Shea Wixson Staff Writer We live in a society that revolves heavily around technology, and part of that technology, is social media. Today, social media is a massive source for people to connect. People use social media to connect for their personal life, for business purposes and even as a way to meet people they may have never otherwise met. That is what creators of … Continue reading 5 Days with No Social Media
Shea Wixson Staff Writer A couple weeks ago, I officially turned 20, and to be honest, I didn’t think it was going to be a big birthday. What I mean by big, is that I didn’t think it would have a significant effect on me. The reason, of course, is because people always say that turning 16 and 18 and 21 is a big … Continue reading 5 things I learned when I turned 20
As early voting opens tomorrow, there has not been a presidential election cycle within living memory so fraught with controversy. Through the course of conflicting information, outright nastiness, and disturbing revelations, one clear choice emerges. As the official student newspaper of UNCG, The Carolinian endorses Hillary Clinton, the candidate we feel will do the most good for our nation and our fellow students. This endorsement … Continue reading Editorial: Hillary Clinton for President
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer The new installation at the Greensboro Projects Space is the art piece, “Mirant Stella” by San Francisco Bay Area’s own Erich Richer “Mirant Stella” offers an astounding vantage point of worldwide exchange about humanity’s future. I attended the grand opening, hosted by Richter himself, among several attendants at the Greensboro Projects Space and The Forge. The poor weather caused … Continue reading Mirant Stella – Crowdfunding a Cultural Conversation
Emily Cramton Staff Writer An exciting band concert paying homage to the world-famous John Philip Sousa Band will soon hit the stage at the UNCG Auditorium. It will be a night of entertainment presented in “Sousa-style,” with quick-paced marches, popular and classics tunes with and solos performed by the UNCG Wind Ensemble. Led by Dr. John Locke, the UNCG Director of Bands, members … Continue reading A tribute to John Philip Sousa: America’s all time favorite at UNCG
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Duane Cyrus is an associate professor at the School of Dance here at UNCG. He teaches Dance technique as well as other courses on Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship. Cyrus received his undergraduate from the Juilliard School and his Graduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has danced in multiple companies including the Martha Graham Company and the … Continue reading Artist Weekly Duane Cyrus
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Art is a combination of talent, skill and objectivity. When an artist lays down canvas, composes a phrase or choreographer’s movement, at some moment art becomes more than what’s simply presented. It becomes a statement, a message, a reflection or something of value. This is where perspective enters. Before delving into different ways art can be perceived, there needs to … Continue reading The Arts in Perspective
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer Coming into Saturday night’s Conference matchup against the Mercer Bears, the Spartans hoped to win their second SoCon match of the week. Last Tuesday, October 11, the blue and gold traveled to South Carolina to sweep season series against Furman by a score of 2-1. Saturday night’s match mirrored that result, with the Spartans splitting the season series against Mercer … Continue reading UNCG Tops Mercer in Big 2-1 SoCon Victory
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Living in North Carolina arguably has its ups and downs, but there’s no denying it is a convenient place for the avid independent music listener. If there isn’t someone playing in Greensboro, the 336 is only an hour or two away from venues who regularly pull in artists touring their new albums. Here’s a little guide to who’s playing where … Continue reading Artists to Soon Visit NC
Sam Haw Staff Writer Those looking for a good scare this Halloween season may want to stop by the historic, and possibly haunted, Carolina Theatre of Greensboro. On October 21st, they will (g)host the Greensboro 48 Hour Film Horror Project. Teams of filmmakers from all over the Piedmont region were given a character, a prop, and a single line of dialogue. They are … Continue reading Carolina Theatre to host 48 Hour Horror FIlm Festival
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