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REVIEW: “Dishonored: Death of the Outsider” – An Honorable Performance

Austin Suther, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017

"Dishonored: Death of the Outsider" is one of this generation’s finest stealth experiences. The video game manages to take elements that made the first two "Dishonored" games outstanding, and refreshes...

REVIEW: “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”

Jonathan Montague, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017

Matthew Vaughn and the "Kingsman" franchise returns with all of the style and flair that you would expect from a "Kingsman" sequel. Unfortunately, some might find that this sequel doubles down a few areas...

Still Rocking After 22 Years, Foo Fighters Release Tenth Album

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

The popular rock band Foo Fighters released their tenth album, titled "Concrete and Gold," last week on September 15. The band is characterized by its heavy but melodic sound, an aesthetic Spotify describes...

REVIEW: “IT”

Sean W. Cooper, Assistant Opinion Editor September 22, 2017

“IT” is the 30th mainstream film adaptation of a work of horror fiction by Stephen King. We’ve seen good (1980’s “The Shining”), bad (2013’s “Carrie”), and indifferent (2007’s “1408”)....

ACE to host a 12-hour 80s themed movie marathon

ACE to host a 12-hour 80’s themed movie marathon

Kyle Kissinger, Assistant Lifestyles Editor September 21, 2017

The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) is presenting this year's Mini Hawk-In, a 12-hour movie marathon, on September 30th in Lumina Theater for free. This year will feature films exclusively from...

REVIEW: “mother!”

Sean W. Cooper, Assistant Opinion Editor September 20, 2017

Rarely do I ever go to see a movie twice at the theater. I’ve done it twice in my life: for "Gone Girl" in 2014 and for "Love & Mercy" in 2015. I’m tempted to do it again for "mother!" — not...

The iPhone X, an all-glass design with a 5.8-inch Super Retina display. 
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Apple unveils a new era of luxury smartphones

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer September 16, 2017

The latest model of the iPhone was released this past Tuesday at an Apple event in Cupertino, California. Upgrades to Apple TV as well as the Apple watch were also announced at the event. The unveiling...

Review: XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – A War Worth Fighting For

Review: “XCOM 2: War of the Chosen” – A War Worth Fighting For

Austin Suther, Contributing Writer September 15, 2017
"XCOM 2: War of the Chosen" was planned on being its own game rather than an expansion pack, and it shows. The content the expansion adds is considerable and creates an experience even more strategic and nail-biting than "XCOM 2". Smaller inclusions like player-made propaganda posters and the new Challenge Mode as well as the new factions, environments, story and enemy types creates an expansion pack worth any "XCOM 2" lover’s hard-earned cash.
MUSIC TODAY: Foster The People returns with new experimental album Sacred Hearts Club

MUSIC TODAY: Foster The People returns with new experimental album “Sacred Hearts Club”

Kyle Kissinger, Assistant Lifestyles Editor August 30, 2017

I believe almost everyone has heard Foster The People’s 2011 hit “Pumped Up Kicks” to the point of overkill. I also believe that “Pumped Up Kicks" does not measure up to some of the band’s...

ACE to bring Jesse McCartney to UNCW

Maddie Driggers, Assistant Lifestyles Editor August 28, 2017

The name of the performer for UNC Wilmington’s annual Big Show was released last week through a reveal trailer during Teal Tuesday. Jesse McCartney will be at UNCW on September 22 as the main act for...

The Throne Theater in downtown Wilmington used to be another music venue known as Ziggys by the Sea.

MUSIC TODAY: UNCW graduate leading makeover at historic downtown theater

Calvin Shomaker, Copy Editor April 6, 2017

When McKenzie Bass graduated from UNC Wilmington last May with a degree in communications studies, she was like most UNCW graduates entering the job market - a little uneasy and not wanting to leave the...

MUSIC TODAY: Five best festivals coming to the Southeast

Calvin Shomaker | @cshomaker12, Copy Editor March 30, 2017

Get ready to juke, jive and boogie in the hot sun, because summertime is on its way. For most college students, summer means vacation, freedom, concerts, road trips and much-needed stress relief. So,...

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