Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1913, a composer hailing from Russia named Igor Stravinsky wrote the work “The Rite of Spring,” the last of his three great early works. Choreography for the piece was made by Vaslav Nijinsky. Up to this point, ballets were the epitome of grace and artistic beauty. Slender young woman moving their bodies like swans across the stage, as serene orchestral … Continue reading The Art of Athletics
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer All those looking for quality, week-long entertainment in the near future, look no further than the first annual NC Comedy Festival. Presented by Greensboro’s own Idiot Box Comedy Club (located in the basement of Geeksboro Coffee House), the festival starts this Feb. 19, running until the evening of Feb. 24, and promises an eclectic and entertaining mix of shows for comedy … Continue reading NC Comedy Festival Promises Laughs, Novelty
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer In order to celebrate Black History Month, it is only appropriate to celebrate those African Americans that came before and influenced the world we live in today. There is hardly anything in the world more influential than literature and books. Even with all the media today, books are still significant sources of entertainment and learning. That being said, let’s learn about … Continue reading Black Excellence in the Literary World, Both Historically and Presently
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Happy Valentine’s Day, UNCG! Today, people all over the country celebrate love in all kinds of different ways. Stores are stocked with chocolates, flowers and oversized stuffed animals. On the Bronx Zoo’s website, you can even name a cockroach after your sweetheart (or ex-sweetheart, maybe). For all the cheesiness that ensues on this Hallmark-created holiday, maybe the cheesiest tradition is … Continue reading Your Favorite Cheesy Love Song Probably Isn’t Romantic At All
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor A lot can be learned from pairing things, like the recent Scuppernong book reading featuring essays about housing the dead and a coming-of-age memoir. The two authors, Thomas Mira y Lopez and Daisy Hernández, read chapters from their books and spoke on the contradictory subjects at the bookstore in downtown Greensboro on Friday. Thomas Mira y Lopez, a New … Continue reading Two Books and Two Authors: One Speaking of Life, the Other of Death
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The electricity of competitive college pride arose in the audience of A&T’s Harrison Auditorium on Saturday, as students from several colleges and universities across North Carolina gathered to compete at Battle of the Schools—African Dance Competition for the second time. Battle of the Schools is a competition and fundraiser all in one, donating its proceeds to the nonprofit Education … Continue reading UNCG Wins Battle of the Schools—African Dance Competition Two Years Running
Chauncey James Staff Writer Marvel’s “Black Panther” has become a cultural moment in America. Announced over four years ago among a stacked slate of superhero epics, “Black Panther” immediately led to a mass rejoice of black audiences being able to see a four-quadrant blockbuster comprised entirely of faces and bodies that looked like their own. One of those in the middle of rejoicing was rapper … Continue reading Black Panther – The Album: A Unified Diaspora
Emily Cramton Staff Writer A crowd packed the School of Music’s Organ Hall to hear the talented and inspiring Beo String Quartet on Friday night. Created in 2015, the Beo String Quartet formed as an exploration of live performance and string quartet masterpieces. The 21st century is a strange and interesting time for classical music in a lot of ways, and the Beo String Quartet … Continue reading Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Singing is an art form that can bridge gaps and create connections between different cultures, it is a universal language that can bring joy and peace to anyone no matter what language they speak or their background. It has the ability to cause a war to stop, even for just a night like in World War I when the Germans began … Continue reading Carolina Theatre: Find Some Neighborly Unity at CommUnity Sings
Sam Haw Staff Writer Within the last few weeks, every band ever has announced a spring show in North Carolina. Sure, that’ll be great down the road, but it can be difficult staying patient until then. However, sometimes a gem sneaks its way into these sparse winter lineups. Jens Lekman serenaded a sold-out Pinhook on Friday night. The Swedish singer-songwriter, armed with only an acoustic … Continue reading Review: Jens Lekman Sells Out The Pinhook
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