Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It was not until week three of the 2016 preseason for the public to notice, then San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick was not standing for the National Anthem to protest police brutality towards people of color and injustice in the court system. At the time, Kap was not kneeling next to his teammates, but instead sitting on the bench. The … Continue reading Division in the Country Reflected in the NFL
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer This week, the NBA season begins following one of the most absurd and entertaining off-seasons in recent memory. With so many star players shifting teams and conferences, it was impossible to keep up with. It could be best described as “Manifest Destiny,” as almost everyone in the Eastern Conference migrated to the Western Conference, leading to teams in the west making … Continue reading NBA Season Preview
James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief After driving through the scenic back roads of North Carolina for nearly an hour, I pulled off to a single lane road that lead to a small farm. Turning onto a dirt path I began to see several colorful signs for tickets and camping, people in tye-dye operating tractors and the sound of bluegrass music cresting over the pasture. I … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Limited inspiration is not part of the Greensboro Mural Project’s vocabulary, instead, their essence is found in community inspiration. The Greensboro Mural Project is a volunteer-based group that advocates for justice, democracy and community through public art. These three focal points set their murals apart from others that take home on the walls of Greensboro. To uphold this mission, … Continue reading Greensboro Mural Project: The Past, The Present and Future
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor On the other side of the lights in downtown Greensboro is the Community Theater of Greensboro (CTG), an intimate venue, with every seat having a perfect view. On Saturday, CTG performed their second to last show of the musical classic, “A Chorus Line,” as part of their 68th season. A talented cast ranging from teenagers to college students and … Continue reading Community Theater of Greensboro Finishes “A Chorus Line,” Featuring A Strong Lineup Ahead
Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday, UNCG’s Sinfonia orchestra played their first concert of the semester in the Recital Hall. Led by Dr. Rebecca MacLeod, the group consistently plays with artistry. Their program consisted of music from Vivaldi to new composers, making the evening diverse and showcasing the group’s different skills. One of two orchestras at UNCG, Sinfonia is comprised of both music majors and … Continue reading UNCG Sinfonia Presents Their Fall Concert
Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer It is Hispanic Heritage month; there’s the food, the dancing and the language of course, but one major component about Hispanic culture is the music. There are many Hispanic artists who have impacted not just Latin music, but also the entire American music industry, making it to what it is today. In particular, many female Hispanic artists have made a lasting … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month – Four Influential Latina Singers
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor While Wordsworth and Coleridge are known for their flowery prose, Maura Way is known for her everyday language. The dual poet and New Garden Friends teacher read select poems from her new poetry book, “Another Bungalow,” to a crowd filling every seat and a few lingering on the sidelines at Scuppernong Books on Wednesday. Way’s poems are published in … Continue reading Local Poet Reads from Newest Book at Scuppernong Bookstore
Chauncey James Staff Writer The first of two dialogues using film to discuss issues of social justice started on Tuesday at the EUC, formally known as Reel Talk. A collaboration project between the Office of Intercultural Engagement, Campus Activities & Programs and Housing & Residence Life, Reel Talk comes to UNCG with the goal of starting dialogues in the campus community using contemporary film to … Continue reading Reel Talk: Using The Art of Film to Discuss the Realities of Race
Curtis Hoffman Staff Writer Leah Sobsey is an Assistant Professor of Photography here at UNCG specializing in 19th century photographic processes and 21st century digital technology. Sobsey’s background in both anthropology and photography combine in her pursuit to document, archive, preserve and recontextualize public museum collections of anthropological significance. She has exhibited nationally in galleries, museums and public spaces across the USA, is currently promoting … Continue reading Professor Spotlight: Leah Sobsey
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