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Inside ‘Savageland’: An Interview with David Whelan

Ross Kiefer     A&E Editor One of the unique aspects of film is its ability to depict reality and fiction simultaneously. This is done in fictionalized narratives that share characteristics with events and attitudes that actually occur. Writer, director and producer David Whelan has capitalized on the anti-immigrant sentiment with his faux documentary “Savageland,” which presents a reality that seems all too possible. David … Continue reading Inside ‘Savageland’: An Interview with David Whelan

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Three Indie Films, One Review

Jessica Clifford       Staff Writer Over the break, between relaxing with friends and family and eating my bodyweight in food, I took on the challenge to review three lesser known independent films. As someone who is always looking for another satisfying and possibly peculiar Indie film, this challenge was not necessarily difficult, but a fun way to unwind. To make the review more … Continue reading Three Indie Films, One Review

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Independent Labels: The Unsung Heroes of the Music Industry

  Sam Haw    Staff Writer After decades of ruling the music industry, major labels have seen a vast decrease in prominence since the rise of the internet. From Radiohead self-releasing “In-Rainbows” in 2007 with a pay-what-you-can model, to Chance the Rapper winning three Grammy awards off his mixtape, “Coloring Book” in 2017, the last decade has been one of the greatest eras for the … Continue reading Independent Labels: The Unsung Heroes of the Music Industry

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Transitions from Student to Professional: Portfolio Reviews at GPS

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer This past Saturday, our school hosted its inaugural UNCG Portfolio Review. Both photography students and alumni gathered in the Greensboro Project Space to have their work reviewed by esteemed publishers, curators, gallerists, artists and educators in the photographic industry. For the participants, the review began around 10 in the morning, but the space opened up for communal viewing later that … Continue reading Transitions from Student to Professional: Portfolio Reviews at GPS

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Lucy Dacus “No Burden” Album Review

James Ross Kiefer, A&E Editor   Lucy Dacus is 21 year-old from Richmond, Virginia. Unlike most 21 year-old’s, last year she was being courted by about 20 different record labels to release her debut album “No Burden.” Ranging from straight up indie rock, to country tinged ballads and personal moments, this album pairs well written songs with Dacus’s witty lyricism. Lucy released “No Burden” in … Continue reading Lucy Dacus “No Burden” Album Review

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Netflix Comedy Specials

Matthew Paterson    Staff Writer Laughter is the oldest medicine known to man. A remedy much needed for the high stress levels that are induced by classes and responsibilities, which can eat away at your sanity bit by bit. Thankfully there is Netflix to save you from the abyss. Specifically their comedy specials that will allow you to relieve all the stress that piles up. … Continue reading Netflix Comedy Specials

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A Land Filled with Music

Annalee Glatus    Staff Writer   “The world sends us garbage. We send back music” is the motto for a particular orchestra from Paraguay; they decided to make instruments entirely out of garbage from landfills. This past Thursday the UNCG Sustainability Film and Discussion series presented the documentary “Landfill Harmonic”, a film detailing the creation and process of this Recycled Orchestra. Centering on the life … Continue reading A Land Filled with Music

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Violist Michael Hall Performs Works by the UNCG Faculty Composers

Emily Cramton    Staff Writer   New Music Greensboro recently presented a concert in the Recital Hall, featuring special guest and alumnus Michael Hall playing viola. The New Music Greensboro program considers itself to be Greensboro’s premier presenter of cutting edge new music, and this particular concert featured compositions by the UNCG faculty composers, among a few other prevalent composers of contemporary music. For Michael … Continue reading Violist Michael Hall Performs Works by the UNCG Faculty Composers

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Inside “Antigone”: A Young Director’s Perspective

Annalee Glatus   Staff Writer “Antigone” was my first experience assistant directing at UNCG and my first experience in any form of directing. Even though it was something entirely new to me I found myself very passionate about it. Last semester I read “Antigone” for my Theatre History class and immediately fell in love with it. The way that it related to our society today, … Continue reading Inside “Antigone”: A Young Director’s Perspective

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How Cinematic Style Left the Cinema

Ross Kiefer   A&E Editor Part of the lure of the big screen is this grandiose feeling. We are treated to moments of triumph, introspection and humility. As an audience we’ve also come to realize to that these are not cheap endeavours, as we can see how big budgets afford things like extensive CGI, massive sets and ensemble casts of Hollywood legends. In recent years … Continue reading How Cinematic Style Left the Cinema

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