Continue reading ‘Emmanuel’
Hannah HallStaff Writer What do you get when you combine grown men still harboring angst from their teenage years, references to the Midwest and catchy song lyrics? Emo music. All of these things and more pop up on the most recent release in the realm of emo music. Tiny Moving Parts, a pioneer for modern emo and pop punk music, recently released their newest album, … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On September 29, the Independent reported that Nasa’s chief scientist, Dr. Jim Green, says there could be life on Mars in possibly two years. According to the independent, scientists have been getting closer to finding life on Mars but the world is not ready for the, “revolutionary implications of the discovery,” Green stated. Nasa and the European Space Agency (ESA) have sent … Continue reading Life on Mars?
