Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force
Omar Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer It’s Saturday night, the room is filled with a mixture of sweat, excitement and lust. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the next band to start their set, and finish the night with a bang. The band takes hold of the set as if it was their God-given destiny. Adamantly, Jeffrey Tulliz Jr. names every band member with his silky voice: “We … Continue reading Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force
On-Set Controversies Through the Years, Disputes Between Directors and Actresses
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Last year saw the demise of some of the most profitable and famous directors and actors of our time by the sexual allegations of powerful women in Hollywood. As we all know, this flood of allegations was coined the Me Too Movement. These ongoing crusades unveil the hidden dynamics within the film industry, cloaked in the appeal of blockbuster films. Yet, … Continue reading On-Set Controversies Through the Years, Disputes Between Directors and Actresses
Students Share their Perspectives on the State of Campus Art
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer It is no secret that the arts play a fundamental role in the lives of a large portion of UNCG’s student body. Our College of Visual and Performing Arts is thriving, with more and more bright young artists being admitted each academic year. We are granted access to concerts and performances by supremely talented instrumentalists in our world-renowned music program, and … Continue reading Students Share their Perspectives on the State of Campus Art
‘Polaris Ghost’: Connecting the Dots Between William Blake and David Lynch
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer Eric G. Wilson is no stranger to publishing. As a professor at Wake Forest University, he has written several literary nonfiction books which have received critical acclaim. He has also been published in several esteemed literary magazines and other publications. But, his newest release marks a new step in his literary work. “Polaris Ghost” launches Wilson’s career into fiction with a … Continue reading ‘Polaris Ghost’: Connecting the Dots Between William Blake and David Lynch
‘City, Village, Exurbia’ Brings the World to Greensboro
Emily Hicks Staff Writer As the spring semester winds down, you might feel as if you have been bitten by the travel bug. If so, take a walk through the newest exhibition in the Weatherspoon Art Museum to fulfill your travel wishes without ever having to leave campus. From now until July 8, the museum on campus hosts a new exhibit: “City, Village, Exurbia” which … Continue reading ‘City, Village, Exurbia’ Brings the World to Greensboro
Looking into the US stock market for 2018
Chris Funchess Staff Writer Overall, 2017 was a great year for the stock market. All of the major indices were up and the U.S. labor market was as strong as it has been in a generation. So far in 2018, many of the economic indicators are still strong, and inflation is still low even though it remains a persistent fear. The market on the other … Continue reading Looking into the US stock market for 2018
Reel Talk From America to Wakanda: Exploring Patriotism
Abbigaile Gustafson Staff Writer In the few weeks that “Black Panther” has been in theaters, it has completely blown away the box office and has already influenced pop culture. According to a March 19 issue of Forbes, Black Panther stands as the biggest solo superhero movie. It also is the biggest movie thus far to be directed by a black filmmaker and the 14th highest-grossing … Continue reading Reel Talk From America to Wakanda: Exploring Patriotism
Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor The only thing I like about my morning, is my coffee. From the long, brisk walk from my apartment to campus, to the lull of the morning gen-eds which are better for doodling than for learning, coffee is the only thing which gets me through. I am also not the only person who feels this way. According to the National Coffee … Continue reading Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee
North Carolina Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard became the first player since Kevin Love in 2010 to score 30 points and grab 30 rebounds in a single game, leading Charlotte to a victory over the Nets. However, because he received a technique foul for his 16th of the season, this led to an automatic one game suspension. As he sat on the bench, … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Dr. Sarah Imhoff Presents an Exploration of Jewish Masculinity
Shira Snyder Staff Writer On Wednesday, Dr. Sarah Imhoff, of Indiana University’s Religious Studies and Borns Jewish Studies Programs, came to UNCG to present her lecture, “Jewish Men Past and Present: Sexuality and Stereotypes,” on Judaism and how it relates to masculinity. She began by bringing attention to the controversial Tablet article, “The Specifically Jewy Perviness of Harvey Weinstein.” Imhoff dismissed the article’s claim that … Continue reading Dr. Sarah Imhoff Presents an Exploration of Jewish Masculinity
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