Matthew Paterson Staff Writer As April 20 was taking its final puffs, the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro was making the most of it as Foxygen took the stage. The psychedelic indie rock duo, comprised of Jonathan Rado and Sam France, opened with their second album’s title track, “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.” The crowd immediately began to … Continue reading All I Breathe is Foxygen
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Foreign films carry many of their native influences into the American filmmaking style. Since the beginning of the film industry, American filmmakers have watched European films and incorporated the ideas that seemed to work into their own films. Some of the most acclaimed directors were inspired by these foreign films range from Welles, to Scorsese and Tarantino. If you want … Continue reading Netflix Reviews – Foreign Film
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Most of us know memorials as either a statue celebrating a famous figure who has passed or, an extravagant monument mourning those lost in a terrible disaster. What usually gets overlooked is the process of careful planning and decisions made about every little detail down to location, meaning and design. Notre Dame Professor Erika Doss posed the question: why are … Continue reading Memorial Mania: A Lecture by Erika Doss
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Imagine being able to release your inner curator and have a say in what pieces of art are included in the Weatherspoon’s distinguished collection. If the sound of that strikes your fancy, you may want to look into taking part in next year’s annual benefactor’s choice. Each year for the past 16 years the Weatherspoon holds an event for the … Continue reading Benefactors Choice
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer There is a certain expectation level when you go to a punk concert; loud, powerhouse sounds that smack you in the face and give you the good vibes you were looking for. After attending the recent Priests concert and getting slammed in the face with music that vibrates your body and numbs any pain, paired with all the energetic … Continue reading Pinhook Goes Punk: Priests Concert Review
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Laughter is the oldest medicine known to man. A remedy much needed for the high stress levels that are induced by classes and responsibilities, which can eat away at your sanity bit by bit. Thankfully there is Netflix to save you from the abyss. Specifically their comedy specials that will allow you to relieve all the stress that piles up. … Continue reading Netflix Comedy Specials
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The age of talk radio may seem like a form of entertainment that was proven obsolete by the new age of technology. Digitally streaming music, aux cords and the dwindling attention span of the newer generations drew audiences away from the radio to more immediate satisfaction. Now audiences are flooded with the power of being able to choose what song … Continue reading Fantastic Podcasts and Where to Find Them
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer In 1917, Russia was going through a period of strife and change. Their government was in a state of turmoil as revolution began, a revolution that would eventually lead to the up rise of Soviet Russia and the communist party. The transition period was filled with devastation and an instability that shook Russia to its core. The Russian Revolution lasted … Continue reading Revolution: New Art for a New World
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer It’s cuffing season out there for most of you, “pics with bae” and all that PDA that a majority of unhappy people reject. Finding yourselves Netflix and chilling four days out of the week is a nice sentiment but can get a bit monotonous. If you’re not sure how to spice it up and are searching in a frenzy through the … Continue reading February Concerts for Everyone to Enjoy
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer As the homework begins to pile up from your new set of classes and you’re wondering what there is to do around campus to get your mind off the tediousness of scholastic achievement; or just looking for a good excuse to procrastinate, you can head on down to the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Featuring new exhibits by artists Danica Phelps and … Continue reading Fresh Start, Fresh Art
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