Olivia Tarpley Staff Writer From Sept. 19 to Sept. 24 at Greensboro Coliseum Complex and in association with the GFour Production company, comes the longest-running scripted production in Las Vegas history: “Menopause the Musical: the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change.” Running for about an hour and a half, the musical’s audience, comprised overwhelmingly of women aged 35 to 70, clapped along to songs … Continue reading Menopause the Musical
Rachel Funk Staff Writer For many college students, September is a month of stress. The relatively slow-starting first month of the fall semester is over, and the real work is beginning. There’s more homework to do, exams to take and papers to write, all while balancing jobs, studying, socializing and self-care; it’s a lot to handle. College can be mentally overwhelming, and the University of … Continue reading Pinwheels for Prevention
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer The smell of food trucks and the sound of music permeated the atmosphere of LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro on Wednesday for the third annual Jeansboro Day. A celebration of the 70th anniversary of Wrangler jean, attendants of all ages came together to enjoy live music and a variety of activities and food related to the Wrangler brand. The festivities began … Continue reading Jeansboro Day
Chris Funchess Staff Writer On June 1, 2017, President Trump addressed the nation about the Paris climate accord (COP21) and its future ties to the United States. The COP21, more formally known as the 21st Conference of Parties, is an annual meeting of U.N. representatives to reduce carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. The COP was created by the 1992 United Nations Framework … Continue reading Trump Administration Seeks Possible Withdrawal from Paris Accord
Madison Hoffman News Editor A new way to fight cellphone addiction in school has made its way to UNCG. Meet Pocket Points, a free app that offers students incentives such as free food and discounted items for staying off of their phones. Pocket Points started in 2014 after two college students who attended California State University, Chico experienced the real life problem of cell phone … Continue reading Pocket Points Arrives at UNCG
Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Sept. 19 the Greensboro City Council met for its regular hall meeting at the downtown municipal building at 5:30 p.m. The meeting ran for about two hours and covered a variety of topics such as homelessness, DACA and a new parking development by the Grasshoppers baseball field. As the meeting began, speakers from the floor expressed their concern for people … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Various organizations around UNCG have been preparing the student body for an upcoming local election. Student groups such as UNCG’s College Democrats and local organizations like Unifour One have been spreading the word about the November election and registering students to vote. “It’s important that students are registered to vote because they’re the future,” said Miles Davis, who volunteers for Unifour … Continue reading Why UNCG Students Should Vote
Joe Schuler Staff Writer Beginning in December 2017, the McIver building will be closed to all students. In the past, the building has been closed for renovations, but this time it will be closed for demolition. In it’s place will be a new, unnamed building that will supply UNCG with an updated nursing program. This building is just another step on the School of Nursing’s … Continue reading A Closer Look at the Upcoming Nursing Facility to Replace McIver
Traci Summers Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) of UNCG met on Sept. 19 to discuss new events and plans as well as to complete their weekly rituals such as announcements, amendments, special reports and more. The meeting was held by the executive members: the president, vice president and attorney general. Some very important announcements were made during the assembly, many of which included … Continue reading SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief
NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION, DONATION OR AUCTION OF ARTICLES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE UNC-GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that the UNC Greensboro Police Department, City of Greensboro, North Carolina, have in their possession Bicycles, Desktop Computers, Jewelry, Drivers Licenses, BB Guns and Books, wallets, clothing, cell phones, electronics, US Currency and firearms through seizure, confiscation or Found Property. … Continue reading UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items
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