Emily Moser Staff Writer At the end of every semester, the UNCG Dance Department performs a concert featuring dances they have been rehearsing and perfecting throughout the semester. In the midst of end of the year activities, students came together on April 22 for an exciting performance featuring Spring Dances in the Dance Theater. Running throughout the weekend, the hour long program featured around … Continue reading Spring Dances
Emily Moser Staff Writer In the EUC Auditorium on April 6 from 6-7 p.m., Faisal Alam presented the lecture “Hidden Voices: The Lives of LGBT Muslims.” Alam, a Pakistani Muslim gay man, is an activist and has been dubbed an “Innovator” by Advocate Magazine, a “Founding Father,” by Genre Magazine and was chosen as one of the 30 “Young Visionaries Under 30” by … Continue reading Hidden Voices: Lives of LGBT Muslims
Emily Moser Staff Writer As a part of UNCG’s Spring Fling events series, I had the opportunity to attend Woman Crush Wednesday: An Ode to Women. This event, hosted by GRO (Girls Reaching Out) and Girl Talk, was an inspiring evening dedicated to performances that celebrated the accomplishments and experiences of women. From song, dance and spoken word, each performance was uniquely entertaining … Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: An Ode to Women
Emily Moser Staff Writer It seems like everybody had a favorite Disney-Pixar movie growing up. “Monster’s Inc.”, “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo”: these heartfelt critically acclaimed films create genuine connections with their audiences. I often think of Pixar movies as part of my childhood; each new production an excuse to act like a kid again. Behind these fantastic movies are the brilliant minds of … Continue reading The Process of a Pixar Artist
Emily Moser Staff Writer Sometimes, a good waffle is absolutely perfect. Warm, flaky, and sweet, these iron-molded gridded cake-like treats are an iconic breakfast staple. Even for lunch or dinner, waffles remain as a tasty comfort food. Served with butter, syrup, fruit, chicken or dozens of other possibilities, waffle styles vary from place to place. Some are thinner than others, others sweeter and others … Continue reading Waffles around Greensboro
Emily Moser Staff Writer Every March 17, you are guaranteed to hear: “May the luck of the Irish be with you” or “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” Even people with absolutely no Irish heritage are likely to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending a festival, eating traditional Irish meal or just simply wearing green. As someone with Irish heritage, this holiday has always been … Continue reading St.Patrick’s Day Tradition
Emily Moser Staff Writer Like everyone, artists are products of the culture they are surrounded by. It is almost guaranteed that an artist’s work will somehow reflect their environment: whether they are celebrating it, depicting it accurately, altering it in some way or pointing out its flaws. Important members of the community, each artist holds a unique voice that provides an individual account and … Continue reading Faces of the community
Emily Moser Staff Writer What were some of the things people learn about money when they’re young? What were some phrases so often repeated? Probably clichés like: “money doesn’t grow on trees” and “money can’t buy you happiness.” Most people have heard the former quote when they spent money carelessly. And, even though the second quote is popular, most were probably under the … Continue reading Gender, Race, and Money
Emily Moser Staff Writer Just a short drive away in Winston-Salem, Old Salem and their Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), offer amazing opportunities for glimpse into the past. Representing objects made from across the entire antebellum south, the MESDA records history through crafts like furniture, silver and pottery. These objects serve as windows into the lives of their craftsman and users; … Continue reading Hidden Masters
Emily Moser Staff Writer Joan Tanner’s work, featured in UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum, is unlike any artwork I have ever seen before. Titled “donottellmewhereibelong,” the intriguing show contains drawings by the well-known Joan Tanner. Her drawings seem alive; confusing yet compelling forms offer interesting contrasts and questions. The show is from Jan. 14 to April 9. Receiving her B.A. in painting … Continue reading Joan Tanner: “donottellmewhereibelong”
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