Violist Michael Hall Performs Works by the UNCG Faculty Composers

Emily Cramton    Staff Writer   New Music Greensboro recently presented a concert in the Recital Hall, featuring special guest and alumnus Michael Hall playing viola. The New Music Greensboro program considers itself to be Greensboro’s premier presenter of cutting edge new music, and this particular concert featured compositions by the UNCG faculty composers, among a few other prevalent composers of contemporary music. For Michael … Continue reading Violist Michael Hall Performs Works by the UNCG Faculty Composers

Trials of a First Generation College Student

Sumur Neace Guest Writer I’m a first generation college attendant and I have no idea what I’m doing. My hobbies include: accumulating debt, becoming irrationally angry over the price of textbooks, not really understanding how FASFA works and frequently feeling overwhelmed. How did I get here you ask? Buckle up buttercup, because I’m about to take you on a wild ride. My family of five are … Continue reading Trials of a First Generation College Student

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jane Doe   Staff Writer  It’s difficult to have conversations about the holocaust. And there aren’t many words, as a Jewish person, I can place. Friday, January 27, however, marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and I am compelled to speak. It’s difficult to quantify, to parse the intergenerational trauma of genocide. For some Jews, the holocaust — referred to as the Shoah in Hebrew — … Continue reading International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Inside “Antigone”: A Young Director’s Perspective

Annalee Glatus   Staff Writer “Antigone” was my first experience assistant directing at UNCG and my first experience in any form of directing. Even though it was something entirely new to me I found myself very passionate about it. Last semester I read “Antigone” for my Theatre History class and immediately fell in love with it. The way that it related to our society today, … Continue reading Inside “Antigone”: A Young Director’s Perspective

How Cinematic Style Left the Cinema

Ross Kiefer   A&E Editor Part of the lure of the big screen is this grandiose feeling. We are treated to moments of triumph, introspection and humility. As an audience we’ve also come to realize to that these are not cheap endeavours, as we can see how big budgets afford things like extensive CGI, massive sets and ensemble casts of Hollywood legends. In recent years … Continue reading How Cinematic Style Left the Cinema

Fantastic Podcasts and Where to Find Them

Matthew Paterson    Staff Writer The age of talk radio may seem like a form of entertainment that was proven obsolete by the new age of technology.  Digitally streaming music, aux cords and the dwindling attention span of the newer generations drew audiences away from the radio to more immediate satisfaction. Now audiences are flooded with the power of being able to choose what song … Continue reading Fantastic Podcasts and Where to Find Them

The State of the Local Music Scene

Sam Haw   Staff Writer   Raund Haus Records   After just one short year of action, Durham’s experimental hip-hop beat collective, Raund Haus, will expand into record label game. Founded by Trandle, Gappa, Hubble, Cool Boy 36, Drozy and awaymsg, Raund Haus has hosted various events at Durham venues including The Pinhook, The Shed and Unexposed Cinema. Bringing together DJs, artists and clothing designers, … Continue reading The State of the Local Music Scene

Gender, Race, and Money

Emily Moser   Staff Writer         What were some of the things people learn about money when they’re young? What were some phrases so often repeated? Probably clichés like: “money doesn’t grow on trees” and “money can’t buy you happiness.” Most people have heard the former quote when they spent money carelessly. And, even though the second quote is popular, most were probably under the … Continue reading Gender, Race, and Money

UNCG Softball Goes 4 of 5 in the Battle of the Beach Tournament

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer The UNCG Spartans softball team was back in action last weekend in their second tournament of the young season, Battle of the Beach. The tournament was hosted in Conway, South Carolina. The three day weekend tournament featured matches against the Rider Broncs, UMKC Kangaroos and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.   The tournament started with a game against the Rider Broncs. Our starting … Continue reading UNCG Softball Goes 4 of 5 in the Battle of the Beach Tournament