The question of “art”: Video Games
A particular evocative still from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 A note to our readers: Our A&E writer Spencer will not be returning to this section next semester. He expressed interest in spending a portion of the remaining fall semester exploring artistic topics in a more abstract format. This article is the first in … Continue reading The question of “art”: Video Games
Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 The lawn outside Taylor Theatre was filled with smiling faces Thursday night, both young and old. A feeling of warmth and youthfulness infused the setting and more than one child let out a gleeful hop. The cause of this joy was “The Velveteen Rabbit”, the latest play performed at UNCG’s Taylor Theatre. Based on … Continue reading Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”
UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 Kind, generous and talented are three words that describe Jackson Cooper. However these alone cannot express the warm, embracing aura that follows him. He can often be seen around campus, either by the Brown Building working collectively for his University theater department, or serving steaming treats to his friends at Tate Street Coffee House. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper
“Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro
Participants paint during the competition’s first round. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19. 2014 For the artists gathered at The Creative Center on 16th Street Friday night, time was of the essence. In a competition called “Ultimate Painting,” 12 local artists squared off in a tournament-style battle involving three rounds in which painters attempted to create a unique work of art … Continue reading “Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro
Chancellor search
By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Oct. 20, Chancellor Linda Brady announced to the UNC-Greensboro community her plans to retire on July 31, 2015. As the university prepares itself for change, the extensive search process for a new chancellor has shot to the top of the list of UNCG’s priorities. As explained in a PowerPoint presentation provided by Vice Chancellor and Chief … Continue reading Chancellor search
Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum
By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 It is a common reference nowadays to hear students comment on the rising cost of tuition. With all this output of money, there is often a lack of information available to students as to where all the money is going. The Tuition and Fees Forum held in two sessions in the Cone Ballroom of the EUC on … Continue reading Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum
New resolution proposed to review campus culture
By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 As UNC-Greensboro attempts to navigate this period of dissension and change facing its community, faculty senators met last Wednesday in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss a new resolution that calls for a “comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making processes.” After the recent scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former university … Continue reading New resolution proposed to review campus culture
Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 The morning of Nov. 6, UNCG held the North Carolina Investing in Rural Innovative Schools Student Forum. Chancellor Linda Brady, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, President of N.C. New Schools Dr. Tony Habit, a representative for Gov. Pat McCrory and two former N.C. governors, Bev Purdue and Jim Hunt, were some of the high profile figures in … Continue reading Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools
Rudy Francisco performs in North Carolina
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 Poetry addicts were in for a delightful treat on Nov. 7, 2014 thanks to the Carolina Union Activities Board and UNC Chapel Hill’s spoken word organization, The Wordsmiths. The two groups teamed up and provided the public with a free opportunity to hear the poetic style of the award winning, Rudy Francisco. Students from UNC … Continue reading Rudy Francisco performs in North Carolina
Making clothes gender-neutral
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 12, 2014 Hannah Dickerson, who goes by Avery, is a Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies major at UNCG. She is single handedly breaking the barriers of gender one logo at a time with her up and coming clothing company in Greensboro. The name Deconstruct came from her idea to deconstruct society’s view of how gender should be. “We … Continue reading Making clothes gender-neutral
