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Arts Entertainment Bruno Mars and RHCP to Headline Halftime Show Anita Holliday, staff writer Shifting gears from the usual mainstream chart-topping artists like Madonna and the Black Eyed Peas, whose names were enough to solo headline, the Halftime Show of Super Bowl XL- VIII will enlist the musical talents of Bruno Mars and The Red Hot Chili Peppers for its halftime show performance. Nominated for seven Grammy Awards and named Billboard’s Artist of the Year for 2013, Bruno Mars’s singing career has included the hits songs “Grenade” and “The Lazy Song” and over 58 million singles sold worldwide. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, com posed of members Michael Balzary, Anthony Kie- dis, Josh Klinghoffer and Chad Smith, are one of the most popular groups of modern time. RHCP’s musical blend of rock, funk and rap has resulted in more than 60 million albums sold worldwide and seven Grammy Awards. This year will make for an intriguing show as some could wonder what led to the choice of having two acts both headlining halftime. The 20 year age gap between RHCP and Bruno Mars provides entertainment amongst the varying ages who watch the popular program, but is it what viewers want to see? Freshman Rheagan Jackson is looking forward to Bruno Mars performing but recognizes the Super Bowl’s change in direction this year by having two musical performances. “I think the acts might bring a smaller audience be cause of the genres and the age gap in between the performers, fans and blends of the music genres. Not everyone loves Bruno Mars, especially boys.” Along with a good game, Jackson enjoys all the festivities the Super Bowl has to offer and is over all looking forward to a good show. “I’m excited for my mind to be blown. I want them to surprise me in a pleasant way,” said Jackson. “The mix of genres will represent more of the population.” said freshman Adelen Kirkland. “I want to see how they will collaborate. I feel like it would be two separate acts and they would play off each other in the mist of transitioning.” Kirk land finds the headliner pairing interesting and impacting the big viewer turnout slightly. “View ers who just watch for the ads and the halftime show may end up liking it but will be apprehensive at first because it is just something completely dif ferent.” said Kirkland. Entertainer and recording artist, Beyonce, headlined The Super Bowl’s 2013 Halftime show last year with 108 million viewers which became the second most watched halftime show after Ma donna’s halftime performance in 2012. Expecta tions are always high. Will you be tuning in? via fanpop.com Super Bowl XLVIll: Land or Air? via forbes.com Maitlyn Healy, A&E and sports editor • Super- Bowl XLVIll will be a battle of land and air between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Se- ahawks. It has been a long time since these two teams have seen the big game, and this one should be a very interesting matchup. PeWon Man ning’s offense will take on Seattle’s tough defense in a game that hass got everyone betting this season. The Denver Broncos finished the regular season 13-3 as Manning passed the 5,000 passing mark with a grand total of 5,477 passing yards. Denver finished the season at num ber one in scoring offense and num ber one in total yardage in the NFL. Manning is in his 16th season in the NFL and is 1-1 in his trips to the Su per Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. There are rumors of retirement in the near future for Manning. Will he bring home a second Lombardi before leaving the game for good? The last time the Denver Broncos went to the Super Bowl was in 1999,15 years ago; they beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-19. Will they be able to- pull off another offensive victory for the AFC? The Seattle Seahawks also finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, but they did it under a much newer quarterback. Russell Wilson, a former NC State quarterback, is only in his second year in the NFL. Wilson threw for a total of 3,357 yards this season. The Seahawks finished the season with the best defense in the NFL, number one in scoring defense and total yardage allowed. Richard Sherman caused quite a stir on so cial media after he claimed himself to be the “best corner in the league” in a post-game interview after the NFC Championship game. Sherman’s sta tistics back him up, but can he prove it when it really matters? Super Bowl XLVIll will be the Seahawks second franchise appearance; they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. Can newbie Russell Wilson finally bring a Lombardi to Seattle? The Broncos are currently favored over the Seahawks -2.5. The game will take place in MetLife Sta dium on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on Fox. Meredith’s Faculty and Staff showcase their “Creative Spirit” Fantasia Evans, staff writer The Meredith College community gathered together Jan. 23 to celebrate the opening of The Creative Spirit”, a gallery featuring art created by Meredith College faculty and staff. For over one year Art Education major, Beverly Mecum, has organized “The Creative Spirit”, currently located in the Rotun da Art gallery in Johnson Hall. The gallery consists of everything from paintings, ceramics and photog raphy to quilts and brightly painted egg gourds. Me cum commented on the importance of The Creative Spirit” by saying, “Everybody has some piece of them that’s creative and they express it in a way that allows us to see a side we don’t usually see. The gallery gives faculty and staff a chance to showcase their talents. It features a number of works that include the digital photography of Dr. Lyn Au- brecht, psychology professor, and a felted, stitched and dyed creation titled “Rock Garden” by Emily Howard, an adjunct art department faculty. Mecum also made sure to let those experiencing the gallery know to take a look at the artist’s statements. The art ist’s statements beside each piece of art add insight into the work they have created as well as their unique outlook on the world around them. Sophomore Class President, Meredith Hovis, revealed her excitement for vievdng the art. “It’s a great opportunity for stu dents to see faculty and staff outside of their usual element and outside of the way we students typically experience them,” said Hovis. The gallery showcases the work of many other faculty and professors, such as; the brightly colored alcohol ink egg gourds cre ated by Director of Facilities Services, Sharon Camp bell, and even a piece of potteiy created by English professor. Dr. Eloise Grathwohl. “The Creative Spir it” gallery will remain open until March 23. The Colton Review is now accepting submissions! Send your poetry, short stories, and experimental pieces to: coltonreview@ email. meredith.edu.
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