Month: January 2015

joseph abraham

Cup of Joe: Ross’s departure means desolate future for public higher education in NC

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Jan.28, 2015 On Friday, Jan.16, I was at the office when I read that Tom Ross would no longer be the UNC system president effective January 2016. At first I thought he was planning to retire. However, it was quickly reported that he was being forced out. It was reported in the News and Record that Ross … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Ross’s departure means desolate future for public higher education in NC

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Sports, terrence hinds

Super Bowl preview: Patriots versus Seahawks

By Terrence Hinds, Staff writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Super Bowl Sunday is arguably the biggest event of the calendar year. The game is the culmination of a long grueling NFL season. This year, as it has traditional been since the first game in 1966, features the best team in the AFC Conference and the best team from the NFC Conference. This year is especially … Continue reading Super Bowl preview: Patriots versus Seahawks

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madison wyker, matthew johnson, Sports

Why men’s basketball should play at Fleming Gym

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 My older brother is the sports editor for his Southern Connecticut University newspaper. We both were promoted around similar times, and have constantly shared stories, videos, and tips about our positions at our respective campuses. Around this time last year, he sent me a riveting video that featured his school’s basketball team. The Owls, the team … Continue reading Why men’s basketball should play at Fleming Gym

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Sports

Men’s basketball slumps further, loses to Samford and Chattanooga

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 After a week of two road games, the men’s basketball team has a record of six wins and 15 losses. Though the team has a lot of decently talented players, it seems that the form of the Spartans of old has resurfaced under head coach Wes Miller. In the final three and a half seasons under … Continue reading Men’s basketball slumps further, loses to Samford and Chattanooga

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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

The whistle of intramural basketball eager for new season

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 This Monday, the Rec Center will kick off its annual intramural basketball season. In this association of basketball and college students, roommates and best friends come together to form super teams to compete against other similarly constructed teams. In intramurals, co-workers and classmates, who perhaps rarely spoke outside of their respective office space, forage through their … Continue reading The whistle of intramural basketball eager for new season

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jacob peller, Opinions

You’ve got to be kitten me!

By Jacob Peller, Opinions Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 With only a semester away till graduation, I’m beginning to look at campus with rose colored glasses. There are a lot of things that I’ve come to like about being on campus, though much of it will not be in the “fond” category. Obviously I won’t remember the crime around campus with fondness, although it’ll be … Continue reading You’ve got to be kitten me!

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

Crush the societal norm!

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 There is a shift in what has been expected of women. In the past we have been expected to smile, conduct ourselves in a reserved manner, and to promptly say “thank you” as soon as a man complements our outer beauty. To be gracious, stand still, not think for ourselves and to speak to every man … Continue reading Crush the societal norm!

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

Smokers: they’re people too

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 There are numerous unspoken rules of social conduct within society. UNCG is no exception to that. As humans, we have expectations of our fellow beings. Right or wrong, that’s the way it is. We expect common courtesy. We expect people to engage in the very basic rituals of social norms and if they don’t we condemn … Continue reading Smokers: they’re people too

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michaela cleveland, News

Guest speaker at MLK event inspires Greensboro community

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Last Wednesday at Aycock Auditorium, UNC-Greensboro and N.C. A&T partnered for the third time in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “In the 29th year of the MLK celebration at UNCG and third year of partnering with A&T, these events allow us to pause in brief celebration and connect with deep gratitude of the sacrifices … Continue reading Guest speaker at MLK event inspires Greensboro community

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