Category: Features

Features, Human Interest

Challenging White Supremacy: A Discussion

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For many Americans who have continued to deny or ignore the existence of racism in America, the Charlottesville protests were an eye-opener. Two weeks ago, on Aug. 15, UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Affairs scheduled a CommUNITY Dialogue to discuss the events at Charlottesville, however, the dialogue was dismissed at the last minute to hold a vigil for those who lost their … Continue reading Challenging White Supremacy: A Discussion

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Community and Life, Features

The Dragonflies’ Daughters

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer Every fifth Wednesday, The Drama Center’s Playwright Forum invites members of the community to view the staged reading of a play, free of charge. On Aug. 30, Patsy B. Dawkins’ “The Dragonflies’ Daughters” was presented for review. Following the performance, the cast, audience and playwright were encouraged to discuss any comments or concerns that may have come to light during the … Continue reading The Dragonflies’ Daughters

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Community and Life, Features, Visual & Performance

Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

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Blogs, Features

Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture

Catie Byrne Features Editor Taylor Swift has a new image, and wants everyone to know about it. Throughout her career, Swift has gone through a myriad of stylistic and musical changes, from cultivating the image of country music’s darling, to pop-superstar and now, Swift is coming out with an edgier image and sound for the release of her upcoming album, “Reputation,” on Nov. 10. With … Continue reading Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture

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Community, Features

Take Back The Night

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer “Take back the night” is a cathartic evening where members of the UNCG community speak out against sexual abuse and violence by sharing their personal experiences. This event is organized and supported by Alpha Chi Omega and the Wellness Center. TBTN is a part of “The Clothesline Project” which is a week long form of awareness where donated shirts are written … Continue reading Take Back The Night

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Community, Features

Fresh Melt

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For those who didn’t know, August is both National Sandwich Month and National Panini Month. But don’t get it twisted: there is a distinct difference between the two, and as a self-proclaimed connoisseur of bread-based-delicacies, I will be your guide for differentiating the two. A sandwich, generally speaking, is a term that can be used to describe any meal in which … Continue reading Fresh Melt

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Community, Features

“Articulate” at Revolution Mill

Curtis Hoffman Staff Writer Last year, the Weatherspoon Museum expanded its exhibitions into the newly generated space at the Revolution Mill. The WAMRev program was the first of many collaborations between the Revolution Mill and the Weatherspoon Museum, its first exhibit, “Articulate” by James Marshall. Marshall is a Raleigh-based artist, who is also known as Dalek, and has been active since the mid 90s’. Located … Continue reading “Articulate” at Revolution Mill

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Blogs, Features

Satirist’s Corner – Studying Styles For All Occasions

Cason Ragland Staff Writer It’s a world of truck drivers. We’re all too busy cruising in our own lanes with no words for each other besides those we share through our small electronic boxes. How is the contemporary college pupil believed to accomplish both their studies and their external affairs? Maybe you’re dating a very handsome man who wears a sports coat over a graphic … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Studying Styles For All Occasions

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