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arts and entertainment, Shannon Neu

AMPLIFIER celebrates release, 2-year anniversary

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Publish in print Mar. 25, 2015 An excited crowd gathered in The Crown at the Carolina Theater on Saturday evening to celebrate the release of AMPLIFIER’s Volume 3, Issue 1 and two-year anniversary. The celebration show featured local bands 1970s Film Stock, Earth Mover, Ivadell and The Bronzed Chorus. AMPLIFIER is a Greensboro-based magazine that features businesses, local artists and other inspirational … Continue reading AMPLIFIER celebrates release, 2-year anniversary

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Sterling Evans

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Greensboro artist and UNC-Greensboro senior Sterling Evans said that it wasn’t until he got to college that he started taking his music seriously. Sterling, who refers to himself as Large Sevan when rapping, says he first started rapping when he was 15 years old. “We’d just use the digital media lab at Warren New Tech – … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Sterling Evans

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Geeksboro unveils “SHEroes” exhibit

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema kicked off its art exhibition “SHEroes” Saturday featuring several portrayals of fictional heroines designed by local artists. “Wounds”, designed by Kristin Mehaffey (Greensboro, N.C.), features heroine Sheik a character from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”. The piece, which was created using masking tape, colored pencils … Continue reading Geeksboro unveils “SHEroes” exhibit

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UNCG Theatre presents “Pinocchio”

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 As Kody Hopkins walked on stage, his presence captured the audience. From his first slapstick stumble, children in the front row giggled. In the Taylor Theater sat parents and their kids, all of whom anticipated the classic fable of “Pinocchio” brought to life by theatre students. What they saw was a unique rendition of the original … Continue reading UNCG Theatre presents “Pinocchio”

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Ten$ion hits the silver screen

By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Last Friday, Die Antwoord fans everywhere flocked to theatres with the release of Sony’s latest addition to the robo-cop trend, “Chappie”. In spite of its grossing nearly $14 million in its first three days, critics have shrugged at the film’s lack of originality; one man from “Hollywood Reporter” made note of its “unappealing one-note characters” and … Continue reading Ten$ion hits the silver screen

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5 ways to stay busy before E3 2015

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 During the semester, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between papers to write, classes to attend and a career looming in the near present, it’s easy to lose sight of what is important. Over spring break I reacquainted myself with leisure and played my Xbox 360 for the first time in a while, rekindling my fondness for … Continue reading 5 ways to stay busy before E3 2015

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published on Mar. 17, 2015 Whether he is performing on the saxophone at Tate Street Coffee or creating his own musical compositions, Will England is known for going above and beyond and expressing himself through his captivating sense of creativity and diverse musicianship. England is a junior in UNCG’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. “It has given me lots and lots of … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England

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What’s hot? A review of this week’s pop

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Rihanna ft. Kanye West & Paul McCartney – “FourFiveSeconds” Known for chart-topping pop singles such as ”Umbrella” and “Diamonds”, Rihanna has taken a different route with the release of “FourFiveSeconds”, the supposed lead single on her highly anticipated upcoming eighth studio album. The song features simple instrumentation that incorporates country and folk genre elements with the … Continue reading What’s hot? A review of this week’s pop

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Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The North Carolinian music scene ignited Friday night at New York Pizza on Tate Street with the presentation of a few local punk rock bands. Lilac Shadows, Nest Egg and Wahya’s performed for an enthusiastic, almost full house. Lilac Shadows took the stage first and performed songs from their new album entitled “Brutalism”. The entire performance … Continue reading Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.

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What is Riot Grrrl?

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Since the early 1990’s, the Riot Grrrls have been transforming the dynamic of the punk and indie rock music scenes. The Riot Grrrl movement, which was formed in the Pacific Northwest, began as a music, art and literature-based social justice movement that spoke out regarding issues relating to third wave feminism, such as rape culture, body … Continue reading What is Riot Grrrl?

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