By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 After months of trudging through the murky bile, we at last leave the darkness and blinking and step into the light. No, this isn’t a Shawshank Redemption reference, those sewer pipes were even cleaner than the subject we will be discussing today: politics. As I’m sure you’re aware, voting happened this past week and with it we … Continue reading Thank God we’re ad-free
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 The EUC is one of the most visited buildings on campus by students at UNCG. The reason for this may not only be due to it being the student union, but it could also be the fact that it hosts a majority UNCG’s on-campus food options. Convenience and options, like Chick-fil-A and Salsarita’s that you can’t find … Continue reading Fancy, but not free in the EUC
By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Students win in election. In case you didn’t know, Republicans took control of Congress last week. Of course, I’m sure most everyone reading this was aware of that little tidbit of information; however, I have a strong feeling that many reading this were not euphoric on election night, like me. I must admit, the results from last … Continue reading Students win in glorious election
Silverstein’s illustration for “Ickle Me Pickle Me”, as seen in his collection “Where the Sidewalk Ends”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 “That’s an original first pressing mono recording.” Eby pointed behind me at a copy of Miles Davis’s “Kind of Blue” “She was selling if for five bucks!” he exclaimed. “That’s a $150 to $200 copy depending, and the vinyl sounds … Continue reading UNCG’s Chad Eby on poetry-inspired release
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.14 ,2014 “There was once a velveteen rabbit…” So begins Margery William’s classic children’s story about a child’s toy rabbit who is brought to life. In the same way the story’s fairy turns the toy into a real rabbit, UNCG’s Theatre Department has brought the story to life via the stage. Adapted by Janet Allard and directed by UNCG … Continue reading Upcoming: “The Velveteen Rabbit”
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Though UNCG student Emily Dolce is a junior Studio Art major with a concentration in Painting, she strongly believes that “learning how to work in different mediums allows for noticeable growth as an artist.” This belief has steered Dolce towards work in ceramics, work which has led to her involvement the “Broken Dishes” exhibition at the African … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Emily Dolce
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar premiered this past weekend, and it wowed audiences with beautiful shots of deep space, and a riveting plot that kept its viewers hooked. The film is set in the near future, and the world has undergone a catastrophic environmental event that has created an agrarian society that can only grow corn. The protagonist, “Coop,” … Continue reading “Interstellar” Review
By Brian Speice, Photographer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 Warehouse Diaries Graphic designer, artist and owner of Menace, Inc. Studios Jeff Beck presented a pop-up art show this past First Friday in a warehouse on South Elm St. Suckfest Carrboro’s Flesh Wounds performing on Friday night at Suckfest, hosted by the Blind Tiger Continue reading Featured photos: Warehouse Diaries and Suckfest
Lukas Zarges dribbles past an ETSU defender. By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Nov.12,2014 It might just happen. After such a disappointing regular season, a year which began with a win less September, UNCG still has a chance to make it to the NCAA Tournament. This thought sunk in my head as junior forward Jacques Francois’ golden goal slid into the net and UNCG moved on … Continue reading Francois’s goal puts UNCG in next round
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 With the Major League Baseball season over, awards for the past season began to be announced last week. Though not as traditional, below are my awards for the 2014 season. But my awards are somewhat unorthodox compared to the archaic Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards. These awards, according to my perspective, will both … Continue reading 2014 MLB end of year awards
