A Sitdown with Taylor Delaney
Alyia Hicks Staff Writer With the cross country season approaching rapidly, UNCG’s men and women cross country teams are looking forward to bringing home even more success than they saw last year. The team ended on a high note, finishing fifth in the league during the Southern Conference Championships. They continued on to the NCAA Southeast Regionals where they placed 29th overall, as did the … Continue reading A Sitdown with Taylor Delaney
Madden Memories
Sports Staff Madden football has been in the lives of football and video game fans for 29 years. And with the game’s release this upcoming Friday, the sport section will look back at their favorite memory playing the celebrated football game. Daniel I remember it like it was yesterday. Madden ‘08 on the PSP in franchise mode. I was the Pittsburgh Steelers, and I … Continue reading Madden Memories
New Faces for Club Football
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer UNCG is known for not having an official Division I football team. However, do not let this fool you into thinking that UNCG has no team. We have a club football team, which was established in the spring of 2015. It’s quite official, with coaches who played in college, talented current players and athletic gear. The men who play on the … Continue reading New Faces for Club Football
Usain Bolt’s Final Act of Greatness
Andrew James Staff Writer For all of the great things that Usain Bolt has been called—The Lightning Bolt, the fastest man alive, inhuman—one thing no one has accused him of is being humble. Rightfully so. Bolt has numerously stated that he is a “legend” and proclaimed himself the greatest athlete of all time. But at the heart of his supreme confidence that might make PR … Continue reading Usain Bolt’s Final Act of Greatness
Slaughter Beach, Dog’s Surprising Performance at Cat’s Cradle
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Going into the Cat’s Cradle Back Room on August 9, I had absolutely no clue who I was there to see. I had just listened to a few of the band’s songs on the ride from Greensboro; that was about the extent of my knowledge. I also knew the name of the band was Slaughter Beach, Dog. The name is what … Continue reading Slaughter Beach, Dog’s Surprising Performance at Cat’s Cradle
Two Bands Coming to Cat’s Cradle This Weekend
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Summer soon comes to an end for many, but not for the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. The seemingly endless line-up of bands and artists playing at the popular venue features many musicians making stops along their respective summer tours, including indie rock duo Brick and Mortar, as well as electric band The Roosevelts. On August 18, New Jersey-based band Brick and … Continue reading Two Bands Coming to Cat’s Cradle This Weekend
“Facing Our Truth” at Triad Stage
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday, Paper Lantern Theatre presented “Facing Our Truth” at Triad Stage in Downtown Greensboro. It featured a series of six ten minute plays written by a handful of diverse playwrights. The production explored the concepts of race and privilege, highlighting African American issues specifically through the lens of minority populations. Originally commissioned by New York based theatre company … Continue reading “Facing Our Truth” at Triad Stage
Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review
Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Lana Del Rey released her fifth studio album, “Lust for Life,” on July 21, 72 minutes in length just in time for the hopeless romantics to return to school. Do not let the title, “Lust for Life,” fool you. There are some bright and happy moments, but there are still signature Lana Del Rey feels. She is not giving up her … Continue reading Lana Del Rey’s “Lust for Life” Album Review
A Conversation With Chastity Brown
Sam Haw Staff Writer I sat down on a porch in the sleepy neighborhood of Lindley Park to speak with Chastity Brown, a singer-songwriter touring from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chastity’s blend of folk and soul has recently caught the attention of NPR, The Independent and other notable journals after the release of her newest record, “Silhouette of Sirens.” Sam Haw: I understand you were raised in … Continue reading A Conversation With Chastity Brown
Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the recent upheaval in all spectrums from politics to healthcare to media, it is no wonder the popular movie streaming site, Netflix, is receiving the brute end of extreme opinions. The latest movie release by Netflix, “To the Bone,” is already gaining backlash from critics and movie watchers alike – adding it to the list of controversial streaming … Continue reading Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy
