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Artists Weekly: Meredith Richardson

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Meredith Richardson is a senior at UNCG, pursuing a double major in Women and Gender Studies and Studio Art with a concentration in painting. For the 2014-2015 school year, she received a Globally Engaged research grant through UNCG’s Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office (URSCO). During the fall of 2015, Richardson worked under Mariam Stephan as an apprentice for … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Meredith Richardson

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Radiunt Abundance Review

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor “Radiunt Abundunt” made its world premiere on Friday, Feb. 26 at Triad Stage. Created by Triad Stage’s Artistic Director, Preston Lane, and musician Laurelyn Dossett, “Radiunt Abundunt” is a hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking play. Through incredible performances by an all-female cast and musical ensemble, “Radiunt Abundunt” challenges and explores concepts of family and the meaning of art. “Radiunt Abundunt” … Continue reading Radiunt Abundance Review

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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