By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in Mar. 25, 2015 In a show of solidarity, people from all over Greensboro gathered at the city’s Islamic Center Sunday afternoon to remember Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, the victims of last February’s Chapel Hill shooting. In a symbolic gesture, the event was scheduled 40 days after the shooting. 40 days is the grieving period in many parts … Continue reading Sitting in solidarity
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 I like the bicycle because I understand it. I’ve built one from the ground up, I understand how each part works and I can fix mine when there’s a problem. A car is too much for me. It’s a strange sensation to have no idea what’s pushing me along, and that’s how I feel about government … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Political Machine
By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Some fear that our technologically driven era will make certain art forms obsolete. They fear that theater attendance will lower because of the necessity for multitasking that is becoming our norm. But these critics fail to see that technology can create a more diverse audience for art genres that were originally performed only in a theater … Continue reading The Greensboro Dance Film Festival
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Pop rock fans should free their schedules Friday evening for some genuine, all-American fun; Ryan Cabrera will perform at Greene Street Club at 6:00 p.m. as part of the Radio Revival Tour along with Secondhand Serenade, Nick Thomas of the Spill Canvas, Runaway Saints and Wind in sails. Cabrera, affectionately remembered by many for early-2000’s chart-topping … Continue reading UPCOMING: Ryan Cabrera at Greene Street
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Publish in print Mar. 25, 2015 An excited crowd gathered in The Crown at the Carolina Theater on Saturday evening to celebrate the release of AMPLIFIER’s Volume 3, Issue 1 and two-year anniversary. The celebration show featured local bands 1970s Film Stock, Earth Mover, Ivadell and The Bronzed Chorus. AMPLIFIER is a Greensboro-based magazine that features businesses, local artists and other inspirational … Continue reading AMPLIFIER celebrates release, 2-year anniversary
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Greensboro artist and UNC-Greensboro senior Sterling Evans said that it wasn’t until he got to college that he started taking his music seriously. Sterling, who refers to himself as Large Sevan when rapping, says he first started rapping when he was 15 years old. “We’d just use the digital media lab at Warren New Tech – … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Sterling Evans
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema kicked off its art exhibition “SHEroes” Saturday featuring several portrayals of fictional heroines designed by local artists. “Wounds”, designed by Kristin Mehaffey (Greensboro, N.C.), features heroine Sheik a character from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”. The piece, which was created using masking tape, colored pencils … Continue reading Geeksboro unveils “SHEroes” exhibit
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 As Kody Hopkins walked on stage, his presence captured the audience. From his first slapstick stumble, children in the front row giggled. In the Taylor Theater sat parents and their kids, all of whom anticipated the classic fable of “Pinocchio” brought to life by theatre students. What they saw was a unique rendition of the original … Continue reading UNCG Theatre presents “Pinocchio”
By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 This week marks the return of students and classes from the week long Spring break. It also signals the return of my weekly ramblings. Actually, I was planning on retiring but so many people from my 3-to-5 reader demographic demanded that I continue. So here I am, and with Spring break still on so many peoples’ … Continue reading Spring Break and those who are left behind
By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 The majority of us have received those email and text alerts informing us that a crime has occurred or suspicious behavior is being investigated. From attempted robbery to sexual assault, we’ve passively read over multiple warnings that our safety on campus is endangered. Yet, there is an odd mix of students either angered by the lack … Continue reading Are we safe at UNCG?
