Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

Erin Yandell Staff Writer “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a Shakespeare comedy frequently adapted and performed by numerous acting companies since its origin in the late sixteenth century. Its popularity stands the test of time, incorporating the themes of love, mischief and enchantment and the unique element of showing a play within a play. The story follows four Athenian couples who are stuck in a … Continue reading Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

Shakespeare Would Have Loved the Word “Finna”

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Every year, new words are adopted officially into our language by the authority of Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionary. This, of course, is the result of ever-growing technology and understanding. It reflects that we are a world that is constantly evolving and growing, never remaining stagnant or being content with current knowledge. There is always more to learn and think … Continue reading Shakespeare Would Have Loved the Word “Finna”

UNCG Presents Shakespeare In Love

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday, Feb. 15, UNCG premiered the long-awaited and beloved play “Shakespeare In Love.” The play is a fictional tale about William Shakespeare and a young woman named Viola de Lesseps who poses as a man in order to star in one of the writer’s plays. In this play, the fictional counterpart-like character Shakespeare ends up finding his muse, as well as … Continue reading UNCG Presents Shakespeare In Love