A Night at the Weatherspoon with Christian Marclay and ensemBle baBel
Emily Cramton Staff Writer New Music Greensboro recently collaborated with the College of Visual and Performing Arts and its society of student composers to present a concert featuring the works of artist Christian Marclay, performed by the Swiss ensemBle baBel. Christian Marclay is an award-winning visual artist and composer, a pioneer of the technique of using turntables to create sound collages. He … Continue reading A Night at the Weatherspoon with Christian Marclay and ensemBle baBel
Alyeska ‘Crush’ EP Review
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor The Los Angeles based dream pop Alyeska shows that they aren’t afraid to mix a smooth, lyrical vocals with crushingly distorted moments reminiscent of 90’s indie rock. On their latest EP ‘Crush,’ the band creates a delicate balance between gentle and abrasive, in a surprisingly compelling manner. Alyeska is a three piece band composed of Alaska Reid on lead … Continue reading Alyeska ‘Crush’ EP Review
Netflix Reviews – Foreign Film
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Foreign films carry many of their native influences into the American filmmaking style. Since the beginning of the film industry, American filmmakers have watched European films and incorporated the ideas that seemed to work into their own films. Some of the most acclaimed directors were inspired by these foreign films range from Welles, to Scorsese and Tarantino. If you want … Continue reading Netflix Reviews – Foreign Film
Artist Weekly – Julia Caston
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Julia Caston, a master’s student in the Art program here at UNCG. Her work mainly focuses on interactive art, which challenges viewers because, in Caston’s words, “It takes the viewer’s interaction and makes that in into the ‘art’ featured in the piece.” Her work aims to bring social economic inequalities to the forefronts of … Continue reading Artist Weekly – Julia Caston
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is A Masterclass in Video Game Aesthetic
Curtis Hoffman Guest Writer Released in early March of this year, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ was met with near universal praise from critics and fans alike. Among the 10/10 reviews and glowing recommendations was a common theme: the game is stunningly beautiful. The art direction ‘Breath of the Wild’ is a multifaceted story that considers the art directions of many … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is A Masterclass in Video Game Aesthetic
The Future of the Internet
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Recently, the government auctioned off wireless airwave data to T-Mobile, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T for nearly $90 billion. According to Washington Post journalist, Brian Fung, “The auction will transfer a significant amount of spectrum — the invisible radio waves that carry voice, video and data — from TV stations to companies in other industries eager to build out … Continue reading The Future of the Internet
A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer As a part of UNCG’s pride month, the university’s Office of Intercultural Engagement has been hosting a variety of events in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of April. On Wednesday, April 12, The Office of Intercultural Engagement partnered with the Women’s and Gender Studies department as well as the African American and African Diaspora Studies … Continue reading A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement
Unrest in the Middle East
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer For almost two decades, our media has been a non-stop chorus of chaotic voices, reminding us of the turbulent situation in the region of the Middle East. This commentary and reporting all comes through a dangerously narrow, ethnocentric lens that distorts the views of Americans, and indeed, all western nations on the issue. But what is to be done? Clearly, … Continue reading Unrest in the Middle East
A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Greensboro’s Greenhill Center, has held the ‘Motorcycle. Art. Design’ (M.A.D) exhibit since early February. This past week I was able to walk around the exhibit myself, getting a feel for this flashy experience. M.A.D was a collaborative project, created by UNC School of the Arts Director of Scene Design, John Coyne and a select number of his graduate and undergraduate … Continue reading A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One
McIver Demolition Project
Madison Hoffmann Staff Writer Plans are being discussed for future demolition of the McIver building in order to construct two new infrastructures to grow the UNCG nursing/STEM program. A four-story building will take the place of the existing McIver building, along with the construction of a south Chiller Plant. The new south Chiller Plant will feed chilled water through underground lines to … Continue reading McIver Demolition Project
