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Ethical Consumerism and the Dilemma of Kanye West

by Carson Duncan After Kanye West fell asleep at the wheel of his Lexus rental and careened into oncoming traffic in 2002, his jaw was infamously wired shut. When the doctors finally removed the wire from his mouth, they accidentally took something crucial with it: his filter. Since then, Kanye West has traveled further down a path of problematic behavior that the average consumer has … Continue reading Ethical Consumerism and the Dilemma of Kanye West

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P. Diddy: The Man Behind the Parties 

Bronwen Bradshaw, Arts and Entertainment Editor   (Image From, P Diddy documentary on Netflix: What is it and when is it being released?)  On Sept. 16, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on three counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was denied bail and will remain in federal custody. Combs pled not guilty. … Continue reading P. Diddy: The Man Behind the Parties 

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Transform Yourself: A Not-so-spoiler-free Review of Transformers One. 

By Lee Krebs  (image from TRANSFORMERS ONE Is a Surprisingly Dark Animated Adventure)  Last weekend, I went to see Transformers One. I’ve been absorbing every piece of Transformers media I can get my hands on for three years now, and, while most of the recent movies haven’t been stellar, they have been fine. I had high hopes for Transformers One, and I’m glad to say … Continue reading Transform Yourself: A Not-so-spoiler-free Review of Transformers One. 

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Nostalgia Mill  

Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief   Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), a sequel 36 years in the making, hit theaters Sept. 6. The film’s stellar box office success (it’s the second-highest grossing September release ever) confirms what we already know: the nostalgia business is booming.    As an older millennial who has watched the first installment at least twice a year for the past three decades, I was ready for this … Continue reading Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Nostalgia Mill  

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Pure Nights with Abbie Gamboa 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Apple Music  Music is a unique art form that resonates with our souls in a way that transcends time and boundaries. It is a universal language without the necessity to understand a song’s words. The notes and rhythms can tell you what you need to know and feel. I experienced that last Friday night, April 19, at … Continue reading Pure Nights with Abbie Gamboa 

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 Unsung Hero: An Australian Family’s Story of Crisis to Fame 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Lionsgate  Movies can transport us to another time, show history unfolding in front of our eyes, or portray the most life-changing moments in a family’s life on the screen. Viewers can have all these experiences with Unsung Hero, which is based on a true story and takes us back in time to show us a family moving across … Continue reading  Unsung Hero: An Australian Family’s Story of Crisis to Fame 

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Local Music Spotlight: An Interview with Royal Jelly 

Brian Hornfeldt  Social Media Manager  When it comes to local music in Greensboro, my mind immediately goes to Royal Jelly. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to the band perform on several occasions, both live and during rehearsals, and they know how to entertain through their spirited performances and funky tunes.  Photo credit: Brian Hornfeldt  I first heard Royal Jelly perform live at the Oden … Continue reading Local Music Spotlight: An Interview with Royal Jelly 

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The 96th Academy Awards: Everything You Missed 

Veronica Glover  Senior Staff Writer  Photo credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented this year’s Oscars ceremony on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The night was full of surprises and many heart-wrenching and insightful moments. The network moved the ceremony to 7 p.m. EDT from its usual 8 p.m. The 2024 Oscars reached its highest … Continue reading The 96th Academy Awards: Everything You Missed 

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Arthur the King Movie Review 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Carlos Rodriguez/Lionsgate I do not always walk out of a movie theater with my heart fuller than when I went in. However, Arthur the King is a movie that made me do just that while sparking every emotion.    Movies about dogs pull the audience’s heartstrings, and despite knowing this, they always draw us in. If you fell … Continue reading Arthur the King Movie Review 

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Organic Plant and Artist Pop-Up 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Dylan Auman  The prolonged isolation we experienced during the heights of COVID-19 caused many people to take up various hobbies in an attempt to pass the time. Searching for a sense of joy and purpose in a time that lacked both, many people took up knitting, TikTok dances, baking, songwriting, and gardening.  For Dylan Auman, the pandemic … Continue reading Organic Plant and Artist Pop-Up 

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