Mary Windsor Staff Writer Ever wonder what it would like to be the only person on an inhabitable planet with not quick, safe or secure way back to Earth? Andy Weir’s novel The Martian published in 2011, film adaption capture’s the essence and desperation of that rare situation. The science fiction genre involving space exploration and its dangers seems to be having a moment … Continue reading The Martian Review
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Ten years ago, The Game released his critically acclaimed, classic debut album, “The Documentary.” Classic singles like “Dreams,” “Hate It Or Love It,” and “How We Do,” are what made the original Documentary such a legendary project. Songs like these truly showcased Game’s talent, creativity, and storytelling ability. This year, The Game set out to recapture the hunger, pain, … Continue reading “The Documentary 2.5” album review
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer In 1962, Phil Spector produced and arranged girl group The Crystals’ single “He Hit Me (and It Felt like a Kiss),” a song written by Carole King and then-husband, Gerry Goffin. The release prompted widespread public criticism and debate, and has remained an eerie predecessor to the amalgam of music relating to domestic abuse dotting America’s past and present … Continue reading Messages of domestic abuse in music
Thomas Breeden Staff Writer Last Saturday, Oct. 17, the Paul Taylor Dance Company kicked off the UNC-Greensboro School of Music, Theatre and Dance’s University Performing Arts Series (UPAS). Paul Taylor, a notable choreographer of the 20th century, is one of the four performing artists that the SMTD will bring to Greensboro this year. Taylor began his career as a choreographer in 1954 and … Continue reading University Performing Arts Series
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer On Saturday Oct. 24, the pivotal documentary entitled “This is My Home Now” will be presented at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Auditorium on the campus of Guilford College. The film tells the story of one Vietnamese population’s immersion and continuing life within the Greensboro community. Conceived and directed by UNC-Greensboro alumna and former media studies professor Mariah Dunn … Continue reading “This is my home now” preview
Shannon Neu A&E Editor In the late 1970s, Sylvia Gray had amassed a huge collection of items in her 606 South Elm Street warehouse in Greensboro. The former Carolina Sales Company building she owned with her late husband Joe became her treasure chest for thrift store finds. Fast forward to 2003, when Elsewhere founders George Sheer (Gray’s grandson), Stephanie Sherman and Josh Boyette visited … Continue reading Ryan Adams covers “1989”
Mary Windsor Staff Writer “Society has programed people to disconnect with their creative side,” photographer Isaac Gill reflected. “Whatever you wanted to do as a kid, that’s what your true life calling is. It will all come full circle eventually.” A fourth year student at UNC-Greensboro studying marketing, Isaac Gill has been honing his love and skill for photography for the past six years. … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Isaac Gill
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 You’re reading into this way too much and too often, They mean exactly what they are saying, nothing more and nothing less. Taurus April 20 – May 20 Stop trying so hard. You’re better than this. If they want you, deserve you and appreciate you they will find you themselves. Gemini May 21 – June 20 Kill … Continue reading Horoscopes
“Opened Eyes in a Dim Light” Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Swayed in bell rings, wondered in an all-consuming fascination, Mine eyes have seen, in this lowly human hollow, A sliver of divine imagination. For this attached memory savors sips of reverence To keep a near empty soul who seeks a liberated penance, Replenishment to last in 24-hour increments. In this world of worried … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal
Thomas Breeden Staff Writer Missouri-born singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff and his band, the Night Sweats, have launched onto the national scene with their eponymous album. Stax Records released the 11-song offering on Aug. 21. The Night Sweats, composed of Rateliff, Joseph Pope III, Patrick Meese, Mark Shusterman, Luke Mossman, Andy Wild and Wesley Watkins, brought their Denver-brewed folk rock flavor to the Tonight Show … Continue reading Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
