Prime Movers Shine at Jan Van Dyke Performance Space

Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer UNCG’s Prime Movers student-led organization, in conjunction with the UNCG Dance Department, held a performance at the Jan Van Dyke Performance Space in downtown Greensboro on Saturday. Prime Movers gives the opportunity for dance majors to choreograph dances and present them to the Greensboro community. Dance majors and non-dance majors alike are able to perform in these works. “It is a … Continue reading Prime Movers Shine at Jan Van Dyke Performance Space

Movie Buffs Unite: Campus Movie Fest is Coming Soon

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Acting is not everyone’s niche in the film business, but at Campus Movie Fest, that is more than fine because the entire production process is the focus. Campus Movie Fest is a festival featuring short productions by students at the university. The winner of the festival will receive a cash prize of $10,000. That being said, the goal is to have … Continue reading Movie Buffs Unite: Campus Movie Fest is Coming Soon

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra to Feature Pianist Nikita Mndoyants

Emily Cramton Staff Writer The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra will perform their latest concert on Nov. 9 and 11 at the Dana Auditorium on Guilford College’s campus. The concert will include various works and is set to present pianist Nikita Mndoyants. The first of Brahms’s piano concertos is the highlight of the program, as it will feature guest artist Nikita Mndoyants. First Prize Winner of the … Continue reading Greensboro Symphony Orchestra to Feature Pianist Nikita Mndoyants

Satirist’s Corner – “Dear John Deere”

Cason Ragland Staff Writer ThoughtCo. claims that “learning is a never-ending process” on the about page of their website. This really should’ve been placed under the section for advertisers but I, nonetheless, was able to take the idea that ThoughtCo. presented and run with it. One article titled, “Top 10 Country Songs About Tractors,” by Robert Silva really struck me. I thought I knew everything … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – “Dear John Deere”

Oh Great, Another Superhero Movie

Sam Haw Staff Writer Recently, “Thor: Ragnarok” was released in theaters, making it the fourth Marvel movie to be released this year alone. In this particular installment of the Thor series, Thor must stop Hela from inflicting a prophesied destruction called “Ragnarok” on his home planet, Asgard. Hela breaks Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and chases him into space, after which he crashes onto Sakaar, a junkyard … Continue reading Oh Great, Another Superhero Movie

UNCG Production, “Getting Out”: An Ex-Prisoner Finding Peace

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor  Literature tells us that stories always have a beginning, middle and end, but literature lies to us. Sometimes stories just run side by side – spiraling outward and in, never really finding a definitive end. The Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre  questioned this cliché on Friday when seven actors took the stage to perform the melancholy and realistic play, … Continue reading UNCG Production, “Getting Out”: An Ex-Prisoner Finding Peace

“Nomadas” is a Triumph for La Llave Maestra

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer The North Carolina Theatre for Young People at UNCG presented “Nomadas,” an innovative and imaginative theatre show on Sunday, as part of Greensboro’s 17 Days Art and Culture festival. The work was performed by La Llave Maestra, a five-member Spanish and Chilean theatre troupe that showcases their four-show oeuvre in multiple countries around the world. The group focuses on visual and … Continue reading “Nomadas” is a Triumph for La Llave Maestra

​Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer After a three year hiatus, Seattle, Washington-based band, Fleet Foxes, returned with their third studio album, “​Crack-Up,” their first release in six years. The record has proven to be a significant departure from the happy-go-lucky days of their folk-rock beginnings, exhibiting a critical evolution for the band in its move towards a gloomier, denser atmosphere.   Like many others, ​”Crack-Up”​ is … Continue reading ​Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety

Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Media is powerful. It is a cliche at this point, but as consumers, we learn a lot from what we see on our screens. Entertainment media shapes our culture, influences our dialogue, provokes and inspires. It also has the power to grant representation to different groups of people over others. For a while now, audiences have made it clear that they … Continue reading Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television

Super FamiCon Returns to Greensboro

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The sounds of a mushroom approaching from behind in Mario Kart and Waluigi’s creepy a*s voice is in the background. Can you hear it? It is Super FamiCon, and it is back for its second video game extravaganza. Super FamiCon is a retro gaming convention and tournament series that will be taking over the Elm Street Center in downtown Greensboro Nov.17-19. … Continue reading Super FamiCon Returns to Greensboro