Month: January 2018

featured, News

Former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics team physician sentenced to 175 years

Madison Hoffmann News Editor Larry Nassar, former world-renowned sports physician for the United States Gymnastics and Michigan State University, is facing charges of up to 175 years in jail after sexually abusing more than 150 women and girls over the past two decades. Over a seven day stent in Lansing, Michigan, 156 victims spoke directly to Nassar and the judge in court, telling similar experiences … Continue reading Former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics team physician sentenced to 175 years

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News, Spartan News

UNCG pairs up with Rockingham Community College

Kevin Lui Staff Writer UNCG announced a new co-admission agreement with Rockingham Community College to improve degree completion and student success. Students can now experience success with improved access to undergraduate education resources, university facilities and support systems. The new UNCG-RCC “Spartan Passage” partnership is significant; it impacts the rural community by allowing transfer students to access and complete their baccalaureate degrees regardless of location. … Continue reading UNCG pairs up with Rockingham Community College

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A & E, arts and entertainment, Visual & Performance

‘Pam’s Great Gatsby’: A View Into An Upper Class Celebration

Sam Haw Staff Writer With the Oscars just around the corner and “Paddington 2” getting stellar reviews, it seems like accolades are being handed out to just about everyone. But, for local independent films, reality is a little bit different. Exhibition and promotion can be tricky on a small budget, especially with all the competition around this time of year. Luckily, many spots around Greensboro … Continue reading ‘Pam’s Great Gatsby’: A View Into An Upper Class Celebration

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A & E, arts and entertainment

This Week in Art History

January 31, 1955: RCA demonstrated the first music synthesizer. February 1, 1969: Jim Morrison was arrested after exposing himself in concert. February 2, 1893: First-ever movie close up (it showed a sneeze). February 3, 1959: “The Day the Music Died”-  Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J. P. Richardson die in a plane crash. February 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumors” was released. February 5, 2017: Black … Continue reading This Week in Art History

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Community, Features, Human Interest

“The Perk” of Greensboro

Catherine Titus Staff Writer The People’s Perk is a charming, eclectic coffee shop right around the corner from UNCG, occupying a spot in the historic College Hill neighborhood. Also known as “The Perk,” you can find a wide variety of coffee and teas supplied by all North Carolina providers: Vida Pour Tea, Synchronicity Coffee and Muddy Dog Roasting Company. Aside from their yummy drink options, … Continue reading “The Perk” of Greensboro

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A & E, arts and entertainment, Reviews, Visual & Performance

Guest Artists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude Perform Recital in Organ Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Visiting scholars and vocalists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude shared a recital in the music building’s Organ Hall on Sunday. The husband and wife duo teach at the Music College of the Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities in Inner Mongolia, China, where they grew up and studied music. Qiaoyan Gao is a soprano, while Burigude is a tenor. Along with their … Continue reading Guest Artists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude Perform Recital in Organ Hall

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Baseball, Sports

Did You Know?

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has arguably been the best wideout in the NFL since entering the league in 2004. Fitzgerald may have had a leg up on his competition while in high school however. Born and raised in Minnesota, Fitzgerald was a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings in the late 1990s, where he developed a friendship with Hall … Continue reading Did You Know?

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Editorials, Opinions

Teenage Suicide (Don’t Do It)

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often after a loss, we seek to find someone to blame it on. It’s difficult to understand the circumstances which led someone to take their own life, and we seek to place blame on the people who were cruel in their lives, and the situations which pushed them to the brink. This is especially true when it comes to bullying. On … Continue reading Teenage Suicide (Don’t Do It)

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Columns, Opinions

Pulling the Governmental Plug

Kassandra Travis Staff Writer On midnight of Jan. 20 the government was forced to shut down due to the failure to pass a continuing resolution for the funding of the federal government. The main cause of this shutdown  was the result of a bitter and unresolved conflict between the Democratic and Republican parties. Although blame has been thrown at both sides, all parties were responsible … Continue reading Pulling the Governmental Plug

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Community, Community and Life, featured, Features

TEDx: Discussing A Culture That Breeds Sexual Misconduct

Lauren Summers Staff Writer In recent times, allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape have become a topic of increased discussion in the media. This past Wednesday at 6 p.m., a TEDx Salon event was held in downtown Greensboro at Triad Stage, to discuss the ways popular culture breeds sexual misconduct. The event, which was an independently organized TED event, was sponsored by TEDx Greensboro. … Continue reading TEDx: Discussing A Culture That Breeds Sexual Misconduct

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