Shannon Neu A&E Editor “Really, my creative field is limitless. I like to keep it as open and free as possible,” explained Gordon Holliday. Known in the creative world as Roole, he is a multitalented and innovative artist who works in a variety of artistic fields, including photography, videography and fashion design. Roole is a senior photography major (with a concentration in retail … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Gordon Holliday
Nyra Hudson Staff Writer On April 21, 2016, music legend Prince died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57. On April 7, Prince had postponed two performances from his “Piano and a Microphone Tour” at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta due to Influenza. He promptly rescheduled and performed the show for April 14, even though … Continue reading Losing Another Legend
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Last weekend, Greensboro’s downtown art and coffee shop Urban Grinders held their Java Jam music event, which featured performances from various local hip-hop and R&B artists. A few standout artists from the lineup included a fiery female emcee by the name of LoveyytheDon, a young, passionate lyricist named Bryce Gilmore and a talented singer-songwriter, named Cassanova. Each brought a … Continue reading 2016 Java Jam at Urban Grinders
Nyra Hudson Staff Writer Around the world there is injustice everywhere. There are injustices that preside which are not exploited across news channel headlines or in the papers. There are countless injustices that are immoral which continue to exist today worldwide. One of those injustices directly relates to the film “Beast of No Nation” which gives intricate details of the atrocities associated with being … Continue reading Beast of No nation
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Greensboro-based local musical duo Blueberry is gearing up for their upcoming performance and EP release on Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Urban Grinders. There will be food, coffee, art and sublime rock acoustics. Blueberry will sell physical copies of their new EP for $5. The event will feature a performance from Blueberry, as well as performances … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Blueberry
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Since its inception in 2003, the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has provided guests with opportunities to celebrate music, movement, art and education. The four day festival takes place in Pittsboro, N.C., and takes place twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. This year’s Shakori Hills spring festival will take place … Continue reading Shakori Hills
Kashif Stone Staff Writer In January, I wrote a piece on UNCG art professor Sheryl Oring highlighting her many works which examine critical social issues through innovative ways of storytelling. Oring’s project, “I Wish to Say,” has been one of her most notable projects to date. In previous years, she has dressed up in 1960s secretary attire, set up a public office — complete … Continue reading The Big Apple and typewriters: How one art professor is pushing the boundaries
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Last weekend, UNCG’s Dance Department hosted its 2016 Spring Dances, a concert where spring repertory courses for dance undergraduates and graduate students are able to showcase what they have learned throughout the semester. With four performances in total with 50 dancers, the culmination of the spring semester was considered a success among professors and audience members alike. Cynthia Ling … Continue reading Spring Dances Review
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Remember to update your computer this weekend or it’s going to crash during finals and that is going to suck. Don’t say I didn’t warn! Taurus April 20 -May 20 When you lose someone, in any way, it’s going to hurt. But don’t keep licking your own wounds – they will never heal that way. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes
Kashif Stone Staff Writer The 21st century birthed a world revolving around technology, internet dependency and social media. Social media has altered many aspects of human life such as the way we communicate, make judgments and even think on a daily basis. Platforms such as Facebook, and the less frequently used MySpace, allows users to connect with old friends, classmates, family members or what … Continue reading Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics
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