Artists Weekly–Emily Stamey
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer When we walk into a museum we think about the artists, we think about styles and chosen mediums. We think about the artwork itself. Yet, our minds dismiss multiple questions. How did this work get here? Who made the layout? Why is this specific artist being featured? Well if you are wondering now- the person responsible for many of those … Continue reading Artists Weekly–Emily Stamey
“Caroline or Change” Comes to UNCG
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer The Tony award winning musical “Caroline or Change” is soon to grace our own Taylor Stage here at UNCG. The musical’s book and lyrics are written by Tony Kushner and the score is written by Jeanine Tesori. Tony Kushner has won a Pulitzer Prize for the play “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes”, which tackled multiple … Continue reading “Caroline or Change” Comes to UNCG
Sherrill Roland: The Jumpsuit Project
Catie Byrne Features Editor Clad in an orange jumpsuit and bright smile, UNCG graduate student, Sherrill Roland, spoke with this reporter regarding his remarkable story, and The Jumpsuit Project. Roland’s story: that he was wrongfully incarcerated in a Washington D.C. state prison for 10 months and two weeks; his project: to wear an orange prison jumpsuit for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. At … Continue reading Sherrill Roland: The Jumpsuit Project
Henri Matisse: a printmaker and sculptor
Emily Moser Staff Writer Henri Matisse once said: “It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else.” Matisse truly did have a unique style, and as such, is acclaimed for his use of bright, colorful and idealized pieces. His work defies perspective, natural anatomy and typical color choices. As a famous impressionist painter, he revolutionized the world of … Continue reading Henri Matisse: a printmaker and sculptor
Come out and tryak a kayak!
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer Imagine this; walking into the new Rec center and craving something new and exciting. Weights are a norm, and the track can be monotonous. Sure, the new classes available are interesting, but the real excitement, happens on Wednesday nights. Kayak pool sessions are a new and unique adventure that every UNCG student should embark on. Whether a seasoned kayak vet, … Continue reading Come out and tryak a kayak!
“WUAG Presents the Three Brained Robot and more”
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer WUAG 103.1 FM is excited to present the Three-Brained Robot at the UNCG Faculty Center. The Three-Brained Robot will bring their particularly zany mix of performance art and music to UNCG on Sunday, October 2. This show will kick off a month-long, multi-country European tour for the Greensboro local and visionary behind the three-brains, Sam Martin. The Three-Brained … Continue reading “WUAG Presents the Three Brained Robot and more”
Jose Fernandez’s Life was the American Dream
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The world of sports was caught off guard Sunday morning when 24 year old Miami Marlins all star pitcher, Jose Fernandez was found dead along with two other men in Miami Beach from a boating accident. Early reports indicate that the boat hit a series of rocks in the beach at full speed, flipping the boat upside down and … Continue reading Jose Fernandez’s Life was the American Dream
Joe Paterno Day: proudly celebrating an enabler
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1967, French literary critic and theorist published the essay “The Death of the Author”. The main point of the essay was to call to an end of taking in part the personal life and beliefs of an author when looking at his works. Good or bad art can come from good or bad people. And when thinking about … Continue reading Joe Paterno Day: proudly celebrating an enabler
America’s firearm fixation from the outside looking inward
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer Living in the state of North Carolina, it is hard to throw a rock and not hit someone who owns a gun. It seems a southern tradition to keep several in the home. I know my family owns multiple guns, three of which were passed down after my farming grandfather passed away. Hunting on the weekends, gun shows in … Continue reading America’s firearm fixation from the outside looking inward
Kishi Bashi “Sonderlust” Album Review
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer Kaoru Ishibashi, known by his stage name of Kishi Bashi, has made a wonderful life for himself with the use of his voice and his violin. Born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, as his parents were instructors at Old Dominion University. After graduating high school, Ishibashi attended Berklee College of Music to study film scoring. Bashi … Continue reading Kishi Bashi “Sonderlust” Album Review
