On a cold winter night in December, with everybody home for exams, the quiet of winter break had set in on campus. Circa 6 or 7 p.m., it was pitch black already and construction workers on the New Dorm decided to go ahead and cut the power to facilitate some of their tasks. It seemed like [...]
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Produced by the student-run Anthony Aston Players, The Mistakes Madeline Made is an ingenious combination of revealing truths and social satire. If only confrontation, honesty and a handful of rough edges weren’t so difficult to find. Unfortunately, for those who enjoy the arts, it sometimes feels as though monotony dominates the playing field. Since creativity [...]
Usually, I begin our discourse with a lovely preamble story to set the tone for the rest of the article, but I feel that some people often become distracted before they actually reach the meat of the article. So, today I am going to jump right into the fire. So, Wake Forest, let’s talk about [...]
Based on a 1985 BBC mini-series from the director of Casino Royale, Mel Gibson’s return to the screen in Martin Campbell’s Edge of Darkness follows the tumultuous journey of Boston detective Thomas Craven (Gibson) as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his daughter’s murder. While watching the movie, I couldn’t help but find it [...]
Opening in 1964, Vincenzo’s is one of the oldest restaurants in Winston-Salem. Located off of Robinhood Road, a short 10-minute drive from campus, the building is simplistic. It doesn’t grab your attention and seems a little bland from the outside, but like they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. The interior is a [...]
Picture yourself in a trendy Los Angelos club: hot neon colors flashing across the smoke-lit room, the floor vibrating from the pulse of the electro party mix, strobe lights. This is the general ambience that The Black Eyed Peas have created through their fifth and latest studio album, The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies). In the [...]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Corinne Bailey Rae had her first big breakthrough on to the music scene in 2006, with her jazzy hit single “Put Your Records On.” Her unique style, funky sound and silky voice earned her music a home in the ears and hearts of millions of listeners. Her self-titled debut album sold over one [...]
The Traditions Council is on a mission to keep the spirit of, what else, tradition, alive within our campus. In order to ensure that we students stay connected to the university’s rich history, the organization has and will continue to sponsor a wide variety of events, some already established and others that we hope will catch on to one day become a tradition.
