Satirist’s Corner – How to Enjoy an Art Museum

Cason Ragland Staff Writer So you’ve been invited by one of your friends to an exhibition somewhere. Maybe it’ll be some place where the logo is just the name of the gallery with one of the letters turned upside down – that’s what I call design. Anyway, this friend of yours knows two people with a trust fund so you’d better take them up on … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – How to Enjoy an Art Museum

Four New Books for Break

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Bookworms will agree: nothing is better than picking up a page-turner during a break from school. That break is almost here, and a book list is in order. New books are hitting the shelves this December, from the likes of veteran authors to those publishing their debut novel. The tantalizing thriller, “The Good Samaritan,” by John Marrs, will be published … Continue reading Four New Books for Break

Isichapuitu: An Exhibit on the Emotions of Life

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer The most recent exhibit opening at the Weatherspoon Art Museum contains a sparse room with a grouping of ceramic figures at the center. These figures, created by artist Kukuli Velarde, show a vast variety of emotions and depictions of life. The figures themselves are small and require focused attention. The ceramics look like small people with big bellies and large heads. … Continue reading Isichapuitu: An Exhibit on the Emotions of Life

The Quarter Roys Politically Psychedelic New Album

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer No amount of musical talent can make up for a lame band name. Luckily for The Quarter Roys, they do not have to worry about that. The Quarter Roys released their debut album “If You Think I Should” on Oct. 30 on bandcamp.com. After starting off as “The Corduroys,” a spelling error by a band member who will not be named, … Continue reading The Quarter Roys Politically Psychedelic New Album

Prime Movers Shine at Jan Van Dyke Performance Space

Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer UNCG’s Prime Movers student-led organization, in conjunction with the UNCG Dance Department, held a performance at the Jan Van Dyke Performance Space in downtown Greensboro on Saturday. Prime Movers gives the opportunity for dance majors to choreograph dances and present them to the Greensboro community. Dance majors and non-dance majors alike are able to perform in these works. “It is a … Continue reading Prime Movers Shine at Jan Van Dyke Performance Space

Movie Buffs Unite: Campus Movie Fest is Coming Soon

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Acting is not everyone’s niche in the film business, but at Campus Movie Fest, that is more than fine because the entire production process is the focus. Campus Movie Fest is a festival featuring short productions by students at the university. The winner of the festival will receive a cash prize of $10,000. That being said, the goal is to have … Continue reading Movie Buffs Unite: Campus Movie Fest is Coming Soon

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra to Feature Pianist Nikita Mndoyants

Emily Cramton Staff Writer The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra will perform their latest concert on Nov. 9 and 11 at the Dana Auditorium on Guilford College’s campus. The concert will include various works and is set to present pianist Nikita Mndoyants. The first of Brahms’s piano concertos is the highlight of the program, as it will feature guest artist Nikita Mndoyants. First Prize Winner of the … Continue reading Greensboro Symphony Orchestra to Feature Pianist Nikita Mndoyants

Satirist’s Corner – “Dear John Deere”

Cason Ragland Staff Writer ThoughtCo. claims that “learning is a never-ending process” on the about page of their website. This really should’ve been placed under the section for advertisers but I, nonetheless, was able to take the idea that ThoughtCo. presented and run with it. One article titled, “Top 10 Country Songs About Tractors,” by Robert Silva really struck me. I thought I knew everything … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – “Dear John Deere”

Oh Great, Another Superhero Movie

Sam Haw Staff Writer Recently, “Thor: Ragnarok” was released in theaters, making it the fourth Marvel movie to be released this year alone. In this particular installment of the Thor series, Thor must stop Hela from inflicting a prophesied destruction called “Ragnarok” on his home planet, Asgard. Hela breaks Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and chases him into space, after which he crashes onto Sakaar, a junkyard … Continue reading Oh Great, Another Superhero Movie

UNCG Production, “Getting Out”: An Ex-Prisoner Finding Peace

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor  Literature tells us that stories always have a beginning, middle and end, but literature lies to us. Sometimes stories just run side by side – spiraling outward and in, never really finding a definitive end. The Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre  questioned this cliché on Friday when seven actors took the stage to perform the melancholy and realistic play, … Continue reading UNCG Production, “Getting Out”: An Ex-Prisoner Finding Peace