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Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 This article is the third in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In recent months some of the most famous women in Hollywood have had their most private possession leaked to the world: their naked body. Online trolls leaked hundreds of photos of famous women on the image-sharing … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

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N.C. Dance Festival comes to UNCG

A still taken from “A Place Apart”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 “I’m terrified,” said Dom-Sebastian Alexis, a dancer for Gaspard & Dancers. “These are my friends and coworkers, people I look up to for guidance in class…” Alexis, currently perusing a BFA from UNCG, was ridged with anticipation for his upcoming performance. Dancing in front of his fellow … Continue reading N.C. Dance Festival comes to UNCG

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Art, tricks, treats abound at Menace, Inc.

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 If you had attended Menace Inc. Studio’s Mischief Night event on S. Elam Avenue this past Friday night, here’s what you would have seen: A television on the right wall played the holiday classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on repeat, while electronic remixes of classic Halloween songs played from the DJ booth on the … Continue reading Art, tricks, treats abound at Menace, Inc.

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Coffee, community and a capella

The Sapphires serenade a full house at Tate Street. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 On the night of October 17, UNCG’s A Cappella groups converged at Tate Street Coffee House to put on a fantastic show – the third annual UNCG Fall Aca-Jam.  By 7:30 p.m. the coffee house had transformed into a standing room only venue. UNCG’s Sapphires, … Continue reading Coffee, community and a capella

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Women in Media, Pt. 2: Video games and violence

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 This article is the second in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In the span of one week, two leading women in the gaming world have received threats of rape and death. Video game developer Brianna Wu was forced from her home when her address was posted to … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 2: Video games and violence

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Zac Lassiter

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 “I tried playing with a jazz ensemble on Tate St. one night, and they ended up looking at me like ‘What’re you doing?’” Zac Lassiter is a Jazz Studies major at UNCG, and he is a drummer in the purest sense of the idea. “Something about notes scares me.” Zac is not one for … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Zac Lassiter

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Autumn Shakori bolsters NC connections

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 If you’ve been to Shakori Hills before, you probably understand why people return year after year. The comradery, community and family-focused atmosphere generates an environment that’s festively friendly and positively hopeful. Those who spend the whole weekend camping in the wooded farmland share an experience that stays until the following fall or spring. Needless … Continue reading Autumn Shakori bolsters NC connections

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From Us, To You: UNCG Jazz Ensemble I

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 Last Friday, music students and faculty gathered in support of UNCG’s first Jazz ensemble of the new school year.  Directed by Chad Eby, the program featured pieces written and arranged by the students and staff. The recital hall was brightly lit, and the stage was lined with shinning brass.  A grand piano stood left, … Continue reading From Us, To You: UNCG Jazz Ensemble I

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Coraddi and WUAG team up on College Radio Day

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print on Oct. 8, 2014 On Friday, October 3, WUAG 103.1 FM celebrated National College Radio Day by throwing an event with UNCG’s literature and art magazine the CORADDI. CORADDI was celebrating the release of their most recent edition, doing so in tandem with WUAG. The event featured a record swap, free editions of the CORADDI and bands … Continue reading Coraddi and WUAG team up on College Radio Day

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A review of UNCG Theatre’s “Twelfth Night”

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 UNCG Theatre kicked off their season on Friday with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night directed by Jim Wren. For anyone not familiar with Twelfth Night, it is one of Shakespeare’s comedies; a tale of mistaken identity, revenge and of course, love. Filled with classic Shakespearian characters, Twelfth Night is an enjoyable play on the page, but … Continue reading A review of UNCG Theatre’s “Twelfth Night”

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