Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience

CW: suicide and self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in history due to the wide variety of his paintings and the fatal mental health issues he faced throughout his life. I have always admired his work, but I never took the time to truly learn about it. Therefore, during Spring Break, I took a trip … Continue reading Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience

Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment  William Paul Thomas is the artist of the wonderful art exhibit you might have seen as you passed the Gatewood Gallery at UNCG this month. Each wall featured portraits of individuals who while strangers to most, were people with whom Thomas had created a connection.  As I walked through the exhibit admiring each portrait, it was obvious that I … Continue reading Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

“Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World”

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment I had the opportunity to take a course centered around sustainability this semester at UNCG. This course increased my knowledge of how to have a more sustainable lifestyle and how many of our everyday “routines” are destroying the earth. With my intensified desire to find out more ways to combat issues like climate change and plastic pollution, I stumbled … Continue reading “Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World”

Art Through the Ages: The Retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer/Social Media Manager Since the first painter picked up their brush, art has had a close relationship with its audience. It’s often influenced by the current fads and culturally significant innovations of the period. As history has progressed, so too has the style and medium of art, ranging from abstract paintings to written songs to AI-generated poems. Though, even as our styles … Continue reading Art Through the Ages: The Retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice

UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

Adapted from A.A Milne’s original stories by Janet Allard “A play that puts a smile on everyone’s face” Erin Yandell Staff Writer Winnie the Pooh has charmed the hearts of generations of children, establishing it as a timeless classic. Simple and benevolent stories with memorable characters have become a staple in American culture. As an avid Winnie the Pooh fan since birth, I was delighted … Continue reading UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

Kubrick: Appreciating Brilliance 

Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman  Staff Writer Stanley Kubrick. If you don’t know the name, you are automatically behind. He is one of the greatest directors of the 20th century, with films that transcend horror into drama, and drama into horror, then takes whatever the hell that is, and then, like a genius, adds notes of comedy. No subject is too dangerous. Sex, death, crime, war, evil, … Continue reading Kubrick: Appreciating Brilliance 

Country Star Blake Shelton Partners to Save Music

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Blake Shelton has announced a partnership with Propeller and Save the Music for his “Back to Honkey Tonk Tour.” Mr. Shelton will visit Greensboro on his tour at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 23.  Save the Music is a nonprofit organization that aims to help students, schools and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music. … Continue reading Country Star Blake Shelton Partners to Save Music

“Stutz:” A Candid Documentary by Jonah Hill

Erin Yandell Senior Staff Writer It’s rare to discover a documentary that exhibits such simplicity yet is still extremely powerful in its message. In today’s world, therapy and mental health are becoming more commonplace and less stigmatized than in the past. Psychiatry is constantly developing new theories and methods attempting to solve the evolving problems of humans. Most people don’t share the reality of therapy, … Continue reading “Stutz:” A Candid Documentary by Jonah Hill

Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

CW: self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The popular show “Ginny and Georgia” has taken a spot in the top 10 on Netflix since its debut on Jan. 5 of this year. For those who have not heard much about this show until recently, you’re not alone. Even though season one was released in February of 2021, I had just finished the first season … Continue reading Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The holiday season is quickly approaching, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to snuggle up with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate to watch Christmas movies. Watching the same Christmas films repeatedly can quickly get old, but this year that problem can be avoided as some classics have been remade with a twist. … Continue reading New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season