Artist Weekly Duane Cyrus
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Duane Cyrus is an associate professor at the School of Dance here at UNCG. He teaches Dance technique as well as other courses on Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship. Cyrus received his undergraduate from the Juilliard School and his Graduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has danced in multiple companies including the Martha Graham Company and the … Continue reading Artist Weekly Duane Cyrus
The Arts in Perspective
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Art is a combination of talent, skill and objectivity. When an artist lays down canvas, composes a phrase or choreographer’s movement, at some moment art becomes more than what’s simply presented. It becomes a statement, a message, a reflection or something of value. This is where perspective enters. Before delving into different ways art can be perceived, there needs to … Continue reading The Arts in Perspective
UNCG Tops Mercer in Big 2-1 SoCon Victory
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer Coming into Saturday night’s Conference matchup against the Mercer Bears, the Spartans hoped to win their second SoCon match of the week. Last Tuesday, October 11, the blue and gold traveled to South Carolina to sweep season series against Furman by a score of 2-1. Saturday night’s match mirrored that result, with the Spartans splitting the season series against Mercer … Continue reading UNCG Tops Mercer in Big 2-1 SoCon Victory
Artists to Soon Visit NC
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Living in North Carolina arguably has its ups and downs, but there’s no denying it is a convenient place for the avid independent music listener. If there isn’t someone playing in Greensboro, the 336 is only an hour or two away from venues who regularly pull in artists touring their new albums. Here’s a little guide to who’s playing where … Continue reading Artists to Soon Visit NC
Carolina Theatre to host 48 Hour Horror FIlm Festival
Sam Haw Staff Writer Those looking for a good scare this Halloween season may want to stop by the historic, and possibly haunted, Carolina Theatre of Greensboro. On October 21st, they will (g)host the Greensboro 48 Hour Film Horror Project. Teams of filmmakers from all over the Piedmont region were given a character, a prop, and a single line of dialogue. They are … Continue reading Carolina Theatre to host 48 Hour Horror FIlm Festival
Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer When you hear the words first world problems, what are the first images or thoughts that you associate with them? Is it the sight of people yelling at helpless employees for a mistake they could not have avoided? Is it a feeling of annoyance when seeing pictures on social media where people have carefully documented their discourteous actions towards circumstances … Continue reading Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems
The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer The Kardashian branding is addictive like Oreo cookies, crack, and pumpkin spice lattes. It seems that we, as an American culture, just cannot get enough of the family. Personally, I have been beyond satiated. They are everywhere I look: my Snapchat, my everyday conversations, even the grocery store checkout. Everywhere I look they seem to pop up, and this writer … Continue reading The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends
NBA 2016-17: What to Expect
Andrew James Staff Writer It’s October of 2016, and I actually find it easier to take basketball season seriously than I do the election season. The latter may initiate the apocalypse, but it is basketball season that will still be entertaining while we watch from our nuclear warfare safe houses. This season is already a big one—offseason storylines rode the media’s airwaves this … Continue reading NBA 2016-17: What to Expect
Greensboro Artist Steven Cozart wins Lange-Taylor Prize
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Local Greensboro artist Steven Cozart has been awarded the 24th Lange-Taylor Prize for his illustrations depicting color-ism in the African American community. The prize was established by Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies, and was first awarded in the early 1990s. Entrants consist of single artists, or teams, participating in continuous field work, intertwining images and words. Primarily submissions … Continue reading Greensboro Artist Steven Cozart wins Lange-Taylor Prize
Inside those who support Donald Trump
Teresa Dale Staff Writer I think everyone can agree that this election cycle has been anything but conventional. We the people have had to sort through more scandals, more lies, and more biased media reports than ever before. A lot is on the line as the next president will be deciding what happens with Obamacare, electing a new supreme court judge, and leading our country … Continue reading Inside those who support Donald Trump
