Sherrill Roland: The Jumpsuit Project

Catie Byrne Features Editor Clad in an orange jumpsuit and bright smile, UNCG graduate student, Sherrill Roland, spoke with this reporter regarding his remarkable story, and The Jumpsuit Project. Roland’s story: that he was wrongfully incarcerated in a Washington D.C. state prison for 10 months and two weeks; his project: to wear an orange prison jumpsuit for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. At … Continue reading Sherrill Roland: The Jumpsuit Project

Henri Matisse: a printmaker and sculptor

Emily Moser   Staff Writer Henri Matisse once said: “It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else.” Matisse truly did have a unique style, and as such, is acclaimed for his use of bright, colorful and idealized pieces. His work defies perspective, natural anatomy and typical color choices. As a famous impressionist painter, he revolutionized the world of … Continue reading Henri Matisse: a printmaker and sculptor

Come out and tryak a kayak!

Nikki Yopp   Staff Writer Imagine this; walking into the new Rec center and craving something new and exciting. Weights are a norm, and the track can be monotonous. Sure, the new classes available are interesting, but the real excitement, happens on Wednesday nights. Kayak pool sessions are a new and unique adventure that every UNCG student should embark on. Whether a seasoned kayak vet, … Continue reading Come out and tryak a kayak!

Insistent Objects- I insist you go

Shea Wixson   Staff Writer Greenhill, NC Center for Arts, is holding the exhibit, “Insistent Objects: Works by Young NC Sculptors,” from now until Nov. 6, 2016. The collection is comprised of eighteen artists all differing in age, live in North Carolina, and either teach art or have graduated from an MFA art program. The exhibit is, in its entirety, a focus on pieces made … Continue reading Insistent Objects- I insist you go

Tate Street Festival

Nikki Yopp and Jayda Brunson   Staff Writers On Sept. 18, 2016 Tate Street was anything but calm. Residents of the Greensboro community flooded the street for food, local businesses and, of course, live music. The annual Tate Street Festival draws crowds from different walks of life to support the Greensboro economic community. Local vendors on Tate Street even participated in the fun. Sisters on Tate, … Continue reading Tate Street Festival

Experiencing the past at the Carolina Theatre

  Jamie Biggs   Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sep. 13, the Carolina Theatre hosted a showing of the classic 1954 movie: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” In a time where we have the ability to stream nearly any movie we want without leaving the comfort of our couches, going to a theater to see anything other than the newest releases may seem ridiculous to some. … Continue reading Experiencing the past at the Carolina Theatre

People’s Power Party faces off with Duke Energy

Jamie Biggs  Staff Writer         This article has been updated to reflect information provided by Duke Energy. Edited September 17.           On Sep. 10, the Beloved Community Center, located on Arlington Street in Greensboro, hosted the People’s Power Party. The Beloved Community Center has been a part of the Greensboro community since 1991. According to the Beloved Community Center’s website, they are a “Community-based, … Continue reading People’s Power Party faces off with Duke Energy

Sorority recruitment week brings joy and tears

  Nikki Yopp   Staff Writer Sorority Recruitment. Those two words are a mystery to almost every person on campus who is not part of the College Panhellenic Council chapters and the women who have disaffiliated from those chapters. From Sept. 7-Sept. 11, almost 200 young women made the decision to attempt to join a sorority at UNC Greensboro. While the process isn’t grueling or torturous, … Continue reading Sorority recruitment week brings joy and tears