Spring Mini-Fest: Present~Continuous Performance Review
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer UNCG’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance collaborated with New Music Greensboro to hold a Spring Mini-Fest on campus. Between March 22nd and 24th, the Mini-Fest held three free events including performances by new music ensemble, Present~Continuous with guest soprano, Clara O’Brien, and visiting composer/performer, Mike Snyder. March 22 showcased performances by Present~Continuous, the one show I had the pleasure … Continue reading Spring Mini-Fest: Present~Continuous Performance Review
Leave Hillary Alone
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Like a lot of my articles, I like to put a disclaimer at the beginning just so all the readers know where I stand and any bias that I may have towards a topic. Disclaimer: Hillary Clinton is one of my favorite people and one of my biggest role models. I worked hard for her during the primaries, even while … Continue reading Leave Hillary Alone
American Health Care Act: A glimpse into America’s proposed health care future
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer After months of planning to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known colloquially as Obamacare, President Trump and GOP leaders determined plans for the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA). Though the initial vote, scheduled for March 24, has been delayed, the AHCA remains the main indicator of how the GOP foresees American health care. The … Continue reading American Health Care Act: A glimpse into America’s proposed health care future
Yum Yum’s reopens in time for warmer weather
Madison Hoffman Staff Writer A week and two days after closing, the Greensboro staple for hot dogs and ice cream, Yum Yum Better Ice Cream, has opened its doors back to the public. Yum Yum was closed after an incident was reported at 1:42 p.m. of a vehicle running into the side of the building on Wednesday, March 15. The accident took place … Continue reading Yum Yum’s reopens in time for warmer weather
UNCG Opera Theatre Program to Present Menotti’s The Consul
Emily Cramton Staff Writer For the past weeks, members of the Opera Theatre Program and University Symphony Orchestra at UNCG have been diligently preparing for this spring’s major opera production, Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul.” Premiered in 1950, “The Consul” was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Music. This was Menotti’s first full-length opera and is in three acts. Widely considered to be his … Continue reading UNCG Opera Theatre Program to Present Menotti’s The Consul
Minimalism/Post Minimalism Exhibit at UNCG
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer This exhibit examines both the style and advancement of minimalism throughout it’s existence. Minimalism shies away from the idea that an object has to refer to something higher than itself. In the creating of minimalism, certain artists sought to reduce art to its “essential” elements such as geometry and objects instead of abstract shapes and imaginative ideas. It spawned … Continue reading Minimalism/Post Minimalism Exhibit at UNCG
Pinhook Goes Punk: Priests Concert Review
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer There is a certain expectation level when you go to a punk concert; loud, powerhouse sounds that smack you in the face and give you the good vibes you were looking for. After attending the recent Priests concert and getting slammed in the face with music that vibrates your body and numbs any pain, paired with all the energetic … Continue reading Pinhook Goes Punk: Priests Concert Review
Review of Thundercat’s “Drunk”
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer Thundercat’s latest release under the independent record label, Brainfeeder, feels purposefully distracted. For some works that is a negative aspect, however for the funk artist, it feels as if this is exactly what Thundercat is going for. The subject matter of many of these songs can be seen as “millennial problems,” including self-care, leaving one’s wallet at the club and … Continue reading Review of Thundercat’s “Drunk”
Staff Picks – Movies
Jared – “Coming to America” It’s a great 80’s comedy with Eddie Murphy at the height of his career. Teresa – “Copenhagen” It toys with the idea of falling in love with someone without having to sleep with them. Also the cinematography is stunning. Emily – “Interstellar” I could watch this an endless number of times. The story is intriguing and emotional, and the musical … Continue reading Staff Picks – Movies
The Judging of Abortion
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Frequent crying, waking up at 4 a.m., thousands of diaper changes, and various bodily fluids ending up on you. These are some of the staples of motherhood. While motherhood can be one of the most fulfilling experiences for certain women, it isn’t for everyone. It certainly isn’t something that all women are ready for when a pregnancy occurs. Being ready … Continue reading The Judging of Abortion
