UNCG security would benefit from Robocop By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Recently, UNCG finished construction of a new campus police station on the south side of the university. Now I don’t intend to lessen the importance of the campus police with this week’s article. UNCG’s police force is an essential asset to the university and those who work to keep our campus safe and secure … Continue reading Dead or alive, you’re coming with me
By Catie Byrne Valentines Day offered a special treat for the children of the Warnersville Community Recreation Center, as the creative development workshop, Community Play!/All Stars hosted a talent show audition. Facilitated by Dr. Omar Ali and coordinated by Domonique Edwards, Emily McNair, Gaylan Wright, Mariah Hunt, Michelle Medley and myself, attendants performed unique talents ranging from singing, dancing, poetry, basketball and cartwheels. As most … Continue reading Valentines Day Talent Show
By Victoria Starbuck The painting is sharp and clear. Though the artist has not drawn a line in years, the edges of color appear perfectly straight as the image is projected onto the screen of the Weatherspoon Auditorium. The moon hangs in the sky as a central focus point while two men bring an end to their long day in a quiet town. “Man Walking … Continue reading Craig Hood at the Weatherspoon
By Mary Windsor As the lights dimmed and voices hushed to a tense silence in the Paramount Theater, 34 students representing Alamance-Burlington schools sat in anticipation to begin the 22nd Annual Times-News Spelling Bee for a chance to compete in the Scripp’s National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C. from May 24 to 29. The audience was filled with teachers, parents, grandparents and friends, all … Continue reading The Times-New Spelling Bee
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Jernigan, Cioffi and Wease pose during mid-dramatic number. The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance premiered the Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret” Friday night with a stellar performance that earned a standing ovation from the audience. The production, which is deemed for mature audiences, featured well-rehearsed sexualized dance numbers and memorable musical performances that attracted the attention of everyone in … Continue reading UNCG premieres “Cabaret”
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer “Better Call Saul,” the prequel to the highly successful television drama “Breaking Bad,” aired for the first time last week on AMC. The show’s premiere spanned over two evenings. The first episode, “Uno,” aired on Sunday, and the second episode, “Mijo,” aired on Monday. Created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, “Better Call Saul” traces the backstory of Saul Goodman … Continue reading “Breaking Bad” fans better “Call Saul”
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer The light was dim, and everyone was focused towards the front of the room were the spotlight was on the performer and the dream. Each student performing had chosen to share what they saw as an expression of their own views, ideas and opinions towards civil rights. UNCG’s Guarantee Scholars Association presented an arts performance, “I Have A Dream 2.0,” … Continue reading UNCG Guarantee Scholars revamp King’s “Dream”
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer “Music should never be about yourself.” Megan Parker said this intently. “That’s what performance art can become really quickly, and that’s not what music is about. It’s about community… I think that’s the whole point of music, to bring people together.” Parker grew up in Hickory, N.C. Like most of her family, she started singing at a young age. “My … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Megan Parker
By Jackson Cooper The third floor of the Brown Building seems to foster more talent, personality and innovation than any of the past seasons of American Idol and The Voice combined. Its hip staff and DJs walk the hallway like they are working at the best place in the world–to many, it’s just that. Recently, WUAG has been experiencing a series of changes that have … Continue reading Slow Burn: The Discreet Changes at WUAG
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print on Feb.11, 2015 I’ve told many stories in my writing and in person about my trips to New York, something I do bi-monthly. I think of it as a spiritual and emotional cleanse, something to rejuvenate my spirit and clear my mind. My friends and family always want to know, why do I keep going … Continue reading Slice of Life: Love on the rocks
