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‘Spring Dances’ Exhibit Inventive Variance in Choreographic Composition

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer During the weekend of April 13, upperclassmen in the UNCG Dance Department showcased the works that had been assigned to them by faculty and guest artists over the course of their spring semester repertory classes. The “Spring Dances” show featured four works performed by sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students studying dance performance. The concert demonstrated the variance in the school’s … Continue reading ‘Spring Dances’ Exhibit Inventive Variance in Choreographic Composition

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‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

Trent Ryden Staff Writer  Just over eight months ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, Americans saw what might be, in the words of President Trump, “the most egregious display of hatred and violence,” in several years. This display occurred at the “Unite the Right” rally, where many people were injured, hospitalized and one person even died. During this event, there were protests, rallies, interfaith gatherings, riot gear … Continue reading ‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

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Nap Eyes at The Pinhook

Emily Hicks Staff Writer  If on a Friday night you find yourself walking past The Pinhook in downtown Durham, you might not even think to step inside. From the street, it looks small and cramped and it isn’t immediately obvious that there’s even a stage within. Many folks likely just consider it a bar. From the inside, though, the bar hosts a small stage with … Continue reading Nap Eyes at The Pinhook

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‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer Jennifer Jellicorse, director of UNCG’s new theatre production “Clybourne Park,” recently discussed the storyline of the play in relation to the Triad Stage performance of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” “Clybourne Park,” originally a Broadway play, is writer Bruce Norris’ reaction to “A Raisin in the Sun,” which succeeds Norris’ work by approximately 50 years.   “A Raisin in … Continue reading ‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

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UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer  During the month of April, UNCG is holding its very own pride month on campus. The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) has released a calendar of events, which includes film screenings, workshops, arts and crafts events, dialogues and discussions that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Former President Obama made June the national LGBTQ+ pride month during his presidency. Since this annual event … Continue reading UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

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‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer For those out there who are a part of Wes Anderson’s esoteric fandom, “Isle of Dogs” has had us wagging our tails ever since it was revealed to be stop-motion animation. This is now the director’s second stop-motion picture overall, following the 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Painfully, this being a Wes Anderson film, it got a limited … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

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13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer  The 13th annual UNCG Fashion Show, titled “Under the Seam,” put on by Threads, a student organization in the Consumer Apparel Retail Studies department, was a success. “Under the Seam” took place on April 7 at the Greensboro Marriott Hotel in downtown. The extravagant designs and elegant models were most certainly a sight to see. The student organization was created in … Continue reading 13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

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Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

Annalee Glatus  Staff Writer  This coming weekend sees the opening of “The Magic Flute,” premiered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “The Magic Flute” is an opera written in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that explores themes of good and evil. This opera allows us to believe that good and love will always prevail over evil. In the opera, the Queen of the … Continue reading Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

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Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor This May will bring more than flowers in Greensboro. This month will welcome the release of “Cloud Diary,” the debut novel by writer and co-owner of Scuppernong Books – Steve Mitchell. Though “Cloud Diary” is Mitchell’s first novel, he has previously published a book of short stories, titled “The Naming of Ghosts,” in 2012. His other previous works appear in many … Continue reading Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

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Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer  [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

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