Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Dr. Killian Manning places two worlds in one. She is a communication studies professor here at UNCG, while also doubling as a dance instructor at a studio in Chapel Hill. Manning has a fair amount of experience with her craft. Her dance journey all started when she was 8 years old. She danced until she was 15 or 16, but her … Continue reading Mixing Worlds: Communication Studies and Dance
Sam Haw Staff Writer 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Fender Custom Shop, a special-order division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Since its foundation in 1987, the Custom Shop has developed limited edition models with guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, David Gilmour from Pink Floyd and even helped Kurt Cobain with designing his famous Jaguar-Mustang hybrid, the “Jag-stang.” To celebrate the anniversary, the custom … Continue reading Triad Guitar Builder Contributes To Fender Custom Shop’s 30th Anniversary
Cason Ragland Staff Writer We have all experienced it before. If not personally than through a detailed account from a friend. The kind of experience I am talking about is that of playing “Super Mario Brothers.” Released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in September of 1985, it has since been ported and pirated by corporations and consumers for decades. The design and story that … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Super Marxist Brothers
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Upstairs in the Bob & Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery, striking and abstract paintings of different sizes, shapes and colors cover the walls of the Weatherspoon. The exhibit is part of the 2017 17Days Greensboro Art & Culture Festival. UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum is the only southern venue to host “Louise Fishman: A Retrospective,” a traveling exhibit featuring the works of American … Continue reading Louise Fishman: A Retrospective Exhibit of Time, Inspiration and Experience
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer An electricity was in the air at Cat’s Cradle on Wednesday night; the audience could barely contain their giddiness to see Now, Now perform again. The indie rock duo comprised of Cacie Dalager and Bradley Hale has been on hiatus since 2013, with this tour being their first since then. Now, Now decided it was time for a change, they revamped … Continue reading Now, Now at Cat’s Cradle
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor For many, celebration comes in the form of birthday parties and holiday gifts, but for the LGBT+ community, celebration means Gay Pride. On Saturday, Winston-Salem Pride united people from the city’s surrounding regions, but more importantly, it gathered people across the spectrums of sexuality and gender. With a parade, entertainment, local vendors and an after-event party, the day was … Continue reading Winston-Salem Pride: Cherishing People Through Entertainment and Fun
Chauncey James Staff Writer Mecha butlers, demon bloggers, gangster wizards and big Toberlone. Surrealism oozes from every part of “Neo Yokio,” much like the bourgeoisie culture shown in every episode. Created by Ezra Koenig of popular band Vampire Weekend, the new Netflix anime series “Neo Yokio” details the extravagant life of the main character Kaz Kaan, a demon-slayer much more preoccupied with acquiring status and … Continue reading Neo Yokio: Pop Art Redefined for The Millennial Era
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Boundary-defying multimedia band Must Be The Holy Ghost graced the stage with local electronic performer Tide Eyes at Greensboro’s own Revolution Mill on Thursday. The performance came one day before the official kick-off of the 17 Days Greensboro Arts and Culture Festival, an annual celebration of some of the South’s most talented artistic acts. Natty Greene’s Brewing Co. also joined the … Continue reading Must Be The Holy Ghost Lights Up Revolution Mill
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Most college-aged people remember what a phenomenon John Green was during the release of his book “Fault in Our Stars,” the heartbreaking romance tragedy about teenagers battling cancer. John Green is back with a new book entitled “Turtles All the Way Down.” This is his first book published since the release of “Fault in Our Stars” in 2012. In “Turtles All … Continue reading New John Green Book Hits the Shelves
James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief After driving through the scenic back roads of North Carolina for nearly an hour, I pulled off to a single lane road that lead to a small farm. Turning onto a dirt path I began to see several colorful signs for tickets and camping, people in tye-dye operating tractors and the sound of bluegrass music cresting over the pasture. I … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort
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