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CD Review: “Hamilton” Original Broadway Cast

Jackson Cooper    Staff Writer “Hamilton” does what every high school student always fantasized about: it raps American history. Literally. The newest sensation on Broadway has received overwhelming hype for its concept: a 2+ hour rap musical featuring America’s founding fathers. When have dead white guys ever rapped? Never. But writer, composer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda has other ideas. Instead of old white guys rapping … Continue reading CD Review: “Hamilton” Original Broadway Cast

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Top ways to make people think your life is better than it is….on FACEBOOK

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer I don’t know why I still have a Facebook. Now, I can understand Tumblr, because it’s always entertaining. And Twitter, well, let’s just say a lot of important people are on Twitter. However, Facebook is just more personal, like what MySpace was to us ‘90s kids back in the day. Currently, Facebook has evolved into what Instagram was when … Continue reading Top ways to make people think your life is better than it is….on FACEBOOK

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Top 5 recipes any poor college kid can make

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer “What I’ve made for you today is a rustic-style, raspberry reduction, garnished with a smooth roasted peanut spread, spread across a thick slice of white bread with another slice of bread holding the flavors in place. Really, what I’m doing this for is my dad…he was always a chef, he’s the reason I started cooking, and I know (sniff) … Continue reading Top 5 recipes any poor college kid can make

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Why your roommates may or may not be serial killers

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer It may not be common knowledge, but deep down, you know it’s true: one of the biggest fears about going to and being in college is that your roommates are actually serial killers. Maybe they watch “Fatal Attraction” a lot — remember, that movie where Glenn Close boiled a bunny because she stalked Michael Douglas? Or perhaps they love … Continue reading Why your roommates may or may not be serial killers

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The top five first-date spots

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer Where I work, I can tell when people are on a first date: their eyes are hopeful yet worried. There’s obviously an inner-monologue playing behind those eyes; in fact, I think they’re so wrapped up in the moment that they forget to pay me sometimes. They take their coffee — still no payment — and look around, gauging whether … Continue reading The top five first-date spots

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The top five parties every Spartan must attend

Jackson Cooper      Staff Writer First, a rule: No chickens—ahem, children. If you’re afraid that alcohol will turn you into a fire-breathing, Shakira-worshipping sex demon, then get out. If you are that fire-breathing heathen, kindly pull up a chair and mix yourself a Cosmopolitan so you can enjoy this week’s tips: an all-inclusive and exclusive look into some of Greensboro’s most deliciously naughty (and … Continue reading The top five parties every Spartan must attend

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The top five things any self-respecting Spartan has to do this year

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer I’ve never been one for sentimental openings. I drink my coffee black; I like gritty Tarantino movies; and I appreciate banned books. Sentimental openings out the door: welcome back to school! To survive the upcoming year, I have concocted a list of things that you absolutely have to do your first week at UNCG. And remember: Don’t Forget To … Continue reading The top five things any self-respecting Spartan has to do this year

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