Psychic Twin in Concert
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Being a minimalist when it comes to creating music has taken on new meaning. Recently I had the good fortune to see Psychic Twin on the Durham stop of their tour. They were accompanied by NC natives Must Be the Holy Ghost at the Pinhook in Durham, and I was treated to an immersive sonic experience. There I … Continue reading Psychic Twin in Concert
“In Falling Snow” Japanese Prints
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Last week, a new exhibit opened at the Weatherspoon Arts museum titled: “In Falling Snow: Japanese Prints from the Lenoir C. Wright Collection.” These wondrous prints depict winter snow set in Japan. Ranging from showing Japanese culture in winter, to the beautiful colors of winter to brutal warfare, the settings show psychological situations either in Japanese culture or in Japanese … Continue reading “In Falling Snow” Japanese Prints
The Variety of Greensboro Artists
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer There’s a certain amount of intimacy in listening to local bands that fails to transition into mainstream music. Not only do you live in a fifty-mile radius of this person but there’s this barrier removed between artist and audience. There is no fame or ego involved; just the music and how it makes you feel. If you vibe with their … Continue reading The Variety of Greensboro Artists
Super Famicon
Teresa Dale Staff Writer Nintendo is the most iconic name in the game industry, and if you are a part of their devoted fan base, then you have a reason to get excited. A two-day convention and video game tournament series, created to celebrate all things Nintendo, is happening in Downtown Greensboro at the Elm Street Center on November 19 and 20. Geeksboro Coffee … Continue reading Super Famicon
Black Lives Matter: the effects on UNCG
Emily Moser Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 3, the Women’s and Gender Studies and African American and African Diaspora Studies departments sponsored a forum to discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement affects the UNCG community; both academically and culturally. The panel of four representative women were asked questions such as: “How does the movement suggest changes to how and why we teach,” “what … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: the effects on UNCG
National and local reactions to the 2016 Presidential Re-elect
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Wednesday, November 9, just before 3 a.m., Donald J. Trump was elected as the 45th President of The United States of America. After a long campaign season against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, and third-party challengers, Trump has officially come out on top with 279 electoral votes. Thoughts about the results of the election ran high among supporters of … Continue reading National and local reactions to the 2016 Presidential Re-elect
The resilience of a fan
Isaiah Saint Hilaire StaffWriter This week I had the chance to speak to a few Panthers fans whom seemed pretty disappointed with their 2016 team in comparison to last year’s team. The mood I felt throughout my encounters with these fans were sad, frustrated and nerve-wrecking due to the poor record that the Panthers racked up this season. I spoke to them about the differences … Continue reading The resilience of a fan
Why Politicians Should Scrap Celebrity Endorsements
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Despite the fact that the majority of celebrities in the entertainment industry have no political experience, when election time comes around the story seems to change. It is always sold to the audience as if they have been deeply involved in the American political system their whole lives with certain type of self-created authority that entitles them to be heard. … Continue reading Why Politicians Should Scrap Celebrity Endorsements
Turning a New Leaf: Tobacco versus Marijuana
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer As the twenty-first century approaches their new year, the younger generations take up a new leaf. For some though, this leaf is not of the metaphorical variety. In recent years, cigarettes have taken a place on the backburner, while drugs like marijuana have heavily taken the foreground in terms of discussion. This is not to say that cigarettes are fading … Continue reading Turning a New Leaf: Tobacco versus Marijuana
The results are in across the nation and North Carolina
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Upsetting polls and predictions, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton last Tuesday, ending what has been one of the most bitter and divisive presidential campaigns in modern American history. Trump’s margin of victory came from many of the demographic groups that Clinton had been relying on throughout the campaign, as she failed to replicate the … Continue reading The results are in across the nation and North Carolina
