‘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
13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly
Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer The 13th annual UNCG Fashion Show, titled “Under the Seam,” put on by Threads, a student organization in the Consumer Apparel Retail Studies department, was a success. “Under the Seam” took place on April 7 at the Greensboro Marriott Hotel in downtown. The extravagant designs and elegant models were most certainly a sight to see. The student organization was created in … Continue reading 13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly
Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer This coming weekend sees the opening of “The Magic Flute,” premiered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “The Magic Flute” is an opera written in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that explores themes of good and evil. This opera allows us to believe that good and love will always prevail over evil. In the opera, the Queen of the … Continue reading Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium
Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor This May will bring more than flowers in Greensboro. This month will welcome the release of “Cloud Diary,” the debut novel by writer and co-owner of Scuppernong Books – Steve Mitchell. Though “Cloud Diary” is Mitchell’s first novel, he has previously published a book of short stories, titled “The Naming of Ghosts,” in 2012. His other previous works appear in many … Continue reading Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’
Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement
UNCG Women’s Golf: An interview with Natalia Asensio
Douglas Burns Staff Writer Natalia Asensio is one of seven outstanding student-athletes on the UNCG women’s golf team. Hailing originally from Madrid, Spain, Natalia first came to the USA to play golf when she was fifteen-years-old. Playing for Ravenwood High School in Tennessee for a season, she finished first in the regional and district and went on to qualify for the state championships. At … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Golf: An interview with Natalia Asensio
Did You Know?
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer Greensboro has a professional football team! The Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL) kicked off their inaugural season on April 7 with a 41-38 loss to the Jacksonville Sharks in the Greensboro Coliseum. They’re having UNCG Night this Saturday. This is the third arena football team that Greensboro has hosted, having previously been home to the Greensboro Prowlers from … Continue reading Did You Know?
An Amazing Month for Stephanie Bryden and UNCG Softball
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Well, chances are that your last month, no matter how prosperous it has been, has not come close to the last month of UNCG’s softball team. The women have only suffered one loss in the past month, and currently, own a 32-8 record on the season. It is because of this mark that the team finds themselves ranked number 40 in … Continue reading An Amazing Month for Stephanie Bryden and UNCG Softball
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