Echo Courts “No Damage”

Vincent Johnson       Staff Writer With a style that is reminiscent of legendary rock acts like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Echo Courts have managed to develop a sonic mural that sounds like a dream, a break-up and a trip to the beach all at once. Melodic, heartfelt and at times humorous, their style is a seamless blend between ‘60s rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Echo Courts “No Damage”

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 You will be much happier once you start keeping friends at a distance and quit trying to pursue romantic relationships with them. Some things are better left platonic. Trust me.. Taurus April 20 -May 20 When you love someone, they become your reason to be. So love yourself the most and spread it among everyone you … Continue reading Horoscopes

Impactful Arts Series: Laurelyn Dossett

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 month, I am investigating how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been impacted by the power … Continue reading Impactful Arts Series: Laurelyn Dossett

Horoscopes from a realist

Ryan Shockey Web Manager Aries March 21 – April 19 Much of what you believe now will later be shattered by an obnoxious man who will probably wear glasses and have a distinct lisp. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Dogs will find themselves inexplicably attracted to your shins, this week and you may receive good news from a vet or a lawyer. Gemini May 21 -June 20 … Continue reading Horoscopes from a realist

Album reveiw: Chixtape 3 by Tory Lanez

Vincent Johnson       Staff Writer In my opinion, Tory Lanez’s “Chixtape 3” was easily the best R&B project of 2015. Released in late December along with his “New Toronto” mixtape, “Chixtape 3” is a creative and soulful blend of the classic rhythm and blues of the ‘90s and 2000s, and the wildly popular trap sonic landscape of modern music. Picking up where “Chixtape … Continue reading Album reveiw: Chixtape 3 by Tory Lanez

MC Escher Exhibit

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer For the last three months, the North Carolina Museum of Art has been hosting over 130 of M.C. Escher’s well-known works along with obscure watercolors, woodcuts and lithographs that have never been exhibited before. The museum recently added another week to the exhibit’s stay. The works will now be available to the public until Jan. 24,, with extended hours … Continue reading MC Escher Exhibit

Impactful art series: Dr. Omar Ali

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. In the upcoming weeks, I am going to investigate how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been … Continue reading Impactful art series: Dr. Omar Ali

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