Arts College Proposal

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer UNCG plans to expand one of its academic divisions next fall. The Department of Art is set to join the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, shifting the setting of learning for many students. The mission of the Art Department is based on three passionately held principles: “that the exploration of ideas through the visual arts is both necessary and … Continue reading Arts College Proposal

Faculty composers concert

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the UNCG New Music Program presented The Faculty Composers Concert. Friends, family, students and members of the community gathered in the Recital Hall to witness the world premieres of the music that artists such as Dr. Alejandro Rutty, Dr. Greg Carroll, Dr. Mark Engebretson and … Continue reading Faculty composers concert

Interview with Ryan Downing of Jonas Sees in Color

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor “I was definitely that guy that would show up to other bands’ practices. I would be like, ‘Hey, I’ve got these words! And I’m gonna start singing!’ and they were like ‘Please shut up,’ and I said, ‘Nope! I’ve got something to say,’” Ryan Downing said as he explained how eventually became the lead singer of local band Jonas Sees … Continue reading Interview with Ryan Downing of Jonas Sees in Color

Impactful Arts Series: Nancy Hoffmann

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor [Note from A&E Editor Shannon Neu: The arts, including music, dance, theatre, visual art and other art forms have likely affected your life in some capacity, either in school or in other aspects of day-to-day life. This semester, I have been investigating how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been impacted by the power … Continue reading Impactful Arts Series: Nancy Hoffmann

“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee dead at 89

Kashif Stone    Staff Writer Harper Lee, author of Pulitzer Prize winning book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died at the age of 89 in her Alabama residence. Lee’s book became one of the most beloved, widely-read, and best-selling novels of the 20th century. Born in Monroeville, Alabama, Lee was the youngest of four siblings. She developed an interest in English literature while attending Monroe County … Continue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee dead at 89

Hot and Not Moments of the 2016 Grammy Awards

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer        From Kendrick Lamar’s powerful theatrical performance highlighting America’s incarceration problem, to Taylor Swift’s shady response towards Kanye West ‘s explicit lyrics in his new song “Famous,” the 58th Grammy Awards did not disappoint to say the least. The biggest artists in the industry filled the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 15 to celebrate music. Though the show … Continue reading Hot and Not Moments of the 2016 Grammy Awards

“From Up Here” Preview

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer High school and college shootings have become a fairly frequent occurrence in the United States over the past few years. As we’re most commonly exposed to the perspective of the community and the victims of the shooting, we rarely consider the hell that the shooter’s family, friends and school administration face as a result. Members of the UNCG Theatre … Continue reading “From Up Here” Preview

Tha Materials educate listeners at Urban Grinders

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer “Make sure you spell it ‘Tha,’ with an ‘A’ instead of an ‘E.’ Everyone makes that mistake… don’t know why, but that’s not how you spell ‘tha,’” Cameron Tripp, the trumpeter and rapper of the group Tha Materials, laughed. Tha Materials performed at Urban Grinders last Saturday night. Tha Materials are a full vocal and instrumental group in the … Continue reading Tha Materials educate listeners at Urban Grinders

Artists Weekly: Robert Cox

Vincent Johnson       Staff Writer Robert Cox is a musician and UNCG student from Durham. For the last two years, he has been making a name for himself, performing in numerous shows around the Greensboro area with fellow UNCG singer-songwriter Niya Wells. Cox is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has drawn his musical inspiration from a variety of sources. At the age … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Robert Cox