UNCG Alum vows to make all 151 original Pokémon from balloons
Czymbor restricts herself to only ten balloons for each Pokémon. By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Loop twist, lock twist, and ear twist are probably terms you’ve never heard of before. Neither had Sam Inez Czymbor, until five years ago. Most students have part-time jobs aside from going to school, whether it’s for extra money or to make rent. It’s convenient to … Continue reading UNCG Alum vows to make all 151 original Pokémon from balloons
On the road: Tips for Traveling
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 1.) Pack lightly Don’t bother packing five pairs of underwear for three days in Virginia. It helps to have outfits planned, but packing lightly will reduce the stress of remembering all of your clothes and back aches. 2.) Book tickets early/Don’t be afraid of buses My friends think I … Continue reading On the road: Tips for Traveling
Alfred Schnog remembers The Holocaust
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On the Tuesday before break, UNCG welcomed Alfred Schnog, an eyewitness to the rise of Nazi Germany and a survivor of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. After an inquisitive question and answer session, Schnog gave a keynote speech titled “Prelude to Genocide.” He shared the story of his family’s brave escape from Nazi Germany and … Continue reading Alfred Schnog remembers The Holocaust
Slice of Life: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On March 15, 1781, Nathanael Green, the guy who put “Green” in Greensboro, led the Continental Army and the Guilford Militia to battle Lord Cornwallis at the Guilford Courthouse. It was a bloody battle that ended in a tactical retreat for the Continentals. Still, over 200 volunteers show up annually, on the anniversary of the Battle … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
‘Another Corleone: Another Sicily’
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 There are a lot of tourists who come to Sicily specifically because of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.” They might take a bus to see the spot where Michael Corleone was married, have lunch at a bar outfitted with Vito Corleone memorabilia, get back on the bus and leave. Because of it’s history of housing mafia … Continue reading ‘Another Corleone: Another Sicily’
Ten$ion hits the silver screen
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Last Friday, Die Antwoord fans everywhere flocked to theatres with the release of Sony’s latest addition to the robo-cop trend, “Chappie”. In spite of its grossing nearly $14 million in its first three days, critics have shrugged at the film’s lack of originality; one man from “Hollywood Reporter” made note of its “unappealing one-note characters” and … Continue reading Ten$ion hits the silver screen
Love, the ultimate con?
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 In “Focus”, the action is centered on master con artist Nicky (Will Smith) and desirable blonde Jess (Margot Robbie) who convinces him to teach her everything he knows after her inexperienced efforts of trying to rob him fail. Nicky brings Jess onto his team of skilled thieves as an “intern”, but things begin to blur as … Continue reading Love, the ultimate con?
5 ways to stay busy before E3 2015
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 During the semester, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between papers to write, classes to attend and a career looming in the near present, it’s easy to lose sight of what is important. Over spring break I reacquainted myself with leisure and played my Xbox 360 for the first time in a while, rekindling my fondness for … Continue reading 5 ways to stay busy before E3 2015
UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published on Mar. 17, 2015 Whether he is performing on the saxophone at Tate Street Coffee or creating his own musical compositions, Will England is known for going above and beyond and expressing himself through his captivating sense of creativity and diverse musicianship. England is a junior in UNCG’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. “It has given me lots and lots of … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England
What’s hot? A review of this week’s pop
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Rihanna ft. Kanye West & Paul McCartney – “FourFiveSeconds” Known for chart-topping pop singles such as ”Umbrella” and “Diamonds”, Rihanna has taken a different route with the release of “FourFiveSeconds”, the supposed lead single on her highly anticipated upcoming eighth studio album. The song features simple instrumentation that incorporates country and folk genre elements with the … Continue reading What’s hot? A review of this week’s pop
