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Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church

Matthew ThomasStaff Writer Lees Cut is an up-and-coming variety band based out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. At present, the band is a four-piece composed of Quinn Widerman, Matt Carswell, Wyatt Thomas, and Harper Newber. I was lucky enough to see them playing as a five-piece with Dante Patterson, who can play any instrument, but mostly played lead guitar in the performance. He was a … Continue reading Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church

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Captain Marvel Review: Back to the Beginning

Crystal AllenStaff Writer Following “Avengers: Infinity War,” and with “Avengers: Endgame” right around the corner, “Captain Marvel” serves as a nice look back at the beginning while we approach the end. The film takes you back in time, a flash into the ‘90s where Blockbuster video was not just an internet joke and people actually used pagers. We get to see how it all began, … Continue reading Captain Marvel Review: Back to the Beginning

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Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Political art is no new concept in today’s politically charged artistic world. What was once a precarious risk is now on the brink of becoming normalized. The challenge now is to isolate each work into its own unique, revolutionary work of art in order for it to be an effective change agent. But how can artists advocate for their cause in a … Continue reading Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo

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Solange Album Review

Trent RydenStaff Writer On March 1, Solange Piaget Knowles released her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home.” This is also Knowles’ first album release in three years, succeeding her last album, “A Seat At the Table,” which had received rave reviews from critics. Many of such reviews praised Knowles for her solid execution both vocally and sonically. This review is no exception. “When I … Continue reading Solange Album Review

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RACE: The Story of Jesse Owens

William MyrlStaff Writer This inspirational biopic covers the period in the life of Jesse Owens from when he enrolls in Ohio State University to his four gold medals in the 1936 German Olympics. He is discovered by a has-been Coach played by Jason Sudeikis, whose unique training methods help to develop Jesse’s incredible natural talents. Much of the film revolves around race relations at the … Continue reading RACE: The Story of Jesse Owens

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Mark Morris Dance Group- Validating Choreographic Joy!

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer On Feb. 27, the Mark Morris Dance Group came to the UNCG Auditorium as part of the University’s Concert and Lecture Series this year. The group’s concert was comprised of three works from the company’s repertoire: “Dancing Honeymoon,” “Numerator” and “The Trout.” Each piece was accompanied by the Mark Morris Dance Group Musical Ensemble. The first work of the night, “Dancing Honeymoon,” … Continue reading Mark Morris Dance Group- Validating Choreographic Joy!

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Better Worlds- Review

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer Better Worlds is a website that is inspired by Octavia Butler and Stephenson’s fictional writing pieces. The visual space is entitled to a forward progression, as these social activists speculate upon a new world in the making. The main theme of hope lies within the centerfold of the making of this website. In today’s society, this connects to why we as a … Continue reading Better Worlds- Review

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Julian Creech-Pritchett Two-Track Preview

Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief On March 1, local Greensboro singer-songwriter Julian Creech-Pritchett will be releasing two new singles in preparation for his album, “Live in North Carolina.” The songs are titled “All the Way” and “Siren Song.” The first release, “Siren Song,” is a slightly more up-tempo track, describing the singer’s encounter with a Siren, and his debating about whether her love is worth his demise. Accompanied … Continue reading Julian Creech-Pritchett Two-Track Preview

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Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Each year, the first year cohort of Guarantee scholarship recipients complete the Bronze Leadership Challenge as part of their leadership and success training in the program. The scholarship puts significant emphasis on personal development, student success and personal and academic support through a student’s entire college career The Bronze Leadership Challenge is offered through the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, more … Continue reading Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders

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Gary Clark Jr. pulls out all the tricks on “This Land”

Trent RydenStaff Writer “The world is my buffett child and I’m just looking to eat,” sings Gary Clark Jr. on “Feed The Babies,” a new song off of his recent album, “This Land,” which was released Feb. 22. It was in this same mentality that Clark used to approach his third studio album, experimenting with a little bit of everything.   Clark, who has gained … Continue reading Gary Clark Jr. pulls out all the tricks on “This Land”

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