10th Annual UNCG Collage Performance: “Atlantic Crossings”

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer UNCG’s Collage concert, a celebration of world music and the prowess of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, kicked off the new school year with its 10th annual performance on Sept. 9. The theme for this year was “Atlantic Crossings,” an exploration into the melding of musical cultures as differing civilizations crossed the Atlantic Ocean. The production includes performances by … Continue reading 10th Annual UNCG Collage Performance: “Atlantic Crossings”

New Music Greensboro presents Collapss

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Thursday, New Music Greensboro kicked off their new concert season with a performance at Scuppernog Bookstore in downtown Greensboro. New Music Greensboro is the city’s primary presenter of music on the cutting edge, with concerts from UNCG’s own ensembles and students, as well as featured special guests and events. This past concert hosted Collapss, a group which considers themselves to … Continue reading New Music Greensboro presents Collapss

Romance, War, “South Pacific”: A Triad Stage Production

Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Triad Stage, a non-profit professional theater, will start the season off with the musical “South Pacific.” This upcoming production is in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and will be part of their 2017-2018 Concert and Lecture Series. Triad Stage is taking on this highly-anticipated musical, composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book … Continue reading Romance, War, “South Pacific”: A Triad Stage Production

How Black Mirror Reflects Society’s Subconscious Fear of Technology

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Humanity’s fear of machines has plagued us since the invention of technology, and now with a society dependent on their cell phones, the foreboding feeling we may be trapped is more prevalent than ever. The TV series, “Black Mirror,” capitalizes on and explores that grim possibility of technology influencing our future in the darkest way possible. Each episode takes place in … Continue reading How Black Mirror Reflects Society’s Subconscious Fear of Technology

Faculty Art Makes an Appearance at the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer It is rare that students ever get to see their teachers’ work in the subject they are teaching, but for the visual arts students at UNCG, this is a reality. This past week introduced the UNCG Faculty Biennial Collection. This collection features various art forms all created by visual art faculty at UNCG. On Friday both faculty and students alike went … Continue reading Faculty Art Makes an Appearance at the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Wes Fest Returns to Geeksboro

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This September will be a quirky one if you allow it. The semi-annual Wes Fest, a movie festival playing films directed by none other than the eclectic Wes Anderson, returns to Geeksboro, the coffee and beverage company located on Lawndale Drive. Director Wes Anderson could be considered one of the most distinguishable directors of the 21st century, with his … Continue reading Wes Fest Returns to Geeksboro

Michael Franti and Spearhead at The Blind Tiger

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer This past Friday, popular fusion band, Michael Franti and Spearhead, graced the stage at Greensboro’s premier live music venue, The Blind Tiger, as part of their 2017 “Love Out Loud” tour. The San Francisco based group was created by lead vocalist, activist and spoken word artist Michael Franti in 1994. Known for their unique blend of reggae, hip hop, funk and … Continue reading Michael Franti and Spearhead at The Blind Tiger

“Flower Boy:” Tyler, The Creator’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer “Flower Boy” (also marketed as “Scum F— Flower Boy”), is Tyler, the Creator’s fourth studio album. Longtime fans get to witness Tyler’s growth as an artist, while first-time listeners are introduced to the more mature and sincere Tyler, both personally and musically. Tyler, the Creator, once known for his radical behavior through his outspoken lyrics and bold personality, finds himself reconciling … Continue reading “Flower Boy:” Tyler, The Creator’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Holly Goddard Jones on Her Newest Dystopian Novel: “The Salt Line”

Jessica Clifford Arts and Entertainment Editor Small monsters – it might be an oxymoron to most people’s ears, but for Holly Goddard Jones, it was the perfect spectacle — an oddity that became the enemy in her newest dystopian novel, “The Salt Line.” Jones’ newest book is sure to delight, as she has received raving reviews by The New York Times and Gillian Flynn, the … Continue reading Holly Goddard Jones on Her Newest Dystopian Novel: “The Salt Line”

Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Underground

Krysten Heberly Staff Writer Regardless of their often blatant disregard of fire codes, their sweaty mosh pits and their refusal to give up on decorating like it is 1985, underground music venues are arguably the most important part of the music scene to this day. It was because of underground, and often illegal, music venues that punk was able to gain voltage in the Western … Continue reading Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Underground