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

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

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

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

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

Kashif Stone   Staff Writer UNCG’s Theatre Department will present the 16th annual showcase of its production “Winter Briefs” this month. The roster of playwrights this year includes four undergraduate students, three graduate students and one alumnus. Directed by juniors David Anderson and Ezra Brain, this year’s production is being co-produced with Alpha Psi Omega, the UNCG theatre fraternity. Over the years, “Winter Briefs” has … Continue reading “Winter briefs”