‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer Jennifer Jellicorse, director of UNCG’s new theatre production “Clybourne Park,” recently discussed the storyline of the play in relation to the Triad Stage performance of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” “Clybourne Park,” originally a Broadway play, is writer Bruce Norris’ reaction to “A Raisin in the Sun,” which succeeds Norris’ work by approximately 50 years.   “A Raisin in … Continue reading ‘Clybourne Park’: Interview with Director Jennifer Jellicorse

UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer  During the month of April, UNCG is holding its very own pride month on campus. The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) has released a calendar of events, which includes film screenings, workshops, arts and crafts events, dialogues and discussions that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Former President Obama made June the national LGBTQ+ pride month during his presidency. Since this annual event … Continue reading UNCG Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a Student Art Exhibit

‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer For those out there who are a part of Wes Anderson’s esoteric fandom, “Isle of Dogs” has had us wagging our tails ever since it was revealed to be stop-motion animation. This is now the director’s second stop-motion picture overall, following the 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Painfully, this being a Wes Anderson film, it got a limited … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer  The 13th annual UNCG Fashion Show, titled “Under the Seam,” put on by Threads, a student organization in the Consumer Apparel Retail Studies department, was a success. “Under the Seam” took place on April 7 at the Greensboro Marriott Hotel in downtown. The extravagant designs and elegant models were most certainly a sight to see. The student organization was created in … Continue reading 13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

Annalee Glatus  Staff Writer  This coming weekend sees the opening of “The Magic Flute,” premiered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “The Magic Flute” is an opera written in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that explores themes of good and evil. This opera allows us to believe that good and love will always prevail over evil. In the opera, the Queen of the … Continue reading Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor This May will bring more than flowers in Greensboro. This month will welcome the release of “Cloud Diary,” the debut novel by writer and co-owner of Scuppernong Books – Steve Mitchell. Though “Cloud Diary” is Mitchell’s first novel, he has previously published a book of short stories, titled “The Naming of Ghosts,” in 2012. His other previous works appear in many … Continue reading Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer  [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces 2018-2019 Season

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer The Community Theatre of Greensboro, abbreviated as CTG, is entering its 69th season for the year of 2018-2019. The season, as always, includes shows for both main stage and youth productions. Main stage productions include, “Newsies,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “God’s Favorite” and “Clue the Musical.” The youth productions include, “Dorothy in Wonderland,” “The Addams Family,” “Elf Jr.,” “13 The … Continue reading Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces 2018-2019 Season

Senior Spotlight: Harley Winzenried

Sam Haw Staff Writer During her time at UNCG, Harley Winzenried has dedicated herself to studying theatre, both on and off campus. She has performed in plays, developed original pieces and delved into administrative work. In May, Winzenried will graduate with a bachelors in theatre, along with a minor in musical theatre. Although theatre has always been her major, Winzenried has strayed a bit from … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Harley Winzenried

Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force

Omar Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer It’s Saturday night, the room is filled with a mixture of sweat, excitement and lust. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the next band to start their set, and finish the night with a bang. The band takes hold of the set as if it was their God-given destiny. Adamantly, Jeffrey Tulliz Jr. names every band member with his silky voice: “We … Continue reading Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force