By Lauren Cherry, Special to The Carolinian Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 I don’t think I’ve fully realized that I’m in France yet. I know that I took a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia, and from there to Paris but it still hits me at random times. It shouldn’t be that hard for me to understand that I’m here seeing as how I do … Continue reading Letters from Abroad: Rennes, France
By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 For Dr. Bruce Kirchoff, part of a professor’s duty is to inspire the students that fill the rows of his classroom. As the keynote speaker for this year’s annual Honors Symposium, Dr. Kirchoff closed the daylong event on Friday with a presentation on the relationship between student and professor. A professor in the Biology department at … Continue reading ‘The White Paper Method’
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 “Something’s going on around here,” sang Cyrus Smith, strumming his guitar, he waxes poetic and sings melodious tunes on Friday nights at The People’s Perk, the recently opened coffee shop on Mendenhall Street. Smith is a relocated artist, musician and museum curator from Portland, Oregon. He moved away from lush forests and overcast skies and has … Continue reading Cyrus sings at The People’s Perk
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The North Carolinian music scene ignited Friday night at New York Pizza on Tate Street with the presentation of a few local punk rock bands. Lilac Shadows, Nest Egg and Wahya’s performed for an enthusiastic, almost full house. Lilac Shadows took the stage first and performed songs from their new album entitled “Brutalism”. The entire performance … Continue reading Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Since the early 1990’s, the Riot Grrrls have been transforming the dynamic of the punk and indie rock music scenes. The Riot Grrrl movement, which was formed in the Pacific Northwest, began as a music, art and literature-based social justice movement that spoke out regarding issues relating to third wave feminism, such as rape culture, body … Continue reading What is Riot Grrrl?
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Five years ago, Arthur Boudman began studying at UNC-Greensboro. He moved to the Gate City where, as a young drummer, he networked his talents and advanced his musical prowess. In Greensboro’s own Black Santa or the dynamic duo that is Sacred Oaks, his drumming provides rhythmic sentiment and welcome solidarity. For years, Black Santa was widely … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Arthur Boudman
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 As the sound check ended, Larry Draugh Jr. approached the microphone at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, jumping right into the show. It was exactly 5:00 as Draugh introduced “Black Rhythm and Blue Harmony: the Sound of a Movement” and his band members for the night. Draugh himself would be on the drums; on … Continue reading Civil Rights Museum hosts music, social commentary
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