“The first selfies date back to the 16th Century.” By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 With the Internet in the palm of your hand, and a cell phone with a front facing camera, it’s easy to take a picture of yourself (a selfie), and post it on social media. Just add a filter and wait for the likes and comments to come … Continue reading Art of the selfie
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 There I was, dehydrated, covered in glitter, and sitting in a folding chair—not the way I intended to die. I felt like the end was near. It was day four of the New York Fringe Festival. Two years ago I made the trip, upon recommendation from a friend, to see something different. “You’ll love it,” they … Continue reading The Greensboro Fringe Festival
“Foushee-Green grooving to the music.” By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Last Thursday at the Blind Tiger, Greensboro hosted some of the best blues and funk bands around. Chit Nasty, along with The Family and Fat Cheek Kat, filled the venue with energy and soul. Chit Nasty, although having car troubles on the way to the show, entered with energy and were … Continue reading Blind Tiger gets “Nasty”
“A still from “24 days” By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 The 14th season of the Triad Jewish Film Festival is set to kick off next Saturday at the Friendly Center, Regal Greensboro Grande Stadium 16. The Festival Chair, Sarah Milano, was kind enough to invite me to her home and spill all the juicy details on the upcoming screenings and the … Continue reading Triad Jewish Film Festival celebrates 14th season
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Since she was only two years old, Camilla Smigo has been dancing. She has since become a dedicated senior in the dance department with a wide variety of stylistic interests and a passion for choreography. She is the current president of Prime Movers, a student organization within the dance department. Camilla realized she wanted to pursue … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: CAMILLA SMIGO
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 This Saturday, February 7, Winston-Salem’s Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art will become a concert hall for the fourth and final performance of local tour “Across the Blue Ridge: Old Sounds, New Trails”. The tour’s weekly schedule began January 9 at UNCG’s School of Music recital hall and included stops in Mount Airy and West Jefferson. The … Continue reading UPCOMING: SECCA hosts N.C. music
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Jan.28, 2015 On Friday, Jan.16, I was at the office when I read that Tom Ross would no longer be the UNC system president effective January 2016. At first I thought he was planning to retire. However, it was quickly reported that he was being forced out. It was reported in the News and Record that Ross … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Ross’s departure means desolate future for public higher education in NC
By Terrence Hinds, Staff writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Super Bowl Sunday is arguably the biggest event of the calendar year. The game is the culmination of a long grueling NFL season. This year, as it has traditional been since the first game in 1966, features the best team in the AFC Conference and the best team from the NFC Conference. This year is especially … Continue reading Super Bowl preview: Patriots versus Seahawks
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 My older brother is the sports editor for his Southern Connecticut University newspaper. We both were promoted around similar times, and have constantly shared stories, videos, and tips about our positions at our respective campuses. Around this time last year, he sent me a riveting video that featured his school’s basketball team. The Owls, the team … Continue reading Why men’s basketball should play at Fleming Gym
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 After a week of two road games, the men’s basketball team has a record of six wins and 15 losses. Though the team has a lot of decently talented players, it seems that the form of the Spartans of old has resurfaced under head coach Wes Miller. In the final three and a half seasons under … Continue reading Men’s basketball slumps further, loses to Samford and Chattanooga
