Artists Weekly: Julia Van Patter

Alexa Brown    Staff Writer Julia Van Patter, a senior piano performance major at UNCG, feels that the ability to express oneself through some type of artistic media is very important — whether it be music, art, acting or dancing. She would know, as she’s been playing the harp since she was three and the piano since she was four. Julia Van Patter comes from … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Julia Van Patter

Dance Festival

Logan Curry   Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday Nov. 13 and 14, UNCG hosted the 25th annual North Carolina Dance Festival in memory of Jan Van Dyke, Festival Founder and Artistic Director, who recently passed away this July. Friday night’s performance took place in the UNCG Dance Theater at 7:30 p.m. Dancers put on their game faces as they performed for a diverse audience … Continue reading Dance Festival

Artists Weekly: Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly

Mary Windsor      Staff Writer Bright eyes and a wide smile have been gracing classrooms since 1970 and UNCG for the past 26 years. In the past few years, MHRA 3326,  which is tucked into a sunlit corner overflowing with bookshelves, knickknacks and post cards taped to any available space, has been a second home to Hephzibah Roskelly. Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly, or Hepsie as … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Sometimes the advice you give other is often what you wish you could say to yourself in the past. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Have you ever thought about how the word “panting” has nothing to do with pants? How annoying. Something will happen involving either the verb or noun soon. Not both. But which one? Gemini May … Continue reading Horoscopes

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Saudade Matthew Johnson        Sports Editor “Go and bring me that far-off sun, with her deepening flames” Said Tomorrow, fabric-ed in the cloths of another Year and Time. “With her ebbing dawn streaked in fading light, This lowering and rumbling combination of dreams and soul Must now be peeled back under an impending nightfall crescent.” “The moon’s shine has spotlighted those stolen smiles … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Tupac was a prophet: The religion of hip-hop

Vincent Johnson        Staff Writer     There are many reasons for why I have fallen in love with this thing called hip-hop. Sometimes I feel like this thing is my life’s blood. Hip-hop. It’s gritty, painful and unapologetically honest. It’s the culture, the music, the poetry, the mythology and the religion all wrapped into one. It’s the drug that opens my eyes … Continue reading Tupac was a prophet: The religion of hip-hop

Robert Shetterly: An artist with an eye for truth

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor In a nation plagued by corrupt politicians and media bias, it can be challenging for American citizens to know who to trust. Infuriated by the lies and propaganda Americans are frequently exposed to, artist Robert Shetterly devoted his life to telling the truth by creating and presenting portraits of courageous individuals from different points of American history who have … Continue reading Robert Shetterly: An artist with an eye for truth

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 You keep asking for explanations to questions you don’t want the answers too. Don’t do this to yourself. You’re only hurting yourself. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Turn the lights off and lock your door. Silence your phone and go to sleep. They aren’t thinking of you and they aren’t coming back. I’m sorry. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Feathers falling at Clover Field Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor The sky is deeper then I sincerely imagined, Unloaded with its white wisps and blue arena. Oh you uncharted branches, With your thrashing in the breezy expanse– I am already distrustful of this hemisphere’s whirlwind, And the blazing swirl of the lowering ring above. If I stay in your distant horizon and deep shade … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Elsewhere hosts exciting celebration

Vincent Johnson      Staff Writer Located at 606 South Elm St. in downtown Greensboro, Elsewhere is a place that speaks for itself. With literally thousands of random objects that have been accumulated over the last 70 years, Elsewhere is a museum of living art. The building features three floors that have been filled with the innovative creations of artists from around the world, while … Continue reading Elsewhere hosts exciting celebration