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Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

Kendrick Lamar poses in front of a GNX, the legendary car from which his album gets its title. (Courtesy of Rolling Stone)

‘GNX’ solidifies Kendrick Lamar’s status in the rap game

Ameera Moinuddin, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Released in 1987 at a low production number, a GNX (Grand National Experimental) is the slightly more evolved cousin of the beloved Buick Grand National. Along with its sleek — but by no means ornate...

Veteran director Ridley Scott is known for his larger-than-life action shots. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Hollywood stars shine in underwhelming sequel

Will Hess, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”  This quote from the film “Gladiator” might be true, but what we do in the year 2000 gets good reviews and makes lots of money. So, like any uncreative...

Rooney’s novel explores grief and familial relationships. (Courtesy of Macmillan Publishers)

Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo Dazzles

Sara Harris, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Sally Rooney has never disappointed in making love seem entirely depressing The young Irish novelist also has yet to disappoint in sparking controversy and discourse among the reading community. Some...

Von Neumann worked closely with J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, in Princeton, N.J. (Courtesy of the Computer History Museum)

“The MANIAC” makes scientific history captivating

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor November 15, 2024

About halfway through reading Benjamín Labatut’s breakout novel, “When We Cease to Understand the World,” I texted a friend of mine, “I feel like I’m reading cocaine.” The 2021 International...

Pugh’s and Garfield’s characters share one of many tender moments in this film on a carousel. (Courtesy of Discussing Film)

We laughed, we cried, “We Lived in Time”

Caroline Gottsman November 14, 2024

To appropriately contextualize my reaction to this movie, let me tell you how I came to see this movie in the first place. I am hardly what you would call a seasoned movie critic or a “film bro,” but...

"We must appreciate the transparency that Tyler selflessly provides and take advantage of the guiding principles to help navigate us through our newfound independence." (Courtesy of Spotify)

“CHROMAKOPIA” is a college student’s guide to life

Mwinso Denkabe, Contributing Writer November 7, 2024

Without hitting play on the first track, Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” sets an impactful tone. With its swift and creative rollout across the states and unconventional...

MacReady readies himself for a final confrontation. (Courtesy of IMDb)

“The Thing” understands what makes horror work

Will Hess, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

(This review contains spoilers) The end of October is usually seen as a time of change; the changing leaves signify the end of bright summers and fall festivities that give way to dark and chilly winters....

“The Wild Robot” beautifully captures themes of nature and motherhood," says staff writer Ally Werstler. (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Wild Robot” is Dreamworks’ Best Film

Ally Werstler, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Chris Sanders’ “The Wild Robot,” Dreamworks’s newest feature film, hosts an impeccable voice cast and utilizes an incredible storybook-like animation technique to portray the unforgiving yet beautiful...

"Although each player carries their own persona, stories and struggles, the docuseries aims to highlight what they all have in common: a love for basketball, and for their families." (Courtesy of Netflix)

Under review: Is Netflix’s “Starting Five” worth the watch

Shani Schwartz, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

As an avid sports fan, anything marketed as a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of athletes catches my eye. So Naturally, as I traveled home for fall break, I was excited to check out the new NBA documentary...

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" hit the theatres September 6. (Courtesy of IMDb)

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” tries to resurrect the Franchise

Will Hess, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Can you resurrect the dead? This is a question many film studios have asked themselves in recent years as companies begin to rely more and more on bringing back old intellectual property in lieu of original...

"It only makes sense that everyone’s favorite pint-sized popstar, Sabrina Carpenter, ended the summer by releasing her sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet.”" (Courtesy of Pitchfork)

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” is the perfect pop treat

Kenley McClure, Staff Writer September 9, 2024

The summer of 2024 was for the pop girls. With the release of Charli XCX’s “Brat” and the growing popularity of Chappell Roan’s “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” there was no shortage...

A sizzling cast iron of chicken, shrimp, vegetable and steak fajitas sit on the table at Xcaret Mexican Grill and Cantina. (Courtesy of Melina Traiforos)

Winston-Salem’s favorite Mexican restaurant

Melina Traiforos, Staff Writer April 28, 2024

When you first walk into Xcaret Mexican Grill and Cantina on Fourth Street, dozens of art pieces vie for your attention. Starburst piñatas cascade from the ceiling, 3-foot-tall masks depicting places...

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