Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As part of a larger initiative in which the Obama administration has aimed to improve the American university system, a new federal rating system that will evaluate universities based on affordability, access and value has been proposed. The new system should be released before the start of the next academic year. Per a report from the … Continue reading Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system

Ebola drill prepares campus community

Physician suites up for Ebola drill By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. Last Tuesday, UNC-Greensboro’s Student Health Services and Emergency Management carried out an Ebola preparedness drill at the Anna M. Gove Student Health Center. Jason Stogner, UNCG director of emergency management, stated in a public release that the drill “represents a proactive approach to ensuring that emergency preparedness plans are in … Continue reading Ebola drill prepares campus community

“The River” explores ideas of intimacy and romance

Broadway offers a variety of options for it’s visitors. By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. On Friday, Nov. 28 the Circle in the Stage theater in New York City showcased The River, a drama starring Hugh Jackman. Jackman is incredible in the main role, commanding the audience and stage, gripping onlookers with his strong voice and powerful command of his part. Whether … Continue reading “The River” explores ideas of intimacy and romance

MIRO EXHIBIT AT NASHER MUSEUM

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer From Sept. 14 to Feb. 22 Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art is showcasing “Miro: The Experience of Seeing”. The exhibit, which showcases the work of Catalan surrealist painter and sculptor Joan Miro, will be the only stop on the East Coast for the exhibit. Featuring the works from Miro’s last 20 years, the exhibit is an eclectic mix of … Continue reading MIRO EXHIBIT AT NASHER MUSEUM

Polarization: perspectives from D.C.

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Last Tuesday, the UNCG political science department hosted a roundtable on political polarization titled, “Inside the Beltway: Perspectives on Polarization from Congressional Staff.” The event featured Jimmy Broughton, former chief of staff to Sen. Jesse Helms, Mark Harkins, former chief of staff to Rep. Brad Miller, and Asher Hildebrand, district director and former legislative director … Continue reading Polarization: perspectives from D.C.

The question of “art”: Video Games

A particular evocative still from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 A note to our readers: Our A&E writer Spencer will not be returning to this section next semester. He expressed interest in spending a portion of the remaining fall semester exploring artistic topics in a more abstract format. This article is the first in … Continue reading The question of “art”: Video Games

“Interstellar” Review

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar premiered this past weekend, and it wowed audiences with beautiful shots of deep space, and a riveting plot that kept its viewers hooked. The film is set in the near future, and the world has undergone a catastrophic environmental event that has created an agrarian society that can only grow corn. The protagonist, “Coop,” … Continue reading “Interstellar” Review

Geeksboro provides night of horror, music

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 On Wednesday, October 29 Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema hosted a showing of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” and Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands provided music. The group, described on Geeksboro’s website as “Triad-based vaudevillian accordion rockers,” provided a perfect compliment to the old-time horror film on display. The film is described by the late … Continue reading Geeksboro provides night of horror, music

“The Member of the Wedding” opens at Triad Stage

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 On Friday, October 24, Triad Stage in Greensboro held its opening showing of The Member of the Wedding. The show consists of three acts, separated by two intermissions, and is a remake of the 1945 novel by Carson McCullers. The first act is entitled “A late afternoon in August,” the second “Afternoon of the … Continue reading “The Member of the Wedding” opens at Triad Stage

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