“STAR” Is Back for a Third Season!

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor In September, FOX aired the third season of STAR, a show following a trio girl group based in Atlanta, and of course, we were all waiting to see the results of the many cliffhangers that ended season two. Last season, Lee Daniels had the audience asking who would be alive for the third season, as Alexandra Crane (played by … Continue reading “STAR” Is Back for a Third Season!

Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To put it simply, Venom is a hot mess, but I would recommend it to anyone. Though it’s messy and could do with some better writing, it is an incredibly fun movie which focuses on a villain instead of a superhero for once. The story follows an ex-reporter named Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy. In his attempt to bring down … Continue reading Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now

The Art of Teaching (Dance) Teachers to Teach

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer For any education major, the scholastic apex of your college experience will be student teaching. You’ve built up your pedagogical skills for three and a half obstacle-ridden years to finally get the opportunity to begin passing on your wisdom to the next generation. It’s the final step before getting your own classroom, having your own students and making your own rules. … Continue reading The Art of Teaching (Dance) Teachers to Teach

A Mardi Gras Experience in Greensboro

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor As the fall season rolls in, we are all rushing to enjoy these last precious days of beautiful Carolina weather. If you’re like me, after all of that studying you’ll want to spend as much of your free time away from the books and find a new adventure downtown. If you enjoy a laid-back environment paired with the latest … Continue reading A Mardi Gras Experience in Greensboro

Biggest Winners and Losers from the Primetime Emmy Awards

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer The 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards aired with its usual Hollywood pomp and circumstance.Glitz and glamour might of hung down upon tinseltown’s top elites but not everyone left home a winner. Only some managed to get their hands on the famed golden statue while others left with only their fortunes to keep them happy. Here, were the winners and losers from … Continue reading Biggest Winners and Losers from the Primetime Emmy Awards

Remembering Mac Miller

Trent Ryden Staff Writer “I can’t help myself, I think I need some help.” These words are the only lyrical contribution that the now deceased Mac Miller gave on the Ab-soul song D.R.U.G.S. As the song goes on, Miller reappears, only stating this line. In the case of Mac Miller, who died at the age of 26 on Sept. 7th of an apparent drug overdose, … Continue reading Remembering Mac Miller

Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest

Emily Hicks Staff Writer The Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro welcomed back a familiar band on Friday night, as Car Seat Headrest came to town as part of their Twin Fantasy tour. The air was muggy, but spirits were high as the crowd mulled through the entrance to the venue. Car Seat Headrest’s cross country tour celebrates the re-recording of lead singer Will Toledo’s solo album, … Continue reading Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest

The Predator

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer For the past week, something ancient has been stalking movie theatres. The film is loud, full of bloodlust and racking up a steady body count. This mysterious killer is not anything we see often, in fact audiences really only see it once every 8 to 10 years. The Predator, the ancient franchise from the 80’s has arrived back in theaters for … Continue reading The Predator

A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

Emily Hicks Staff Writer While Hurricane Florence was approaching Wednesday night, the looming storm couldn’t keep down the hardcore scene on Spring Garden Street. The occasional breeze floated through the open back doors of the Blind Tiger, cooling down the inevitability sweaty bodies that are a key aspect of every hardcore show. The weather was perfectly suited to the popular attire of the evening: skinny … Continue reading A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

“And Then There Were None” Review

Molly Lowler Staff Writer From the moment the lights dim and the eerie gauze curtains are pulled back, there is no question that And Then There Were None is a melodramatic masterpiece full of mystery and suspense. Triad Stage, the professional theatre company located in downtown Greensboro, recently kicked off its 18th season with Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery, And Then There Were None, and … Continue reading “And Then There Were None” Review