Spring Dances Review

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Last weekend, UNCG’s Dance Department hosted its 2016 Spring Dances, a concert where spring repertory courses for dance undergraduates and graduate students are able to showcase what they have learned throughout the semester.  With four performances in total with 50 dancers, the culmination of the spring semester was considered a success among professors and audience members alike. Cynthia Ling … Continue reading Spring Dances Review

Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer The 21st century birthed a world revolving around technology, internet dependency and social media. Social media has altered many aspects of human life such as the way we communicate, make judgments and even think on a daily basis. Platforms such as Facebook, and the less frequently used MySpace, allows users to connect with old friends, classmates, family members or what … Continue reading Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics

YouTube’s Impact on Music

Alexea Brown    Staff Writer Last February, YouTube celebrated its 10th anniversary as the most popular video-sharing website on the internet. YouTube has provided entertainers, teachers and creators of all types with a platform to connect with, inspire and be inspired by billions of people around the world. The website has completely changed the way companies advertise and interact with their customers, and even had … Continue reading YouTube’s Impact on Music

The Evolution of Music Consumption in the Era of the Internet

Vinnie Johnson      Staff Writer Ever since the age of the internet began, the way that people consume various products has been evolving at an extremely rapid velocity. One of the products whose consumption has changed the most drastically is music. As a rap nerd, one of the things I enjoy the most is talking with old heads about what it was like back … Continue reading The Evolution of Music Consumption in the Era of the Internet

Millenials, Social Media and the Continuing Rise of the Music Festival

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Coachella, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Moogfest, Bonnaroo… do these sound familiar to you? They’re all popular music festivals that (sometimes) include camping by your car, spending the day outside walking under the hot sun from venue to venue, listening to live music and meeting new people over the course of a few days. After the festival has run its course, there’s … Continue reading Millenials, Social Media and the Continuing Rise of the Music Festival

How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor As a student teacher, I FINALLY had my spring break two weeks ago. I had been looking forward to a week of quiet relaxation for what felt like way too long. One of the things I was most excited for was the chance to finally sit down and read a book – something I hadn’t been able to do all … Continue reading How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Follow your instincts and never second-guess yourself. Your intuition comes in handy this week during a stressful situation. Taurus April 20 -May 20 What you are feeling is valid and I’m sorry you are in so much pain right now. It is only temporary, I know that is hard to believe, but it is. Gemini May … Continue reading Horoscopes

Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor Lovers of science and alcoholic beverages will have the chance to gaze at meerkats, learn about dinosaurs and sip on delicious samplings of beer, wine and hard cider during the Greensboro Science Center’s second Brews & Bubbles event on April 23. Guests (who must be 21 or older) will receive a souvenir sample glass to taste drinks from a … Continue reading Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center

Artists Weekly: Seers

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer “Hey, I’m Seers,” he said, introducing himself. “A ‘seer’ is someone, by definition, who has an intuition of the future, and I can’t see the future,” Seers continued. “But I believe that I can control it. By envisioning it, I can make it happen. So I imagine the future and try to bring the changes I envision in the world.” … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Seers

Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer The UNCG Music Department hosted its third annual Beaux Eaux (pronounced “Bo-Zo”) Follies Concert, appropriately so, on the night of Friday, April 1 – April Fool’s Day, in the music building’s Recital Hall. The event was free to attend, asking only that attendees bring canned goods and nonperishable food items that could be donated to the Urban Ministry. Guests … Continue reading Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert