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Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour: A Night of Music and Comedy 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  (Image from Climateplegearena.com)  This past Thursday, I went with my boyfriend to see Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour. The comedy show was held at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center, home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and N.C. State Basketball team.   I grew up watching Adam Sandler movies. My dad and I bonded watching Sandler films like Happy Gilmore and Mr. Deeds. … Continue reading Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour: A Night of Music and Comedy 

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Anora vs. The Substance: Who Really Should Have Won Best Actress? 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Images From, People (Left), InStyle (Right) )  Mikey Madison, star of the Oscar-winning movie Anora, was awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars this year for portraying the title character. Madison, age 25, is the ninth-youngest person to win the Oscar for the category, beating out her competitors for the award. However, Madison’s win resulted … Continue reading Anora vs. The Substance: Who Really Should Have Won Best Actress? 

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The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. In the days after … Continue reading The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

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Maria: The Diva’s Final Days  

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image From, Does Angelina Jolie Actually Sing In Maria?)  Director Pablo Larrain takes us on another journey of aesthetically beautiful filmmaking with Netflix’s “Maria,” written by Steven Knight and starring Angelina Jolie.   This film follows Maria La Callas, the most famous opera singer of the twentieth century and today, embarking on a journey of the singer’s final … Continue reading Maria: The Diva’s Final Days  

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Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor   (Image courtesy of Jackie Sanders) To say that the Black History celebratory events of this past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing would do a disservice to the writers, actors, producers, crew, and others responsible for organizing one of the most educational film premieres. As mentioned in last week’s feature, Wright’s goal was to tell the story of … Continue reading Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two 

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The Academy Award for Best Picture: Who Will Win? 

Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image From, 2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action)  The 97th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to air on March 2 at 7 p.m live on ABC or streaming on Hulu and YouTube TV. Millions of people watch the Oscars, rooting for their favorite films of the year to win. Comedian Conan O’Brien … Continue reading The Academy Award for Best Picture: Who Will Win? 

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Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  (Image courtesy of Larry ‘Syid’ Wright) Many celebrate Black History Month by honoring notable heroes who fought for freedom and equity, but what is known is not always shown. That is, stories are often left untold or mis-told. While numerous figures and events are showcased repeatedly across music, literature, apparel, and film as a reminder, filmmaker and author of Three Shots … Continue reading Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One 

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Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic? 

By Any Moreno  Undergraduate Student   I love watching romantic comedies, especially the ones that offer unrealistic expectations about love and life. Sometimes, fantasy is simply better than reality. If you are also feeling hopelessly romantic, here are my top 5 romantic movie recommendations:   5. The Proposal (2009)  The Proposal is one of many movies that use the fake marriage trope, one that is common to … Continue reading Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic? 

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The Making of Something Wicked: How Wicked Defied All Odds.  

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  (Image From, The Best Part of Wicked Shows the Problem With the Rest)  Since its premiere in November, Wicked has taken audiences on a magical journey through Oz. It is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch, adapted from the highly successful Broadway musical of the same name.   The Wicked movie has been in … Continue reading The Making of Something Wicked: How Wicked Defied All Odds.  

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Breaking the Fourth Wall: The New Era of Reality Television and the Performance of the ‘Housewife’  

By Mackenzie N. Wofford  (Image From, ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Sets Cast and Season 5 Return Date)  The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is Bravo’s newest addition to the beloved Housewives franchise. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the series explores Mormonism, social control, and the performative nature of reality television. Since the series debuted in 2020, The Real Housewives of … Continue reading Breaking the Fourth Wall: The New Era of Reality Television and the Performance of the ‘Housewife’  

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