Marlas Whitley Staff Writer More than ever, discussions on Black life in America are tackling anti-Blackness, white supremacy, and racism in the media. In just the last ten years alone, we have received an onslaught of shows, films, and books… Read More ›
Arts & Entertainment
How Oliver Stone Got Me Through The Pandemic
Naima Said Staff Writer COVID-19 not only instilled panic and paranoia in Americans because of spread and infection, but the fear of isolation and dwelling in one’s thoughts. I was one of the many who fell victim to this. As… Read More ›
Celebrating Asian-American Poetry this National Poetry Month
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer Recent attacks against Asian-American citizens in the U.S. have been brought to the forefront of concern regarding systemic violence against marginalized groups. This stems from a deeper darkness rooted in our country and continually harms communities… Read More ›
Who Killed Sara: Netflix Series Review
Alexis Boone Staff Writer Who Killed Sara is a sudsy, sensational whodunit. Split across ten episodes, this Mexican-seasoned arrangement is a genuine hot treat – regardless of the fact that the audience is left guessing much of the time. Despite… Read More ›
The Mysteries Of Haditha: A Memoir
Naima Said Staff Writer The Mysteries of Haditha’s author, Matthew Armstrong, or better known by his nom de plume, M.C Armstrong, is a professor at UNCG. Armstrong teaches an introduction to writing class and a freshmen seminar that focuses on… Read More ›
Album Review: The Bitter Truth by Evanescence
Victoria Cox Staff Writer Evanescence released their fifth studio album, The Bitter Truth, on March 26th of this year. This album reflects the challenges the band has faced over the years, as well as challenges with COVID-19 and political challenges… Read More ›
Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design
Alexis Boone Staff Writer Netflix’s new documentary series, Abstract: The Art of Design, praises the time and exertion extraordinary designers spend in making superb plans through an investigation of their works and lives. The documentary series is eight episodes in… Read More ›
Coming Adaptations of Octavia E. Butler’s Books in A Changing Media Landscape
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer Octavia E. Butler was a science fiction writer who is noted as being the “mother” of Afrofuturism, which is “the reimagining of a future filled with arts, science and technology seen through a black lens,” according… Read More ›
Review of The Mauritanian
Naima Said Staff Writer The words for forgiveness and freedom are the same in Arabic. The Mauritanian, released February 21st, 2021, is based on the harrowing true events of Mohamedou O Slahi, according to his 2015 memoir, Guantanamo Diary, where… Read More ›
Moxie: Netflix’s Ode to Smashing the Patriarchy
Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Netflix is constantly fulfilling the desire for new media with a fresh rotation of original shows and movies every few weeks. From cheesy romantic comedies to more intense documentaries, there is an option for… Read More ›
