Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer I remember “Thirteen Reasons Why” from middle school. My school library had two copies of the young-adult fiction novel, and for a few months, both seemed to always be checked out. Friends of mine hyped it up – they said it was a page turner and a tear jerker. I waited my turn to read the book myself. Although years have … Continue reading “Thirteen Reasons Why” — Under Fire

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 21, a small tour comprised of members of the original Magnolia Electric Co. will be stopping by the Motorco Music Hall in Durham for a memorial concert. Performing from Jason Molina’s extensive musical catalogue, the tour coincides with the release of Molina’s authorized biography. Jason Molina was an American musician based out of Ohio, and he came into … Continue reading Songs: Molina – A Memorial Electric Co. at the Motorco Music Hall

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Art on Paper” exhibit, is back for the summer! The series has been around since 1965, thanks to support from the Dillard Paper Company (now xpedex). This year marks the 44th installment, and presents pieces by 25 artists from all over the country. The collection celebrates a traditional medium, and features pieces that bring paper to life … Continue reading The Weatherspoon’s 44th Art on Paper Exhibit

Sam Haw Staff Writer 1. Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” Kung Fu Kenny returned early this year with an abrasive, yet extremely catchy new record “DAMN.” While “To Pimp a Butterfly” drew on jazz, funk and spoken word influences, his new record is straight rap, mixing boom-bap and trap sounds to authenticate his status as king of his genre. Lyrically and musically, his new sound is … Continue reading Five Best Records Of 2017 So Far