By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 UNCG’s student radio station, WUAG 103.1 FM, celebrated their 50th year in operation Sunday night despite a location change due to weather conditions. The event was originally scheduled to be held outside on the Stone lawn of campus; however, the rain forced the event to relocate to the Gatewood Studio Arts building. The relocation didn’t stop … Continue reading WUAG 50TH Anniversary

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 After being on a hiatus for five years, Jazmine Sullivan made a major return to the music industry with the release of her third studio album “Reality Show” earlier this year. Evolved from deep emotion and heartache, this follow-up to her 2010 album “Love Me Back” stands out from her previous works as it depicts the … Continue reading IN REVIEW: Jazmine Sullivan’s “Reality Show”

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 North Carolinian rock bands Echo Courts and The Love Language dominated a darkly lit stage of the Crown with incredible performances kicking off First Friday at the downtown Carolina Theatre. Doors opened at 9:00 p.m. as spectators gathered and mingled until the showcase began over an hour later. Greensboro’s Echo Courts was the first act to … Continue reading Echo Courts & Love Language dominate Carolina Theatre

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Shaniya Wells is the all-around “It Girl”; she has beauty, the brains, and an angelic voice that could transform you into a euphoric trance yearning to hear more of her soft subtle soprano ranged vocals. Wells is currently a junior at UNC-Greensboro majoring in Communications and minoring in Media Studies but her overall passion and dream … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Shaniya Wells

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema kicked off its art exhibition “SHEroes” Saturday featuring several portrayals of fictional heroines designed by local artists. “Wounds”, designed by Kristin Mehaffey (Greensboro, N.C.), features heroine Sheik a character from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”. The piece, which was created using masking tape, colored pencils … Continue reading Geeksboro unveils “SHEroes” exhibit

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Rihanna ft. Kanye West & Paul McCartney – “FourFiveSeconds” Known for chart-topping pop singles such as ”Umbrella” and “Diamonds”, Rihanna has taken a different route with the release of “FourFiveSeconds”, the supposed lead single on her highly anticipated upcoming eighth studio album. The song features simple instrumentation that incorporates country and folk genre elements with the … Continue reading What’s hot? A review of this week’s pop

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The North Carolinian music scene ignited Friday night at New York Pizza on Tate Street with the presentation of a few local punk rock bands. Lilac Shadows, Nest Egg and Wahya’s performed for an enthusiastic, almost full house. Lilac Shadows took the stage first and performed songs from their new album entitled “Brutalism”. The entire performance … Continue reading Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Many wonderful pieces can be found at the High Point Museum in High Point, N.C. The museum features historical artifacts such as wagons that date back to the earliest findings of the city and briefings on “The Plank Road”, which was a major transportation route for High Point at the time connecting Fayetteville, N.C. with the … Continue reading High Point Museum’s dedication to history

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Jernigan, Cioffi and Wease pose during mid-dramatic number. The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance premiered the Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret” Friday night with a stellar performance that earned a standing ovation from the audience. The production, which is deemed for mature audiences, featured well-rehearsed sexualized dance numbers and memorable musical performances that attracted the attention of everyone in … Continue reading UNCG premieres “Cabaret”