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

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

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

Fantastic Podcasts and Where to Find Them

Matthew Paterson    Staff Writer The age of talk radio may seem like a form of entertainment that was proven obsolete by the new age of technology.  Digitally streaming music, aux cords and the dwindling attention span of the newer generations drew audiences away from the radio to more immediate satisfaction. Now audiences are flooded with the power of being able to choose what song … Continue reading Fantastic Podcasts and Where to Find Them

The State of the Local Music Scene

Sam Haw   Staff Writer   Raund Haus Records   After just one short year of action, Durham’s experimental hip-hop beat collective, Raund Haus, will expand into record label game. Founded by Trandle, Gappa, Hubble, Cool Boy 36, Drozy and awaymsg, Raund Haus has hosted various events at Durham venues including The Pinhook, The Shed and Unexposed Cinema. Bringing together DJs, artists and clothing designers, … Continue reading The State of the Local Music Scene

What’s got Gamers hype for 2017

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer 2017 is going to be an explosive year for the gaming world. This is the year that Nintendo rolls out their post-Wii U plans, the year we’ll start to see whether 4K-ultra HD gaming and virtual reality can maintain its buildup, and the with some big releases spanning out to every month. With the scheduled release of so many great … Continue reading What’s got Gamers hype for 2017

Pop Music: Why Does It Conquer Our Sound Waves?

Jessica Clifford    Staff Writer After a headache, the second worst feeling in your head is the chorus of a popular radio song clinging to your brain on repeat. And what is worse is that the only two remedies include hurrying to YouTube and searching for the song that has over a million views, just so your brain can become tired of it, or you … Continue reading Pop Music: Why Does It Conquer Our Sound Waves?

Sophocles’ “Antigone” Review

Jared Lawrence   Staff Writer   With the dark days of winter soon to be behind us, who couldn’t use some Greek tragedy in their lives? The UNCG Theater Department’s more modern rendition of Sophocles’ classic, “Antigone,” was able to bring the play into a contemporary light without missing out on any of the drama. The play centers around the family of the recently deceased … Continue reading Sophocles’ “Antigone” Review

Revolution: New Art for a New World

Matthew Paterson    Staff Writer In 1917, Russia was going through a period of strife and change. Their government was in a state of turmoil as revolution began, a revolution that would eventually lead to the up rise of Soviet Russia and the communist party. The transition period was filled with devastation and an instability that shook Russia to its core. The Russian Revolution lasted … Continue reading Revolution: New Art for a New World

Verdi’s Requiem to be performed at UNCG

Ross Kiefer     A&E Editor The orchestra is an ensemble of extremes. Requiring players to perform blistering passages, play at roaring volumes or at the level of a whisper, all while competing with almost 100 other people to be heard. A chorus is a shining example of the dynamic ability of the human voice, and weaving the two together creates a grandiose work of … Continue reading Verdi’s Requiem to be performed at UNCG