Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer It is almost cliché to remark on the wonder of modern technology – which is very much the wonder of computerization. In our time, there are more transistors shocking zeros and ones than there are synapses firing off in all human brains. The calculating power to end worlds fits in the palm of your hand and takes pictures of your brunch: … Continue reading The Deceptive Allure of Technology
Krysten Heberly Staff Writer As a collective global force, we are ending the world as we know it through our unsustainable methods of farming all food we eat. It is imperative to the future health of this planet that we stop using factory farming as our primary source of food production. We are turning once-rich soil into dust, pushing species to the brink of extinction, … Continue reading Children of the Cornucopia
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Personally, I have never been interested in sports at all. However, I cannot deny that they play a major role in society. Professional athletes are paid millions per year, and everywhere in the world there are sports fans. Sports play a positive role on the world, influencing people to stay in shape and bringing people together. But every problem with sports … Continue reading Pass the Toxic Masculinity
Andrew James Staff Writer For those of us who were a part of it, The Little League World Series is a passport to nostalgic times. The way the moths darted around the lights, the baseball field glowing in the dark, the smell of cigarette smoke from angry dads on the bleachers. After the game, win or lose, going up to the concession stands and getting … Continue reading A Little League World Series Filled With Big Dreams
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer The Spartans played their first home match last Thursday. They came out with the victory of 2-1 against hometown rival Elon. The players, coaches and staff were very excited to play in the first match on their home turf. Head coach Michael Coll spoke for everyone when he said, “We were very excited. The UNCG soccer stadium is a palace.” He … Continue reading Spartan Soccer Tops Rival Elon 2-1
Alyia Hicks Staff Writer Last Saturday night, in front of a record setting crowd, the UNCG Volleyball team closed out their home opener with a hard fought match against Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Despite the loss, the Spartans left the tournament with a 2-1 record and a great showcase for the new year. UNCG’s Volleyball team is entering this season “very confident” and knowing they … Continue reading Coach Corey Carlin speaks on UNCG Volleyball
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer There are Final Fours, NBA Finals games and Super Bowls that bring out stars. But nothing brings out the celebrities and star power like a Fight Night in Vegas. Last Saturday night, the best boxer of a generation, Floyd Mayweather, took on Mixed Martial Arts sensation Conor McGregor in “The Money Fight,” one of the most hyped boxing matches in history. … Continue reading THE MONEY FIGHT
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor From hot and powerful sunlight beating down the back of everyone’s neck during the afternoon, to the sun disappearing behind the moon for an eclipse, this past August is definitely one to remember for many reasons. Here are some of lessons learned from the past thirty days. NFL Preseason is Ridiculous and Players Shouldn’t Play in it This is less of … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in August
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer When contemplating artistic mediums and venues, some things may cross your mind. Is it the image of a museum or gallery, white walls filled to the brim with sculpture and canvas, paintings and sketches, carvings and ceramics? Do the hallowed halls of the MoMA, the British Museum, Guggenheim or the Louvre possess your thoughts? In any of this, do you stop … Continue reading Public Art in North Carolina: Greensboro and Beyond
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Beginning Sept. 8, The Idiot Box in Greensboro will be hosting its 10th annual Ultimate Comic Challenge. This show will bring in all the top comedians around the Triad and surrounding areas in search of the best and brightest of comedy. The competition will include a variety of contestants, from college students to stay-at-home moms. With nearly 70 comics involved, this … Continue reading Greensboro Comedians Unite in 10th Annual Competition
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