UNCG Theatre Presents – “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse”

Joshua Ritter and Taylor Isaacs Guest Writers  The University of North Carolina Greensboro, School of Theatre will present Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse in the Taylor Theatre November 10, 11, and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is directed by ’09 MFA graduate Annika Pfaender. The play’s story revolves around Lilly, a little mouse full of ambition and youthful enthusiasm. She loves school, especially … Continue reading UNCG Theatre Presents – “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse”

Prime Movers Dance Concert

Molly Lawler Staff Writer  Upon entrance into the UNCG School of Dance Theatre on Friday night, I was immediately transformed. The mere presence of the Prime Movers performers on stage and the complex intimacy of their movement was enough to leave me speechless. Prime Movers is a student-led organization that works in partnership with the UNCG School of Dance, and helps provide UNCG students, dance … Continue reading Prime Movers Dance Concert

Bohemian Rhapsody Review

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer Bohemian Rhapsody, although formulaic, is a rousing triumph of good feelings and good intentions. The film doesn’t dive deep into the life of Freddie Mercury, nor is entirely historically accurate, but it is still a good enough film to get your heart pumping and your tear ducts welling.         The biopic stars Rami Malek as the iconic Freddie Mercury and tells the … Continue reading Bohemian Rhapsody Review

Goat Yoga Has Come to NC

  Eden Landgrover Staff Writer  What could be more relaxing than a calm, centering yoga class? Confidently, the answer to that question is a calm, centering yoga class with baby goats. Goat farms and yoga instructors across the country are collaborating to create America’s newest fad, baby goat yoga, and it did not disappoint. Despite having a yoga mat that was gradually covered in hay … Continue reading Goat Yoga Has Come to NC

Trench: Twenty-One Pilots Album Review

Jamie Hartmann Staff Writer  After a three year hiatus from most music production, the iconic duo Twenty-One Pilots recently released “Trench,” their fifth album. Twenty-One Pilots fans have long anticipated new music, now receiving 56 minutes and 14 songs of pure Alternative Hip-Hop. The album was produced by Fueled By Ramen, and was released on October 5th. Trench’s roots began shortly after the Emotional Roadshow … Continue reading Trench: Twenty-One Pilots Album Review

Bad Times at the El Royale: Weirder Than You Think, Better Than You Expect

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer  “Bad Times at the El Royale” might just be the most unpredictable movie to hit cinemas in quite some time. Yes, the acting was spectacular and the dialogue was witty and sharp, but what stood out the most was the utter creativity and unpredictability of the movie. This was like a breath of fresh air considering a lot of big movies … Continue reading Bad Times at the El Royale: Weirder Than You Think, Better Than You Expect

UNCG’s Homecoming Block Party

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 13, UNCG celebrated this year’s homecoming with a block party on the Kaplan Commons. In celebration of all things UNCG, the block party was filled with many people from all over Greensboro. From current college students to alumni, family and friends, people came to eat, play games and have a good time. The block party was mixed with … Continue reading UNCG’s Homecoming Block Party

Andy Warhol: Prints, Polaroids & Photographs

Justin Foxx Staff Writer  The most striking theme that underlied almost the entirety of the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s new exhibit, a collection of pieces and polaroids created by the late American artist Andy Warhol, is the sheer simplicity of them. Having been a pioneer of what is now infamously known as ‘Pop Art,’ an art genre which serves to take figures and images of the … Continue reading Andy Warhol: Prints, Polaroids & Photographs

Friday Fest: Hispanic Heritage Month

Meagan Bess Staff Writer Friday Fest, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, took place on Friday, Oct. 12 in the Faculty Center. “Friday Cultural Fest has been taking place for more than 10 years, but this is the first time that we are partnering with the Office of Intercultural Engagement to feature Hispanic Heritage Month,” says International Student Advisor and DSO for the International Programs … Continue reading Friday Fest: Hispanic Heritage Month

Physical Wellness for a Better You

Meagen Bess Staff Writer  College students across the globe have quite a few responsibilities. Some have to maintain not only four to six courses, but a full-time or part-time job, as well as involvement in student organizations. Stress comes in many forms with demands and deadlines. One place to be relieved of worries is time at the gym. To maintain a healthy way of living, … Continue reading Physical Wellness for a Better You