UNCW to host weekly drive-in movies beginning July 10
Cierra Noffke, Lifestyles Editor
July 1, 2020
In response to the continued throes of COVID-19, UNCW, StarNews, WHQR Public Media and the Cucalorus Festival have partnered to present a Curbside Cinema series. Beginning with the second week of July, films will be featured every Friday night in the Kenan Auditorium parking lot. The fee is $28...
Do not let businesses run wild for conveniences’ sake
Darius Melton, Opinion Editor
January 21, 2020
In March 2019, Disney acquired 21st Century Fox, and the general public was split on how this sudden shift in the world of entertainment should be viewed. For some, this was an opening for more crossover between film franchises, most notably between Disney and Fox’s respective Marvel branches. To...
‘Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood’ comes to UNC Wilmington
Caitlyn Dark, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
The University of North Carolina Wilmington's Department of Theatre will soon be putting on a performance that puts a new spin on the classic tale for their 2019 production season. Premiering Feb. 21, at the Mainstage Theatre in the Cultural Arts Building, is "Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood."
Cucalorus 24 preview: Highlighting UNCW students and staff talents
Veronica Wernicke, Opinion Editor
November 5, 2018
Since 1994, filmmakers, movie buffs and artists alike have gathered each November in Downtown Wilmington to celebrate art and screen films from all over the world. Cucalorus is a non-competitive film festival that stands on supporting the creation and exchanging of art. This year Cucalorus 24 will run...
Amy Schumer’s “fight” for wage gap?
Veronica Wernicke, Contributing Writer
September 2, 2017
Where is comedian Amy Schumer right now? Probably somewhere coming up with bits about her weight as it’s what she usually jokes about at her shows. Now where are fellow comedians Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock? Probably coming up with their own bits on their race. However, both Chappelle and Rock will...
The Wombats open up about the holidays, “Glitterbug” and their upcoming show at Ziggy’s
Shannon Robinson | Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
The Wombats add their name to a list of famous bands from Liverpool, alongside The Beatles and Atomic Kitten. The band released their third album, “Glitterbug,” earlier this year and are currently promoting it on tour.“Glitterbug” differs from their previous indie rock albums with its electr...