Poetry, hip-hop and … financial management? It’s not every day that these words are in the same sentence. But it might be just as rare that a combination of charisma and commitment manifests itself in somebody as capable as Allen Mask.Tall and clean-cut, Mask is as easily at home in a three-piece suit as he is wearing a pair of Nikes and hi-fi headphones.
Wailing out of Texas like a barnstorm banshee, Andrew Anderson’s latest album merges country and rock-a-billy with a modern aesthetic. As Long as This Thing’s Flyin’ relies upon Anderson’s ability to use the full spectrum of his western style. His meaningful and sometimes blunt lyrics sound like Cake, if that band used fast mandolin or banjo.
When an album is touted as a guitar lover’s dream there are serious promises to keep. In their latest release, Citay digs through rock history to weave irony and references to classic rock into something to satisfy people yearning for the bygone days of guitar greats.
Homer Simpson once equated selling pretzels to desperately trying to cram one more salty treat into America’s already bloated snack hole. Hard rock and munchies aren’t exactly apples to apples, but Feeding the Fire does a lot to stand out from a crowded field with DisInfoNation.
Homer Simpson once equated selling pretzels to desperately trying to cram one more salty treat into America’s already bloated snack hole. Hard rock and munchies aren’t exactly apples to apples, but Feeding the Fire does a lot to stand out from a crowded field with DisInfoNation.
Homer Simpson once equated selling pretzels to desperately trying to cram one more salty treat into America’s already bloated snack hole. Hard rock and munchies aren’t exactly apples to apples, but Feeding the Fire does a lot to stand out from a crowded field with DisInfoNation.
After only a week in existence, the University’s newest dining option is proving that sustainable food could be a sustainable option.Lenoir Mainstreet’s newest restaurant, 1.5.0., has been profitable in its first week in business, and University officials said they are hoping students will continue to support the healthy campus eatery.
Food possibilities for UNC’s futureMedical research: Possible Alpine Bagel in the Bioinformatics BuildingMedical Classes Neighborhood: Dental School convenience storeUNC Libraries: Starbucks in the Undergraduate Library or Davis LibraryLenoir Mainstreet: Papa John’s PizzaNorth Residential Neighborhood: Convenience storeSouth Residential Neighborhood: Convenience Store with Quizno’s in Rams Village #1Future students might enjoy shorter lines and more food choices if Carolina Dining Services acts on recent proposals.Some of the proposals — put forth by a market research company — include major renovations to Lenoir Dining Hall, as well as the addition of a Wendy’s near the Pit and a restaurant in Ram Village.While some of the options are likely to appear on campus, others such as a convenience store in the Cobb Residence Hall area are unlikely to win approval.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro are known for a vibrant music scene.And for the next few weeks, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be an unusual venue for a different type of production: laser rock shows.For the first time since 2004, the planetarium is putting on a set of laser shows that are choreographed to psychedelic music from artists like Pink Floyd, U2 and Led Zeppelin.“I think it’s well done,” said senior Travis Ray, a student assistant in charge of ensuring the shows run smoothly. “It’s definitely a change from the normal planetarium shows.”
Students have met the prospect of a Wendy’s restaurant in the Student Union with mixed feelings after learning that Carolina Dining Services is leaning toward the fast food franchise.Administrators revealed a plan last week to expand on-campus dining options by opening a Wendy’s in the space occupied by the copy center in the Union.
