Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Art, dance and media all come together for “Comanche: Hero Complexities” at the Greensboro Project Space. All these elements are working to tell the heroic, but complex story of Charles W. David Jr., who was a black man in the Coast Guard during World War II and became a war hero. Upon entering the space, there is a dance mat in … Continue reading Comanche: Hero Complexities
Sam Haw Staff Writer The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh held their fifth annual Dude Abides party on Saturday. This yearly celebration of the Joel and Ethan Coen’s cult classic film, “The Big Lebowski” usually occurs mid-summer, but this year was pushed back to September to serve as an end of summer celebration. “The Big Lebowski” tells the story of Jeffrey “The Dude” … Continue reading Fifth Annual Dude Abides Party
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Only 30 years ago, less than two weeks after the “Black Monday” global stock market crash, the movie “Wall Street” debuted in cinemas. On Sept. 24 and 27 only, it is coming back. In celebration of the era-defining film, more than 600 movie theaters nationwide will be showing the movie in a limited-time theatrical event. This event is sponsored by Fathom … Continue reading Oscar-Winning Movie, “Wall Street” Returns to the Big Screen for 30th Anniversary
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Greensboro Pride’s 12th annual festival took place Saturday in Downtown Greensboro on South Elm Street. The event provided live entertainment, informational booths and food trucks among its many vendors and participants. The festival is hosted each year by Alternative Resources of the Triad (ART), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to be actively involved with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and … Continue reading Greensboro Pride Elates Audiences
Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer UNCG’s alumni, Brianna Blount, is an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader in Atlanta, Georgia. This is her first season of being an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader and has been a dream of hers for a long time. In May 2017, Brianna Blount graduated from UNCG, with a BA in Dance and with most of her Accelerated Bachelor’s to Graduate degree, which she hopes to … Continue reading A Glimpse Into An Artist’s Mind: Brianna Blount
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last week, Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean Islands and the southeastern part of the United States. While the effects were not as drastic as originally predicted in the United States, 23 people died and millions were affected by flooding and loss of electricity. Hurricane Harvey caused an estimated $75 billion in losses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that the … Continue reading Irma and the “One America Appeal”
Chris Funchess Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 7, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced that her department is evaluating Obama-era Department of Education policies that focus on campus sexual assault. During her speech, Secretary DeVos made clear that “One rape is one too many, one assault is one too many, one aggressive act of harassment is one too many, one person denied due process is one … Continue reading DeVos to Review Obama Era Sexual Assault Policies
Kevin Liu Staff Writer One of the biggest issues that people struggle with in everyday life is their mental health. Mental health has become a key issue in our country that has connected people with many tragedies across the nation. One of many places where concern for mental health is most prevalent is on college campuses. Movies and televisions about college life show the good … Continue reading Mental Health Month at UNCG
Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Sept. 6, 2017 the University of North Carolina at Greensboro announced its highest overall enrollment ever of 19,922 students. “Our record enrollment and steady growth demonstrate that UNCG is living up to its promise as an institution that provides opportunity and academic excellence for both undergraduate and graduate students,” said UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., UNCG Now reported. According … Continue reading UNCG Enrollment Approaches 20,000
Ian Hammock Staff Writer Recently, North Carolina native Tori Carle received the National Leadership Award for her work in recycling. This work, which popularized the material named “plarn,” a fabric made out of plastic, has brought her nation-wide attention after knitting it into items like bedding for the homeless. Thankfully, she had the time to give an interview to the Carolinian. Q: Where did you … Continue reading Tori Carle’s Operation Bed Roll
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