“Method” Acting: Thoughts, Misconceptions and how it is Used Today

Annalee Glatus    Staff Writer When some people think of the “method,” as far as acting they think of actors going to the extreme, doing things that would normally not be done in order to bring some authenticity to their performance. Method acting as it is known today involves an actor going out and actually doing something that their character does, or did do, in … Continue reading “Method” Acting: Thoughts, Misconceptions and how it is Used Today

Woman Crush Wednesday: An Ode to Women

Emily Moser    Staff Writer         As a part of UNCG’s Spring Fling events series, I had the opportunity to attend Woman Crush Wednesday: An Ode to Women. This event, hosted by GRO (Girls Reaching Out) and Girl Talk, was an inspiring evening dedicated to performances that celebrated the accomplishments and experiences of women. From song, dance and spoken word, each performance was uniquely entertaining … Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: An Ode to Women

Blurred Lines of Cultural Appropriation

Brianna Wilson    Staff Writer   Appropriation or appreciation? In a time when yoga, Taco Tuesday, and social experiments are popular under the guise of wellness, appreciation, and learning experience, it is difficult to decide the difference between appreciating culture or appropriating it. We all understand the obvious offenses of appropriation, like geisha Halloween costumes, but how do we tell the difference when certain items … Continue reading Blurred Lines of Cultural Appropriation

Equal Rights Amendment: 35 Years After

Jack Payton   Staff Writer Activists have begun rallying once more for the Equal Rights Amendment, thought dead after its 1982 ratification deadline was passed. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first proposed in 1923, stating in its first section “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” The … Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment: 35 Years After

Magician Ran’d Shine Dazzles at UNCG

Jamie Biggs Staff Writer          Magician Ran’d Shine performed his magic at UNCG on Saturday, March 4, in an event sponsored by the university’s Activities and Campus Events board (ACE).         Shine is a magician from Philadelphia, PA. He has traveled the world with his act, performing in places such as South Africa, Guam and Japan. However, his popularity is evident here in the U.S., … Continue reading Magician Ran’d Shine Dazzles at UNCG

The Process of a Pixar Artist

Emily Moser     Staff Writer It seems like everybody had a favorite Disney-Pixar movie growing up. “Monster’s Inc.”, “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo”: these heartfelt critically acclaimed films create genuine connections with their audiences. I often think of Pixar movies as part of my childhood; each new production an excuse to act like a kid again. Behind these fantastic movies are the brilliant minds of … Continue reading The Process of a Pixar Artist

One is not like the others – When film directors break style

  James Ross Kiefer    A&E Editor We all have our favourite movies, and for some of the film snobs out there, we have our favourite movie directors. These are the people whose work keep revisiting because it resonates with us. Either the story is gripping, the execution of the film itself is alluring or we have just developed a soft spot for their work … Continue reading One is not like the others – When film directors break style

Where Pathways Meet // A Place Called Me

Jared Lawrence   Staff Writer Over the weekend I had the treat of attending a dual MFA thesis production. “Where Pathways Meet” and “A Place Called Me” were very different and compelling performances choreographed by Pengying “Sophie” Sui and Taylor King respectively. Each piece sought to make the audience ponder each of our existences, our tangential roles in the lives of others, and how we … Continue reading Where Pathways Meet // A Place Called Me

Getting to Know Gordon Holliday, The Student Designer Behind ROOLE

Sam Haw    Staff Writer   Recently I sat down with student Gordon Holliday to discuss his artistic path as the fashion designer, Roole. I had attended his Re-Birth fashion show last spring on a complete whim, and was impressed at the variety of designs, implementation of film and live music and unique use of space and movement within McIver’s twisted lobby. Speaking to Holliday … Continue reading Getting to Know Gordon Holliday, The Student Designer Behind ROOLE