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Arts & Entertainment A Different Dimension: A Review of Rockin' Rolls Sushi Express By Ashleigh Murr, Staff Writer I ate at Rockin’ Rolls would eat again. The food all Sushi Express at the newer North tasted delicious to me, and I en- Raleigh location, for lunch on joyed a wide variety of sushi and Thurs., Feb 17. The Raleigh loca- other Asian specialties such as tion is located at 9650 Strickland beef gyoza, spring rolls, and miso Road, Suite loi. However, the soup. original location in Durham at Taylor Whitley, ‘19, also 3405 Hillsborough Road, Suite visited the North Raleigh loca- E, is also a convenient drive from tion but for the dinner buffet and Meredith. stated, “When I walked in, it was The unique environment like being in a different dimen- is a fun twist on a typical restau- sion with all the sushi, hibachi, rant scene. My first impression appetizers and sauces you could was excitement for all the types of ever want. Luckily, I went super food I would get to try. The staff hungry.” Her statement sums up was kind as 1 paid upon entry, but the restaurant’s excellent taste after that, as it is a self-serve buf- and unique atmosphere. If you fet, there is not much interaction like Asian food, specifically sushi, with the staff. The restaurant ap- head on over to Durham or Ra peared clean throughout, though leigh and give Rockin’ Rolls Sushi the whole process could allow for Express a try. the spreading of germs depending The Raleigh location on how people grab their food. serves lunch from n:oo a.m. to Each person sits in front of a con- 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 veyor belt which is guarded by a p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, but plastic covering. Across from each is open until io:oo pm on Friday- seat is a small door that can be Sunday. On Saturdays and Sun- opened to grab the desired food days, they serve their dinner menu options as they come by. Because all day from ii:oo a.m. to iO:oo it is not a charge per plate, I was p.m. (The dinner menu includes able to try many different types endless hibachi, while lunch does of sushi that 1 oth'efwse'may ' " not.) Lunch'is Siotgg a pefsbh'and not have branched out to taste. I dinner is $14.99 to account for the tried a unique fried banana sushi extra hibachi. roll that I surprisingly loved and The Vagina Monologues 2019 By Kathleen Daly, Staff Writer, and Caroline Garrett, A&E Editor On Feb. 24, the Extra vaginas. The narratives in the Theatre Company (ETC) at production come from a range Meredith College presented two of women of different races, age showings of its annual production groups, sexualities and genders of The Vagina Monologues—a 2 p.m. assigned at birth. While the topic matinee performance and a 7:30 seems at first to be very specific, p.m. performance in the Studio the production discusses a variety Theatre of Jones Auditorium. The issues affecting women in our original production was written country, from sexual harassment in 1994 and in 1998 inspired the to body positivity to transgender creation of V-Day, a worldwide identity. movement to end violence against Despite there being less women and girls. The Sio-per- than a week between the audition ticket proceeds from this year’s and the performances, the cast performance went to benefit put on an impressive show. Tessa InterAct of Wake County, a Minnich, ‘19, who delivered “The nonprofit that provides resources Flood,” explained, “This was my for those who have experienced first time acting. Hannah Johns, sexual assault and domestic the director, encouraged me violence. The Vagina Monologues to audition and participate in has been produced at Meredith The Vagina Monologues. 1 am so for over to years; fittingly, ETC happy 1 did it! I enjoyed [reading] wrote in the program that the my monologue and it was nice performance was “dedicated to hearing a few laughs while I all of the brave women who came performed.” before us and all of the women we Those considering hope to inspire in the future.” attending the show in the future The Vagina Monologues should keep in mind that it is a collection of monologues features explicit language and written by Eve Ensler about real- discusses sensitive topics. ETC life female’s accounts of their produces The Vagina Monologues femininity as it relates to their every Feb. at Meredith. Meredith Music Events Women Warriors Series : Ain’t I a Woman! Shinnerrie Jackson and The Core Ensemble Wednesday, February 27,2019 8:00 pm Carswell Concert Rachel Niketopoulos, horn Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:00 pm Carswell Concert Hall Meredith Classical Guest Artist Series North Carolina Guitar Quartet Friday, March 8, 2019 8:00 pm Carswell Concert Hall The Music of Bill Robinson Performed by Meredith faculty Sunday, March 24, 2019 4:00 pm Carswell Concert Hall Ready to Move Out: Getting Along with Roommates By Kristen Viera, Staff Writer We’ve all heard them do or say anything about it, your before—unbelievably horrify- roommate might think you’re cool ing roommate stories that should with it.” Agree that issues will be not be wished upon anybody. discussed within 48 hours—that Whether the conflict is extreme or is, not with everyone else, but with not, everyone is likely to run into each other. Sharpe says, “It is okay roommate problems at some point to say ‘Hey, you cannot eat my or another because not everyone goldfish anymore’ because then gets along 100% of the time—as that person knows where they Residence Director Jessica Sharpe stand with you.” Naked, smelly, says, when it comes to roommates, drunk, klepto or gettin’ busy in “it’s not about the, good days.” the same room kind of roommate. College is one of the places where whatever the problem, approach many run into such dilemmas, the situation ASAP the first time but living on campus can be a around. great experience and a comfort- 4. Be considerate. Community able place away from home for living can be a great experience as residents to learn and grow. With long as each resident remembers helpful quotes from an interview that it is a shared space. Sharpe with Sharpe and from The Naked says roommates should “be okay if Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You they are not best friends with their Might Run Into in College by Harlan roommate, but it is important to Cohen, here is a list of things to re- at least be cordial.” Each has the member in order to combat these right to study in the room, and unavoidable situations when they each has the right to ask the other arise. to take their phone conversation outside or put in headphones. I. Communication re- 5. Close friends may take ad- ally is key. To avoid escalating a vantage. Best friends are likely to problem, Sharpe says, “Be open, live together, but remember that be honest, be realistic, and be okay the closer and more comfortable with saying ‘no’... Be okay with the relationship, the less likely disagreeing with your roommate. each person will try to please the Talk about it, and then move on.” other. In other words, they might Each roommate needs to be made be less tidy, expel gas at will or not aware when something has made be as respectful of things, the other uncomfortable and what 6. Use your Resources. Resi- is okay with being shared. dence Life is here to help if the 2. Set boundaries before they situation is too uncomfortable or are needed. Respect each other’s gets out of hand. Most important- difierences, stuff and space. Make ly, if emergency help is needed, do rules or write a roommate agree- not hesitate to call campus police ment to help avoid uncomfortable (919.760.8888), the RD on duty situations. Thing^ch as ^sts, (919.612.6350), or use the counsel sharing food or clothing, clSning ing center (919.760.8427). and noise are big topics of discus sion. The bottom line: Cohen writes, 3. When there is conflict, work “If you want to get along and your it out as soon as possible or it roommate wants to get along, will get worse. Cohen writes that, you’ll get along. If not—welcome “If you see it or hear it and don’t to roommate hell.”
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