Impactful Arts Series: Nancy Hoffmann

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor [Note from A&E Editor Shannon Neu: The arts, including music, dance, theatre, visual art and other art forms have likely affected your life in some capacity, either in school or in other aspects of day-to-day life. This semester, I have been investigating how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been impacted by the power … Continue reading Impactful Arts Series: Nancy Hoffmann

“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee dead at 89

Kashif Stone    Staff Writer Harper Lee, author of Pulitzer Prize winning book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died at the age of 89 in her Alabama residence. Lee’s book became one of the most beloved, widely-read, and best-selling novels of the 20th century. Born in Monroeville, Alabama, Lee was the youngest of four siblings. She developed an interest in English literature while attending Monroe County … Continue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee dead at 89

Hot and Not Moments of the 2016 Grammy Awards

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer        From Kendrick Lamar’s powerful theatrical performance highlighting America’s incarceration problem, to Taylor Swift’s shady response towards Kanye West ‘s explicit lyrics in his new song “Famous,” the 58th Grammy Awards did not disappoint to say the least. The biggest artists in the industry filled the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 15 to celebrate music. Though the show … Continue reading Hot and Not Moments of the 2016 Grammy Awards

“From Up Here” Preview

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer High school and college shootings have become a fairly frequent occurrence in the United States over the past few years. As we’re most commonly exposed to the perspective of the community and the victims of the shooting, we rarely consider the hell that the shooter’s family, friends and school administration face as a result. Members of the UNCG Theatre … Continue reading “From Up Here” Preview

Tha Materials educate listeners at Urban Grinders

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer “Make sure you spell it ‘Tha,’ with an ‘A’ instead of an ‘E.’ Everyone makes that mistake… don’t know why, but that’s not how you spell ‘tha,’” Cameron Tripp, the trumpeter and rapper of the group Tha Materials, laughed. Tha Materials performed at Urban Grinders last Saturday night. Tha Materials are a full vocal and instrumental group in the … Continue reading Tha Materials educate listeners at Urban Grinders

Artists Weekly: Robert Cox

Vincent Johnson       Staff Writer Robert Cox is a musician and UNCG student from Durham. For the last two years, he has been making a name for himself, performing in numerous shows around the Greensboro area with fellow UNCG singer-songwriter Niya Wells. Cox is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has drawn his musical inspiration from a variety of sources. At the age … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Robert Cox

AfroPoP season finale offers fresh perspective on African life and culture

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 15, the season finale of AfroPoP aired, marking the end of its eighth batch of featured documentaries. AfroPoP is a public television documentary series which showcases African films, documentaries and other visual media for American viewing audiences. It currently stands as the only American television show that focuses on stories about the African Diaspora. The final … Continue reading AfroPoP season finale offers fresh perspective on African life and culture

Artists Weekly: Kat Stephenson

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer “I want people who see this play to leave remembering that regret lasts longer than embarrassment, and considering (as both our lead characters do) exactly who it is they want to be,” said playwright Kat Stephenson, whose play “All’s Whale That Ends Whale” debuted last weekend as part of the Greensboro Fringe Festival. Stephenson graduated from UNCG in December with … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Kat Stephenson

From Sousaphones to Left Shark: A History of the Halftime Show

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor The Super Bowl 50 halftime show was a colorful spectacle that featured fireworks, a lit up stage with magical kaleidoscope effects, intense choreography, massive floral arrangements and energetic performances by Coldplay, Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Youth Orchestra L.A. Though this so-called “musical celebration of Super Bowl past, present and future” was heart-warming and featured a brief mashup … Continue reading From Sousaphones to Left Shark: A History of the Halftime Show