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The Department of Media Studies at UNCG: Get Creative!

Alexis BooneStaff Writer There is not a day you don’t run into someone from a liberal arts program here at UNCG.  If you ever wanted to become more familiar with how different communication channels deliver the perspectives on our way of life and straightforwardly sway our feelings and observations, whether it be television, radio, or social media, consider a major in Media Studies. Media Studies … Continue reading The Department of Media Studies at UNCG: Get Creative!

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UNCG Presents: William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

Hannah HallStaff Writer On February 14th, 2020 UNCG’s production of William Shakespeare’s other worldly play “The Tempest” opened at the Taylor Theatre. With immersive stage production, amazing acting, and hypnotic music the UNCG’s School of Theatre took the stage by storm and made their version of “The Tempest” one to remember. To start off, the stagecraft was absolutely phenomenal. The most striking factor was the audience … Continue reading UNCG Presents: William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

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An Interview with Ian McDowell, Author & Illustrator of Alphabestiary

Austin HorneStaff Writer Ian McDowell is a Greensboro based author, illustrator, and journalist. A huge fan of old school creature features, science fiction, and fantasy; Ian has been writing nearly his whole life. He’s contributed short fiction to numerous publications and collections including Asimov’s Science Fiction and Mondo Zombie. Ian has also written several books of his own and has been praised by Neil Gaiman … Continue reading An Interview with Ian McDowell, Author & Illustrator of Alphabestiary

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A & E, arts and entertainment

UNCG Puts on The Vagina Monologues

By Alexis Boone Staff Writer This past weekend, UNCG presented a production of The Vagina Monologues, Sponsored by UNCG’s Housing & Residence Life Social Justice & Diversity Initiatives, Residence Hall Association and Elliott University Center. The Vagina Monologues is a play written by Eve Ensler and first performed in 1996. The play is a collection of research and interviews, which were then turned into monologues … Continue reading UNCG Puts on The Vagina Monologues

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Miss Americana: The Taylor Swift Story

By Victoria Cox Staff Writer In the new Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, Taylor Swift lets fans have an inside look at her life throughout her career as a country/pop superstar. After many setbacks, both personally and professionally, Swift returns with her new album, “Lover,” which the documentary is named after a song on the album. The journey to stardom was a long and winding road … Continue reading Miss Americana: The Taylor Swift Story

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Melon, Forever.

Gabe ParkerStaff Writer Anthony Fantano, AKA “Melon”, AKA “best teeth in the game”, AKA “The internet’s busiest music nerd” is one of the most popular and important music gurus on the web. For millions of dedicated followers, he provides fun, quirky entertainment as well as thoughtful takes on both popular and lesser known music. On January 18th, 2020, fans eagerly watched the finale to his … Continue reading Melon, Forever.

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Shawn Copeland: A Performance For The World

Hannah Hall Staff Writer On Thursday, January 30th clarinet player Shawn Copeland returned to his alma mater and performed at the UNCG School of Music’s Tew Recital Hall. The two hour long performance was filled with a myriad of different musical pieces. From original pieces inspired by events that were impactful to his personal life to classic Bernstein pieces, the performance told a story of hope in a world that … Continue reading Shawn Copeland: A Performance For The World

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Melon, Forever.

Gabe ParkerStaff Writer Anthony Fantano, AKA “Melon”, AKA “best teeth in the game”, AKA “The internet’s busiest music nerd” is one of the most popular and important music gurus on the web. For millions of dedicated followers, he provides fun, quirky entertainment as well as thoughtful takes on both popular and lesser known music. On January 18th, 2020, fans eagerly watched the finale to his … Continue reading Melon, Forever.

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A & E, Visual & Performance

Emmylou Harris Returns to UNC-Greensboro: Her three chords and the truth to UNCG Students

Victoria Cox Staff Writer On January 24th, 2020, Emmylou Harris returned to UNCG for a Masterclass and Q&A before taking the stage at her alma mater that same night.  The Masterclass began with Harris recalling her days as a theatre student at UNC-Greensboro and her times performing at The Red Door. “I was a serious student…” and her memories of her former professors were ever … Continue reading Emmylou Harris Returns to UNC-Greensboro: Her three chords and the truth to UNCG Students

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