How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor As a student teacher, I FINALLY had my spring break two weeks ago. I had been looking forward to a week of quiet relaxation for what felt like way too long. One of the things I was most excited for was the chance to finally sit down and read a book – something I hadn’t been able to do all … Continue reading How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Follow your instincts and never second-guess yourself. Your intuition comes in handy this week during a stressful situation. Taurus April 20 -May 20 What you are feeling is valid and I’m sorry you are in so much pain right now. It is only temporary, I know that is hard to believe, but it is. Gemini May … Continue reading Horoscopes

Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor Lovers of science and alcoholic beverages will have the chance to gaze at meerkats, learn about dinosaurs and sip on delicious samplings of beer, wine and hard cider during the Greensboro Science Center’s second Brews & Bubbles event on April 23. Guests (who must be 21 or older) will receive a souvenir sample glass to taste drinks from a … Continue reading Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center

Artists Weekly: Seers

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer “Hey, I’m Seers,” he said, introducing himself. “A ‘seer’ is someone, by definition, who has an intuition of the future, and I can’t see the future,” Seers continued. “But I believe that I can control it. By envisioning it, I can make it happen. So I imagine the future and try to bring the changes I envision in the world.” … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Seers

Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer The UNCG Music Department hosted its third annual Beaux Eaux (pronounced “Bo-Zo”) Follies Concert, appropriately so, on the night of Friday, April 1 – April Fool’s Day, in the music building’s Recital Hall. The event was free to attend, asking only that attendees bring canned goods and nonperishable food items that could be donated to the Urban Ministry. Guests … Continue reading Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert

What’s Hot in POP

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer With 2016 being four months in, music has been nothing more than dynamic thus far. From Rihanna’s new “ANTI” album leaking onto the internet in January, causing mixed opinions from music critics and even her “Navy” fans, to Beyoncé taking the world by storm, yet again, with the surprise release of her “Formation” single, it is safe to say that … Continue reading What’s Hot in POP

Night of Wordsomnia

Vinnie Johnson      Staff Writer Imagine staying up for 24 hours straight, listening to poetry, short stories and memoirs from a unique group of people. It’s a special experience, especially for those who hold value in the beauty, strength and truth that can found in the original literature of everyday people. And if you’re that kind of person, then the upcoming third annual Wordsomnia … Continue reading Night of Wordsomnia

Greatest threats to women in the entertainment industry: Ke$ha’s Lawsuit

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor Being trapped in a contract with a major recording label is not an unheard of challenge for artists in the music industry. However, Kesha’s situation, which has been dominating entertainment news for over a month, stands out. After she risked her reputation and safety in to fight to be released from her abuser and cut her ties with Sony … Continue reading Greatest threats to women in the entertainment industry: Ke$ha’s Lawsuit

The Ghost of Jane Aycock

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer It has long been rumored that there are ghosts that haunt UNCG’s campus. One of the most infamous is the Aycock ghost. The ghost reportedly creeps around Aycock Auditorium — which opened in 1927, rattling the nerves of students and faculty members alike. Raymond Taylor, who was a theatre professor from 1921 until 1960, spoke during a previous interview … Continue reading The Ghost of Jane Aycock

Stacey Dash is the single greatest threat to the security of our nation and communities

Vinnie Johnson      Staff Writer The first time I ever laid eyes on Stacey Dash was in the video for Kanye West’s “All Falls Down,” off of his debut album, “College Dropout.” The year was 2004, I was ten years old and Stacey was beautiful. Her buttery caramel skin was accented perfectly by the gleam in her hazel-green eyes. And as a young boy … Continue reading Stacey Dash is the single greatest threat to the security of our nation and communities