Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief The first thing you notice when you walk through the gates of Shakori Hills are the smiles. Above the sounds of bluegrass from the Cabaret tent and the smell of sage wafting through the air, are the smiles being worn by festival-goers of all ages, races, and amounts of tie-dye. It is those enormous grins accompanied by a jovial, “Happy Shakori!” that … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Celebration of the Weird and Wonderful

  Keia Harris AE Editor In September, FOX aired the third season of STAR, a show following a trio girl group based in Atlanta, and of course, we were all waiting to see the results of the many cliffhangers that ended season two. Last season, Lee Daniels had the audience asking who would be alive for the third season, as Alexandra Crane (played by Ryan … Continue reading “STAR” Is Back for a Third Season!

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer  To put it simply, Venom is a hot mess, but I would recommend it to anyone. Though it’s messy and could do with some better writing, it is an incredibly fun movie which focuses on a villain instead of a superhero for once. The story follows an ex-reporter named Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy. In his attempt to bring down … Continue reading Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer  For any education major, the scholastic apex of your college experience will be student teaching. You’ve built up your pedagogical skills for three and a half obstacle-ridden years to finally get the opportunity to begin passing on your wisdom to the next generation. It’s the final step before getting your own classroom, having your own students and making your own rules. … Continue reading The Art of Teaching (Dance) Teachers to Teach

Keia Harris AE Editor As the fall season rolls in, we are all rushing to enjoy these last precious days of beautiful Carolina weather. If you’re like me, after all of that studying you’ll want to spend as much of your free time away from the books and find a new adventure downtown. If you enjoy a laid-back environment paired with the latest mainstream music … Continue reading A Mardi Gras Experience in Greensboro

Trent Ryden Staff Writer  Once again, the critically acclaimed and highly controversial superstar rapper Kanye West, who now identifies himself as “Ye” made headlines in regards to both his performances and his ranting on Saturday night on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. West, who is no stranger to controversy and upheaval, staged an impromptu rant going off on topics such as politics and the media, stating … Continue reading Kanye West is Going Off the Rails

Keia Harris AE Editor Last Friday night, Sept. 28, 2018, Josephus Thomas III performed a number of his original spoken words at The Poetry Café located on the second floor of Triad Stage in downtown Greensboro. Josephus has been performing his original spoken word pieces at The Poetry Café for over 10 years, and his experience is shown in his work. The night was intimate … Continue reading The Poetry Café with Josephus Thomas III

Eden Landgrover  Staff Writer  On Sept. 27, 2018, the prestigious UNCG Wind Ensemble took the cavernous UNCG Auditorium stage by storm, giving their audience a performance that inarguably went off without a hitch. This transformative presentation of technical ability and raw passion gave the audience a night of revelation and transfiguration, bringing them from their childhood to the shining sea. Comprised of fifty hand-selected musicians … Continue reading UNCG Wind Ensemble Inspires, Transcends and Provokes

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer Last week UNCG premiered the beloved rock musical, “‘Hair’”.  It is a show about the lives of a group of hippies living in 1960s New York City. The cast was full of energy and the parts were all well acted, but the real stars of the show were the production design, costumes and, of course, the hair. However, the history behind … Continue reading UNCG’s Hair: A Blast From a Very Familiar Past