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Feb 25
4 min

REVIEW: ‘The Prom’ takes TPAC audience on a bumpy but heartfelt ride to LGBTQ triumph

The national tour of Broadway’s “The Prom” hit TPAC on Tuesday, scoring big — though sometimes questionable — laughs and getting people grooving in their seats with its dynamic dance moves and discoey beats. The musical’s plot erupts from the meeting of two main narratives: one of two gay teens and one of four narcissistic Broadway stars. At first, the two sets of character arcs don’t seem to gel. Broadway’s ironic eagerness to poke fun at its own culture often oddly taints t

Celebrating Valentine’s Day: Activities to do with bae, besties or by yourself

Jackson Herrman

Feb 14
4 min

Celebrating Valentine’s Day: Activities to do with bae, besties or by yourself

College students manage some tight budgets, and if you’re looking to spoil that special someone this Monday, maybe you need an option that won’t break the bank. Lucky for you, the Vision has drawn up some fun and fresh itineraries for you to enjoy on Valentine’s Day — no matter your relationship status. Last-minute plans for you and your sweetheart: Guess who’s coming to Bridgestone for the biggest V-Day show in town? It’s Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia tour! You and your sweet

REVIEW: Broadway’s ‘Mean Girls’ brings fast-paced fun to the TPAC stage

Meagan Irby

Feb 11
3 min

REVIEW: Broadway’s ‘Mean Girls’ brings fast-paced fun to the TPAC stage

The 2004 cult classic “Mean Girls” sprung to life on stage in TPAC’s Jackson Hall on Tuesday. Fans of the film will be delighted to discover the musical adaptation maintains much of the screenplay’s caustic wit, including the ultra-quotable quips that elevated it to its iconic status, echoing sarcastically down many high school halls over the last 18 years. Like the movie, the musical follows the sheltered heroine Cady Heron as she’s uprooted from her homeschooled life in Afr

Nashville’s newest museum explores the impact of Black music in America, including a gospel ex

Melody Scott

Nov 3, 2021
4 min

Nashville’s newest museum explores the impact of Black music in America, including a gospel ex

Alive with sights, sounds and history, the National Museum of African American Music shines a light on the often-overlooked influence of Black music in America. The museum opened Jan. 17, 2021 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day — at Fifth and Broadway, the center of Nashville’s bustling downtown. Through six highly interactive galleries, NMAAM educates visitors about about different music genres originated by Black artists, lifting up African American history and art in the heart

Come breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Saleh brothers at 615 Deli have customers covered

Lillie Burke

Oct 15, 2021
6 min

Come breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Saleh brothers at 615 Deli have customers covered

A businessman sits in one corner of the bright dining room, clad in a white button-up and slacks and typing away on his laptop. The remnants of his breakfast have long been set aside in a white to-go box. A college girl enters in sweatpants and fluffy pink slippers to order avocado toast and an iced coffee. Then, a family of four, who orders five breakfast burritos. A middle-aged mom-type makes her way in next, ordering a large black coffee. “We only have one size.” “Oh, that

Student entrepreneurs run successful online startup What’s Hubbin’

Lillie Burke

Nov 12, 2014
3 min

Student entrepreneurs run successful online startup What’s Hubbin’

Belmont students Channing Moreland, Makenzie Stokel and Seth Clarke have undertaken the task of starting up the company What’s Hubbin’ that compiles all of the musical events happening in the Nashville, Tenn. area in a one-stop calendar for consumers. The three students released their first site a year ago, and this week the team plans on releasing an updated site with a new design and more mobile-friendly features. The idea first came to the group after it first arrived in N

Lillie Burke

Nov 4, 2014
2 min

Bruins and ballots

With elections for national and state level positions going on today, Belmont students are becoming more involved in the political process. Students contend that getting involved in the process leads to a smarter electorate and better representation. “These people will be making the decisions that we all will have to live by,” junior Brandon Stover said. Stover has been interning with Mike Queen, a candidate for the state Senate in Stover’s home state of West Virginia, since

Lillie Burke

Oct 17, 2014
3 min

Seven local restaurants to support

Food is everywhere, calling on our bank accounts to spend money on greasy fats that leave our stomachs queasy. Nashville, Tenn. is a food city, but the sheer amount of options makes it difficult to choose where to eat. If you want to make the most out of your buck, support these local restaurants that buy their healthy ingredients from local farmers. Burger Up At Burger Up, the beef comes directly from Triple L Ranch in Franklin, Tenn. The majority of the restaurant’s produce

First in First Friday series is huge success

Lillie Burke

Oct 6, 2014
2 min

First in First Friday series is huge success

Nashville’s dedication to the arts is everywhere. If you want to find it, sometimes all you have to do is look on the other side of the street. On Oct. 3, Local Honey hosted the debut of First Friday, presented by Hooligan Recordings. An afternoon dedicated to celebrating artistic culture, First Friday was a medley of free live music, photography, digital art and fashion. The seven-band lineup included Belmont artists Mocha, Nodaway as well as several others. Lining the outs

Seven local green businesses you’ve overlooked

Lillie Burke

Oct 1, 2014
3 min

Seven local green businesses you’ve overlooked

As a college student it can be easy to go a week without leaving campus. When you have all of the resources surrounding you, why go off campus? Businesses in Nashville are becoming more aware of the need for sustainability. Next time you venture off campus for stocking up on supplies or to try a new activity, it will be worth your while to check out these local green companies. Urban Green Lab Urban Green Lab is the primary nonprofit for improving the health of our city throu