The most electrifying sport in UNCG history

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 Not too long ago, our university was caught up in the midst of an immense (at least by university standards) controversy over the construction of a new recreation center.  It would appear that UNCG wishes to focus its efforts in rallying the campus around sports and athleticism.  Many believe this is a futile plan … Continue reading The most electrifying sport in UNCG history

UNCG SGA backs new self-defense workshop

Zhong is working with SGA to host the workshop; he presented his program to them last Tuesday By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Last semester, it became a common thing to see “UNCG Alert” appear in students’ iSpartan email. The UNCG Police Department would send out a timely warning to brief students on the sexual assault case that had been reported to … Continue reading UNCG SGA backs new self-defense workshop

Faculty Senate discusses changes facing UNCG

Faculty senators listen as Spoma Jovanovic, senate chair, explains the agenda. By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 21, 2015. Last Wednesday’s faculty senate meeting focused on several changes expected to hit UNC-Greensboro in 2015. The meeting opened with Chancellor Brady discussing the first change that may come UNCG’s way: the possible renaming of Aycock Auditorium. The building was named after Gov. Charles B. Aycock, … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses changes facing UNCG

2015 brings with it major changes for UNC system

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 Many students at UNCG and across North Carolina are frustrated with the rising costs of higher education, and tend to place the blame on politicians and the UNC system. Though students feel their frustration is warranted, many are confused by the operations and policymaking of UNC system executives and N.C. General Assembly politicians. UNC-Greensboro Director … Continue reading 2015 brings with it major changes for UNC system

President Obama proposes free community college for all students

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 President Obama’s proposal calls for free community for all eligible students. On Jan. 9, President Obama visited Tennessee to introduce his proposal to make community college education free to all students. He outlined a program, which, if approved by Congress, would have the federal government paying 75 percent of the bill and states providing the remaining … Continue reading President Obama proposes free community college for all students

Activists come together with one message

Sijal Nasralla, center, was a panel speaker about activism in relation to the blacklivesmatter movement.  By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. On Thursday, Jan. 15, the American Friends Service Committee hosted an evening to discuss police brutality, community organizations and personal concerns in regards to the Black Lives Matter movement in the Curry building.     The first activity of the night … Continue reading Activists come together with one message

Slice of Life: Life in the bike lane

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Jan 21, 2015. My car broke down the same day I was fired from the worst job I ever had. This happened more than a year ago, but I remember the feeling well. I towed my car and went to the coffee shop where I had the best cup of coffee I’d ever had. I suppose I had wanted … Continue reading Slice of Life: Life in the bike lane

The Annual Winterfest

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Parents clutch cups of hot cocoa while keeping an eye on the rambunctious children gliding along the ice. A group of friends links hands to uphold one another while a couple soars past with apparent ease. The blue strands of lights glow above the skaters’ heads and reflect on the mirror-like surface below. The sound of … Continue reading The Annual Winterfest

A Girl Who Walks Home Alone at Night

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Along with avocados and zombies, vampire flicks might be one of the biggest trends of the 2000’s. There everywhere, and almost always stick to the same mantra that says, “Vampires are cool.” Iranian director Ana Lily Amirpour knows that vampires are always cool, but demands more from them. Her latest film, “A Girl Who Walks Home … Continue reading A Girl Who Walks Home Alone at Night

From the Stacks: Cello Suite, Op. 1

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. This series, “From the Stacks” will be an ongoing series highlighting UNCG’s University Archives, one of the university’s many resources for research and preservation. This week, I ascended the single staircase that lay past the Reading Room on the second floor of Jackson Library to profile the extensive Cello Music Collection UNCG has to offer scholars … Continue reading From the Stacks: Cello Suite, Op. 1