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REVIEW: “Jigsaw”

Sean W. Cooper, Staff Writer October 31, 2017

If it’s Halloween, it must be “Saw." For those keeping count, “Jigsaw” is the eighth film in the “Saw” series. The previous film — 2010’s "Saw 3D" — was billed as the final chapter,...

Safety concerns prompt cancellation of Waka Flocka performance mid-concert

Safety concerns prompt cancellation of Waka Flocka performance mid-concert

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor October 29, 2017

People are left to search for answers after rapper Waka Flocka Flame’s concert was canceled before the rapper’s scheduled performance inside UNC Wilmington’s Kenan Auditorium on Wednesday night. Earlier...

REVIEW: “Happy Death Day”

Jonathan Montague, Contributing Writer October 26, 2017

"Happy Death Day" is the not the horror movie we thought it was going to be…and that might just be the thing that makes it so good, putting a spin on two classic tales and keeping it fresh. The film...

Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos

MUSIC TODAY: The importance of mental health among musicians

Kyle Kissinger, Assistant Lifestyles Editor October 23, 2017

Sparked by the recent passings of prominent artists in the music industry, the overall mental health of musicians has been called into question. The deaths of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Chester Bennington...

REVIEW: "Cuphead" – the old is new

REVIEW: “Cuphead” – the old is new

Austin Suther, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017

"Cuphead" is one of the most visually appealing and innovative video games to come out in over a decade. With its 1930s cartoon aesthetic, its hand-drawn visuals and meticulous animations ooze personality...

Grey Oakes: From Dub Idol to American Idol

Grey Oakes: From Dub Idol to American Idol

Carey Shook, Contributing Writer October 19, 2017

Grey Oakes was four years old when American Idol premiered on Fox. He remembers following the journey of season four winner Carrie Underwood, and he remembers his hometown of McLeansville, North Carolina...

ACE Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The tradition behind UNCW’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadowcast

Sean W. Cooper, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

Newly engaged Brad and Janet are returning from a wedding one night when their car breaks down in the pouring rain near a castle. They enter the premises to ask to use the phone, and instead they are...

Movie Review: “Blade Runner 2049”

Sean W. Cooper, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

“Blade Runner 2049” depicts a dystopian future in which replicants, humans artificially created by the Tyrell Corporation’s advanced bioengineering techniques, pervade society. Many of the newer...

Remembering Rock Legend, Father, Friend, Songwriter: Tom Petty

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer October 9, 2017

Tom Petty, singer-songwriter and rock god of the 70s died Monday, Sept. 26 after going into cardiac arrest. He was the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as well as reigning over the rock and...

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...

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