Halloween Magic
Shea Wixon Staff Writer The leaves start to change colors, as people begin to feel the spirit of the holidays; that first felt, is the spirit of Halloween. What is it about Halloween that so many people love? Maybe this love is rooted in one’s childhood — the thought that, as a kid, that one can get to be whoever or whatever for one … Continue reading Halloween Magic
UNCG Women’s Soccer Recap
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team’s season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, when the Spartans played Furman and the game resulted in a 1-0 loss to end their season. This loss would take place in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament. The UNCG women’s team ended the season with a 7-11-2 record overall and a 4-4-1 … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Recap
Christina Gregory of the Volleyball Team Looks Toward Southern Conference Tournament
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team’s season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, when the Spartans played Furman and the game resulted in a 1-0 loss to end their season. This loss would take place in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament. The UNCG women’s team ended the season with a 7-11-2 record overall and a 4-4-1 … Continue reading Christina Gregory of the Volleyball Team Looks Toward Southern Conference Tournament
Coach Breneman Gives Thoughts on Fall Schedule
Ian Hammock StaffWriter With the end of the Fall season, Softball coach Janelle Brenamen has only two months to prepare the her team for their Spring season schedule. She did, however, have to give an interview regarding her thoughts on the season, amongst other things. The first topic of discussion was her takeaway from the past six week (the Fall season) of games. “We welcomed … Continue reading Coach Breneman Gives Thoughts on Fall Schedule
Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer In 1980, the American League in Major League Baseball had played with a designated hitter for seven season. That August, the National League voted to see whether or not to have a designated hitter. Bill Giles, general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies abstained because he was unable to contact owner, Rudy Carpenter who had gone fishing. Hardy Peterson, GM of … Continue reading Did You Know?
Artist Weekly: David Cook
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor There is a grand feeling that accompanies us while watching a film. Whether having an intimate viewing with a TV or laptop, or choosing a more bombastic experience by visiting a cinema, there is just something about film that placates the mind. Professor and film scholar Dr. David Cook caught this feeling, and has since dedicated much of … Continue reading Artist Weekly: David Cook
Getting Back In The Dating Game – UNCG’s Speed Dating Tonight A Success!
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer UNCG’s Opera Theatre presented a 40-minute production of “Speed Dating Tonight!” this Halloween weekend in the Recital Hall of the music building. For those (like myself) looking for an introduction to opera, this production is a perfect fit. It’s fast paced, comedic and modern. Characters in the production are designed to be relatable and recognizable to anyone dating in the … Continue reading Getting Back In The Dating Game – UNCG’s Speed Dating Tonight A Success!
“It’s Clipping B*tch!”
Sam Haw Staff Writer Most people would flock to Chapel Hill on Halloween weekend to celebrate in the massive annual party that takes place on Franklin St., but I’m not most people. No, I came to see the noise rap group Clipping play at Local 506, one of the Triangle’s most intimate venues. I had seen Clipping once before in 2014 at a severely … Continue reading “It’s Clipping B*tch!”
“Hello Out There” and “A Happy Journey from Trenton to Camden” Reflect on Love and Tragedy
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer This past weekend opened the UNCG Masters of Fine Arts directing students one-act performances. They performed in the cozy upstage cabaret at Triad Stage. In all, there were four total plays, two were performed on Thursday and two on Friday and all four performed once again on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, I was only able to attend the two on … Continue reading “Hello Out There” and “A Happy Journey from Trenton to Camden” Reflect on Love and Tragedy
Video Games as an art form
Teresa Dale Staff Writer Like many growing up in this generation, I have found that many satisfying and meaningful artistic experiences have come from video games. Unlike other, more traditional art forms like painting, sculpting or film, the spectator is no longer just a viewer to the art, but a part of it. For decades now, video game artists have been innovating new paths … Continue reading Video Games as an art form
