By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Earlier this month, the Weatherspoon Art Museum opened a new exhibition concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Zones of Contention: After the Green Line” is curated by Xandra Eden, and will be open to the public until May 3. It is the second in a series of projects in which Eden addresses international situations and their effects on … Continue reading Weatherspoon presents “Zones of Contention”

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The lobby was filled with excitement and chatter as concert attendees for UNCG’s Jazz Ensembles waited for the recital hall doors to open. The strong notes of saxophones, trumpets and clarinet paired with the smooth sounds of a guitar while piano captured the ears of the audience. UNCG Jazz Ensemble II gracefully took the stage first. … Continue reading Sounds of Ellington, Strayhorn jazz up a crowd

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer The light was dim, and everyone was focused towards the front of the room were the spotlight was on the performer and the dream. Each student performing had chosen to share what they saw as an expression of their own views, ideas and opinions towards civil rights. UNCG’s Guarantee Scholars Association presented an arts performance, “I Have A Dream 2.0,” … Continue reading UNCG Guarantee Scholars revamp King’s “Dream”

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Adam Olson looked lonely on stage.  As a teenage Charlie Brown against the world, his monotonous expressions made the lovable childhood character seem truly depressed. But wasn’t Charlie Brown always depressed? In the comic strips and on television, someone was always giving him a reason to say “good grief!” Charlie Brown only received rocks on Halloween, … Continue reading “Dog Sees God”

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 “When you can just stand and capture an audience with your voice, that’s a sign of a true legend,” says Deonte Goodman, a senior majoring in voice performance at UNCG. When asked where he gets his inspiration, Deonte names multiple people. He says Whitney Houston had a voice that didn’t need the bells and whistles, just … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: DEONTE GOODMAN