F.B.I. Raids Home of Trump’s Personal Attorney

  MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is currently under investigation by the US Justice Department for his business dealings. “Today, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York executed a series of search warrants and seized the privileged communications between my client, Michael Cohen, and his clients,” said Stephen Ryan, his lawyer. The FBI raided Cohen’s … Continue reading F.B.I. Raids Home of Trump’s Personal Attorney

Potential New Anti-Violence Program Coming To Greensboro

Madison Hoffman News Editor Dr. Gary Slutkin is currently a professor of epidemiology and international health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has spent a decade in Africa fighting tuberculosis, cholera and other contagious diseases. He studied the patterns that diseases follow and created a solution to reverse their paths. In 2013, Slutkin gave a TED Talk about using the same strategy used … Continue reading Potential New Anti-Violence Program Coming To Greensboro

The Coraddi’s 120th Year in Review: An Interview with the Head of Literature

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer  The Coraddi, UNCG’s art and literature magazine, previously known for its print publication, is about to finish its first year after transitioning to an online only publication. The decision to move the Coraddi to an online publication was a difficult one, with many in the readership community instigating backlash over the publication’s new format. “The majority of the Coraddi viewership was … Continue reading The Coraddi’s 120th Year in Review: An Interview with the Head of Literature

Review: Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’

Emily Cramton Staff Writer  For the past several weeks, music and theatre students alike prepared to perform Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” for the annual major opera production at UNCG. Countless rehearsals have culminated in a week of dress rehearsals and performances, with the show ending on April 15. Their hard work truly paid off, as it resulted in a production that was both aurally and … Continue reading Review: Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’

‘Spring Dances’ Exhibit Inventive Variance in Choreographic Composition

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer During the weekend of April 13, upperclassmen in the UNCG Dance Department showcased the works that had been assigned to them by faculty and guest artists over the course of their spring semester repertory classes. The “Spring Dances” show featured four works performed by sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students studying dance performance. The concert demonstrated the variance in the school’s … Continue reading ‘Spring Dances’ Exhibit Inventive Variance in Choreographic Composition

‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

Trent Ryden Staff Writer  Just over eight months ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, Americans saw what might be, in the words of President Trump, “the most egregious display of hatred and violence,” in several years. This display occurred at the “Unite the Right” rally, where many people were injured, hospitalized and one person even died. During this event, there were protests, rallies, interfaith gatherings, riot gear … Continue reading ‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

Nap Eyes at The Pinhook

Emily Hicks Staff Writer  If on a Friday night you find yourself walking past The Pinhook in downtown Durham, you might not even think to step inside. From the street, it looks small and cramped and it isn’t immediately obvious that there’s even a stage within. Many folks likely just consider it a bar. From the inside, though, the bar hosts a small stage with … Continue reading Nap Eyes at The Pinhook

‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer Jennifer Jellicorse, director of UNCG’s new theatre production “Clybourne Park,” recently discussed the storyline of the play in relation to the Triad Stage performance of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” “Clybourne Park,” originally a Broadway play, is writer Bruce Norris’ reaction to “A Raisin in the Sun,” which succeeds Norris’ work by approximately 50 years.   “A Raisin in … Continue reading ‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer  During the month of April, UNCG is holding its very own pride month on campus. The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) has released a calendar of events, which includes film screenings, workshops, arts and crafts events, dialogues and discussions that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Former President Obama made June the national LGBTQ+ pride month during his presidency. Since this annual event … Continue reading UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer For those out there who are a part of Wes Anderson’s esoteric fandom, “Isle of Dogs” has had us wagging our tails ever since it was revealed to be stop-motion animation. This is now the director’s second stop-motion picture overall, following the 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Painfully, this being a Wes Anderson film, it got a limited … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic