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
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 At a faculty senate meeting last Wednesday, Chancellor Linda Brady outlined the logistics and final figures of UNC-Greensboro’s Union Square project. The project is a public-private partnership with N.C. A&T, Guilford Technical Community College and Cone Health. The total cost of construction for the project, which Brady says “there’s nothing else like in the state,” is … Continue reading Costs and Cuts
By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 My little rant for this week is a bit tragic in some sense. It is an opinion piece that I actually intend to take seriously and yet I know that no matter how loud I type, the people it is addressing will neither read it nor do anything to stop it. I speak about … Continue reading Turn down for what?
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 I started loving to write as soon as I fell in love. I started loving to write once I came to college, and had this vast world of intellect and knowledge thrust upon me. I spoke with my Intermediate Poetry Workshop Professor Shawn Delgado about poetry being a form of expression, hearing his thoughts on poetry … Continue reading The capability of poetry
By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 We’ve all joked about them, dreaded them, secretly or openly judged others because of them: STDs. The United States media seems to have placed a heightened focus on teen pregnancies over the past decade or so. Shows like ‘16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Teen Mom’ both seem to glorify but also shed light on the supposed realities … Continue reading That burning sensation you’ve been trying to ignore
By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 UNCG’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) gathered impactful civil rights leaders from the Greensboro area last week to talk about the past, present and future of the civil rights movement. The panelists were Joyce Johnson, Monica Walker and Derick Smith. Johnson works at the Beloved Community Center, Walker is the diversity officer … Continue reading The civil rights movement today: talks on the past and present
