Concept Albums: How Music and Storytelling Unite

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer/Social Media Manager If you’ve ever listened to an album and noticed how the lyrics across the tracks all relate to one another, you were probably listening to a concept album. One definition of a concept album is “an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually,” and I think that this is a perfect summation … Continue reading Concept Albums: How Music and Storytelling Unite

New York Football is Back!

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Six weeks into the season, the New York Giants sit second to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East with five wins and one loss. The New York Jets also claim the second-place spot in their division, the AFC East, only trailing the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills. When the season began, the expectations for New York football were astronomically … Continue reading New York Football is Back!

Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace

Sam Phillips Features Editor When Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Thursday, much was naturally made of her setting a new record for shortest tenure—45 days, plus a lame duck period before a successor is elected “within the week.” The previous record holder, George Canning, died after 119 days in office in 1827, meaning Truss is entirely likely … Continue reading Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace

This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Fall 2022 Campus Nature Challenge From the Office of Sustainability Website: The goal of the 2022 Fall Campus Nature Challenge at UNC Greensboro is to engage our campus community in a citizen science project to increase biodiversity awareness by photographing, recording audio and cataloging plants, animals (including insects) and fungi during a week-long “bioblitz” on campus. The event will take … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

Erin Yandell Staff Writer “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a Shakespeare comedy frequently adapted and performed by numerous acting companies since its origin in the late sixteenth century. Its popularity stands the test of time, incorporating the themes of love, mischief and enchantment and the unique element of showing a play within a play. The story follows four Athenian couples who are stuck in a … Continue reading Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

Movie Review of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” 

Aliyah Gibbs Staff Writer/Editor Jordan Peele has proved himself as a renowned and respected director, producer and cinematographer in film. I have been so impressed by his journey to this status, and I feel most people share the same sentiment. I, like many others, was introduced to Jordan Peele through the comedy duo Key and Peele. He and his co-star Keegan-Michael Key had a successful … Continue reading Movie Review of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” 

Spartans Trump Clemson in Tiger Town

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday, October 11th, the UNCG Men’s Soccer Team traveled to Clemson, S.C., to play their second ACC matchup of the year. Entering the matchup, the Spartans were ranked No. 23 in the National Coaches Poll; the Tigers sat at No. 18. There has been some recent history favoring the Spartans as they handed Clemson their first loss of the … Continue reading Spartans Trump Clemson in Tiger Town

UNCG celebrates career of former professor and Poet Laureate: Fred Chappell

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer On Oct. 1, in the Alumni House on campus, there was a celebration from 1 p.m. through 7 p.m. to commemorate the career of former UNCG English professor Fred Chappell. “I Am One of You Forever” was a free event on campus dedicated to celebrating the career of Chappell and the legacy left at UNCG.  Named for one of Chappell’s … Continue reading UNCG celebrates career of former professor and Poet Laureate: Fred Chappell

A Ghoul Guide to Halloween Films

It is finally October, which marks the beginning of a chilling season filled with decorations, gore and all the thrill you can seek. If you love a good scare, then you’ll truly enjoy celebrating the holiday with a variety of hair-raising films that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Veronica Glover Staff Writer Halloween happens to be my favorite holiday of the … Continue reading A Ghoul Guide to Halloween Films