Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort

  James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief After driving through the scenic back roads of North Carolina for nearly an hour, I pulled off to a single lane road that lead to a small farm. Turning onto a dirt path I began to see several colorful signs for tickets and camping, people in tye-dye operating tractors and the sound of bluegrass music cresting over the pasture. I … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort

Community Theater of Greensboro Finishes “A Chorus Line,” Featuring A Strong Lineup Ahead

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor On the other side of the lights in downtown Greensboro is the Community Theater of Greensboro (CTG), an intimate venue, with every seat having a perfect view. On Saturday, CTG performed their second to last show of the musical classic, “A Chorus Line,” as part of their 68th season. A talented cast ranging from teenagers to college students and … Continue reading Community Theater of Greensboro Finishes “A Chorus Line,” Featuring A Strong Lineup Ahead

UNCG Sinfonia Presents Their Fall Concert

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday, UNCG’s Sinfonia orchestra played their first concert of the semester in the Recital Hall. Led by Dr. Rebecca MacLeod, the group consistently plays with artistry. Their program consisted of music from Vivaldi to new composers, making the evening diverse and showcasing the group’s different skills. One of two orchestras at UNCG, Sinfonia is comprised of both music majors and … Continue reading UNCG Sinfonia Presents Their Fall Concert

Reel Talk: Using The Art of Film to Discuss the Realities of Race

Chauncey James Staff Writer The first of two dialogues using film to discuss issues of social justice started on Tuesday at the EUC, formally known as Reel Talk. A collaboration project between the Office of Intercultural Engagement, Campus Activities & Programs and Housing & Residence Life, Reel Talk comes to UNCG with the goal of starting dialogues in the campus community using contemporary film to … Continue reading Reel Talk: Using The Art of Film to Discuss the Realities of Race

What to Read: Top Five Cult Classics in Literature

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer No matter who you are or where you are from, everyone knows at least one “cult classic” genre. There are cult classic films, like “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” cult classic television shows like “Twin Peaks,” but did you know there are cult classic literary works as well? Here are the top five novels you should read if you are desperate to … Continue reading What to Read: Top Five Cult Classics in Literature

DJ Khaled: “Grateful?” More Like Painful!

Sam Haw Staff Writer Occasionally, highly influential albums are met with initially negative critical reception. The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” and The Velvet Underground’s “The Velvet Underground & Nico” both went on to completely change the shape of music in spite of their unfavorable reviews. Hopefully, this is not the case with DJ Khaled’s atrocious 10th album, “Grateful,” or else we may as well start … Continue reading DJ Khaled: “Grateful?” More Like Painful!

The Phenomenon of Rick and Morty

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer For the past few months, the name “Pickle Rick” has become an internet sensation. Various social media platforms are littered with “Rick and Morty” memes and graphics. The Cartoon Network show is on Adult Swim, an adult-oriented programming featured only at night. The show is in its third season, but “Rick and Morty” has swept the world of geeks and nerds … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Rick and Morty

Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Sold out – the only two words necessary to describe Columbus, Ohio-based duo, Caamp, whose performance on Sunday at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle felt like one big community gathering. Though the show was on a Sunday, the back room was packed with avid sweaty fans of the folk-duo, which consists of Taylor Meier, guitarist and lead vocalist, and Evan Westfall, … Continue reading Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Fifth Annual Dude Abides Party

Sam Haw Staff Writer The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh held their fifth annual Dude Abides party on Saturday. This yearly celebration of the Joel and Ethan Coen’s cult classic film, “The Big Lebowski” usually occurs mid-summer, but this year was pushed back to September to serve as an end of summer celebration. “The Big Lebowski” tells the story of Jeffrey “The Dude” … Continue reading Fifth Annual Dude Abides Party

Oscar-Winning Movie, “Wall Street” Returns to the Big Screen for 30th Anniversary

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Only 30 years ago, less than two weeks after the “Black Monday” global stock market crash, the movie “Wall Street” debuted in cinemas. On Sept. 24 and 27 only, it is coming back. In celebration of the era-defining film, more than 600 movie theaters nationwide will be showing the movie in a limited-time theatrical event. This event is sponsored by Fathom … Continue reading Oscar-Winning Movie, “Wall Street” Returns to the Big Screen for 30th Anniversary