On August 14, President Barack Obama tweeted out the links to his summer playlists (both of which are solid, by the way). The POTUS's willingness to be game made us wonder — what's on Chancellor Carol Folt's playlist?
This week, our friends have been loving Carly Rae Jepson's new album, Emotion (these friends just happen to work at the DTH). Columnist, half of Having it All and overall gem Alice Wilder reviewed Emotion track-by-track. Not to be outdone (and following the advice of Alice), Design & Graphics editor and constantly delightful José Valle live tweeted his track-by-track listening experience.
It's basically an R-rated children’s book.
Assistant Arts & Entertainment editor Ryan Schocket and Arts & Entertainment editor Sarah Vassello don't agree on most things, especially when it comes to pop culture. We've started Two Faced, a semi-regular series where we argue about current entertainment "news" with sass always and class sometimes. For round two, we discuss the emerging relationship of Drake and Serena Williams.
For this week's Paigeturner Tuesday, Assistant State and National Editor Benji Schwartz gives Harper Lee's controversial "Go Set a Watchman" four stars, praising the book as a nuanced view of race and idolization.
BREAKING: I'm actually crying because of fear of the unknown
The Medium email (medium@dailytarheel.com) gets sent a lot of music. So much, in fact, that it's hard to go through all of it. But, man, did some public relations person know what they were doing when they sent me an email with "Childbirth's incredible, call-to-action new single, "Let's Be Bad!" New LP, Women's Rights, is out October 2nd on Suicide Squeeze" as the subject.
Your Fridays are busy — we get it. You've got sleep to catch up on, plans to make and feelings to feel after repressing so much during your week to get through it all. But what if you skipped all of your homework to sleep, your party's on Saturday and you deal with your emotions in a healthy way? We've got you covered. Why not watch some movies instead?
Every week, Medium will post a story or review from the vault, #tbt style. This week: a feature from former Arts & Culture staff writer Jaleesa Jones on UNC alumnus and rapper, JSWISS. Originally published on the Canvas blog on April. 4, 2014, this blog is supplemental to an article on hip hop in Chapel Hill that will be released Friday.
Assistant Arts & Entertainment editor Ryan Schocket and Arts & Entertainment editor Sarah Vassello don't agree on most things, especially when it comes to pop culture. We've started Two Faced, a semi-regularly series where we argue about current entertainment "news"with sass always and class sometimes. For our debut, we discuss the Twitter feud of Calvin Harris v. Zayn Malik.
For this week's 'Paigeturner' Tuesday, Editor-in-Chief Paige Ladisic gives Robyn Schneider's "Extraordinary Means" three stars, citing the conclusion as a disappointing end to a compelling novel.
Fifteen minutes before Atlanta-based Microwave were set to open for Sorority Noise and You Blew It! at Cat’s Cradle’s Back Room on Monday night, the atmosphere in the compact venue, boasting a crowd of no more than fifty at the moment, felt strikingly casual.
The announcement of Ryan Adams' Taylor Swift-inspired album, 1989, made my roommate and I wonder — why is Spotify so terrible for cover songs? Regardless, we've got you covered.
Every week, Medium will post a story or review from the vault, #tbt style. This week: a Future Islands Q&A from former Assistant Diversions editor Elizabeth Byrum. Originally published on the Diversions blog on Oct. 31, 2012, this Q&A is in anticipation of the Future Islands' 1000th concert this Sunday.
This week for 'Paigeturner' Tuesday, Editor-in-Chief Paige Ladisic gives "P.S. I Still Love You" by UNC graduate Jenny Han three stars for its unfortunate plot pacing.
In a feat of summertime nostalgia that country artists always seem to sing about, Chase Rice released his music video for "Carolina Can," a soon-to-be hit single from his 2014 album Ignite the Night. The song is a love letter to UNC.
Every week, Medium will post a story or review from the vault, #tbt style. This week: a love letter to local food, written by former Diversions staffer Bo McMillian. Originally published on the Diversions blog on April 17, 2013, this piece is in anticipation of Tomato Day 2015 this Saturday, hosted by Carrboro Farmers' Market.
This week for 'Paigeturner' Tuesday, Editor-in-Chief Paige Ladisic gives "The Wrath and the Dawn," a retelling of “A Thousand and One Nights” by UNC graduate Renee Ahdieh, four stars for its powerful love story.
Every week, Medium will post a story or review from the vault, #tbt style. This week: a review of Holy Ghost Tent Revival's album, Sweat Like The Old Days, written by former Diversions staffer Thompson Wall. Originally published on the Diversions blog on Aug. 22, 2012, this review is in anticipation of the Fourth of July show at Cat's Cradle this Saturday, featuring Holy Ghost Tent Revival and other bands.
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Arts & Culture Editor Sarah Vassello encourages Americans to look past the charm of political entertainment and get to the issues.