Month: March 2015

emily bruzzo, News

UNCG-AAUP speaks out

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Members of UNCG’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has issued a statement vocalizing their concerns and frustrations about the UNC Board of Governors’ (BoG) decision to discontinue UNC-Chapel Hill’s Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. The signing members— consisting of 18 faculty members, many of which are faculty senators— have deemed protesting … Continue reading UNCG-AAUP speaks out

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Emnit Birega, News

Spartan Legislative Network

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 The Spartan Legislative Network (SLN)— an organization consisting of students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members— met two weeks ago to discuss UNC-Greensboro’s current successes and challenges. SLN has existed since 2012 and it falls under the purview of the UNCG Alumni Association’s Legislative Advocacy Committee. According to the organization’s official website, SLN’s charge is “to … Continue reading Spartan Legislative Network

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Maggie Young, News

Greensboro City Council talks change

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Residents from across Greensboro came out to the city council meeting on March 3 to voice their opinions on a myriad of topics. There were two public comment periods during the meeting. During the first public comment period, residents who had signed up to speak were given a three-minute duration to discuss their concerns and praises … Continue reading Greensboro City Council talks change

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Features, Mary Windsor

UNCG Alum vows to make all 151 original Pokémon from balloons

Czymbor restricts herself to only ten balloons for each Pokémon. By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Loop twist, lock twist, and ear twist are probably terms you’ve never heard of before. Neither had Sam Inez Czymbor, until five years ago. Most students have part-time jobs aside from going to school, whether it’s for extra money or to make rent. It’s convenient to … Continue reading UNCG Alum vows to make all 151 original Pokémon from balloons

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Features, Jackson Cooper

On the road: Tips for Traveling

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015       1.) Pack lightly      Don’t bother packing five pairs of underwear for three days in Virginia. It helps to have outfits planned, but packing lightly will reduce the stress of remembering all of your clothes and back aches. 2.) Book tickets early/Don’t be afraid of buses      My friends think I … Continue reading On the road: Tips for Traveling

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Features

Alfred Schnog remembers The Holocaust

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On the Tuesday before break, UNCG welcomed Alfred Schnog, an eyewitness to the rise of Nazi Germany and a survivor of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. After an inquisitive question and answer session, Schnog gave a keynote speech titled “Prelude to Genocide.” He shared the story of his family’s brave escape from Nazi Germany and … Continue reading Alfred Schnog remembers The Holocaust

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daniel wirtheim, Features

Slice of Life: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On March 15, 1781, Nathanael Green, the guy who put “Green” in Greensboro, led the Continental Army and the Guilford Militia to battle Lord Cornwallis at the Guilford Courthouse. It was a bloody battle that ended in a tactical retreat for the Continentals. Still, over 200 volunteers show up annually, on the anniversary of the Battle … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

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daniel wirtheim, Features

‘Another Corleone: Another Sicily’

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 There are a lot of tourists who come to Sicily specifically because of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.” They might take a bus to see the spot where Michael Corleone was married, have lunch at a bar outfitted with Vito Corleone memorabilia, get back on the bus and leave. Because of it’s history of housing mafia … Continue reading ‘Another Corleone: Another Sicily’

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arts and entertainment, sophia lucente

Ten$ion hits the silver screen

By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Last Friday, Die Antwoord fans everywhere flocked to theatres with the release of Sony’s latest addition to the robo-cop trend, “Chappie”. In spite of its grossing nearly $14 million in its first three days, critics have shrugged at the film’s lack of originality; one man from “Hollywood Reporter” made note of its “unappealing one-note characters” and … Continue reading Ten$ion hits the silver screen

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A & E

Love, the ultimate con?

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 In “Focus”, the action is centered on master con artist Nicky (Will Smith) and desirable blonde Jess (Margot Robbie) who convinces him to teach her everything he knows after her inexperienced efforts of trying to rob him fail. Nicky brings Jess onto his team of skilled thieves as an “intern”, but things begin to blur as … Continue reading Love, the ultimate con?

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