Month: January 2015

daniel johnson, Sports

How legendary MLB HOF can be improved

Pedro Martinez, leads an esteemed Hall Of Fame class which could had been even more strong By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. In a week that saw both professional and collegiate football competing in exciting postseasons, as well as professional and collegiate basketball in the swings of their regular seasons, the most compelling story last week was the historical election of four … Continue reading How legendary MLB HOF can be improved

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Sports, terrence hinds

UNCG spring sports preview

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. UNCG’s spring sports should provide us with a bunch of entertainment this semester. The softball team with a mixture of returning players and a veteran-heavy roster will look to continue their strong output of softball teams in recent years. The baseball team will look to bounce back and improve after a disappointing 21-28 record last year. … Continue reading UNCG spring sports preview

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daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

SoCon’s Freshman of Year, Muench reflects on season

Ashely Munench will look to build off her strong season in her first semester at UNCG By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. The volleyball team’s impressive 2014 campaign was one of the brightest spots for a UNCG Athletics Program last semester which at times struggled mightily. Finishing with a 20-11 record and an appearance in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Semi-Finals, the team … Continue reading SoCon’s Freshman of Year, Muench reflects on season

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Edward Jennings, News

UNCG’s SGA in for a few changes: spring semester brings new president

Graham will complete Stephens’ term for spring semester By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As members of UNC-Greensboro’s Student Government Association (SGA) prepare to begin legislation for the second-half of the academic year, the association is in for a few changes as it welcomes new president, Joseph Graham, to lead it through the months ahead.  Graham, who was vice-president under President Simone … Continue reading UNCG’s SGA in for a few changes: spring semester brings new president

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molly ashline, News

Innovative community members push UNCG campus forward

Johnson wants courses focused on life skills By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Last semester, Bill Johnson, the student success coordinator of UNC-Greensboro’s Office of Life Planning and Personal Development, gave a presentation to the UNCG board of trustees. This presentation highlighted the strides Johnson’s office has been making, including increasing retention rates and indirectly decreasing student debt. Johnson stated in an … Continue reading Innovative community members push UNCG campus forward

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News, spencer schneier

Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As part of a larger initiative in which the Obama administration has aimed to improve the American university system, a new federal rating system that will evaluate universities based on affordability, access and value has been proposed. The new system should be released before the start of the next academic year. Per a report from the … Continue reading Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system

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emily bruzzo, News

“UNCG Three” case continues to cause problems for UNCG 2015

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Cohen says Carpen’s case will be heard by a judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Raleigh The New Year seems to have brought with it some of last semester’s problems for UNC-Greensboro. After half a semester of community outrage over the arrests and terminations of three University Relations employees— the “UNCG Three” as the … Continue reading “UNCG Three” case continues to cause problems for UNCG 2015

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

‘Coffee with a Cop’

Officer Bailey has been working with the Greensboro Police Department for 10 years. By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015.       Since 2012, “Coffee with a Cop” has been held with police departments across the nation. The goal of the program is to create a cordial meeting place for concerned citizens and police officers to discuss issues within the local community … Continue reading ‘Coffee with a Cop’

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daniel wirtheim, Features

The power of pens

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Set in a large brick building on Lee Street, Industries of the Blind (IOB) makes equipment for the U.S. Government. Inside, rows of workers push cloth through machines, spin mop-tops onto wooden handles and assemble immense quantities of ballpoint pens. The sense of normalcy at IOB can be overwhelming when a person considers that each employee … Continue reading The power of pens

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Catie Byrne, Features

Tiny pages, big ideas

Emma Burn creates zines under the moniker, “Emma Anticlimax.” By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As zines are taking off in the independent art world, there’s still a lot of curiosity among the general student body as to what a zine actually is, and what it actually does. Emma Burn, a freshman at UNCG, makes and distributes her own zines. “[It’s] a … Continue reading Tiny pages, big ideas

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