NCAA Tournament: Why Weren’t There More Mid-major Bids?

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Out of the 68 teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last month, 32 of them received automatic bids from winning their conference champions. The tournament’s selection committee determines the other 36 spots. Most of the time, the larger conferences are the ones who receive these at-large bids, but in 2019, two mid-major conferences were able to attain multiple bids: the Ohio … Continue reading NCAA Tournament: Why Weren’t There More Mid-major Bids?

SNAP Requirements Under Scrutiny By Trump Administration

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to limit the number of waivers each state can issue in regards to waiving work requirements for food stamp recipients. If this comes to pass, around 750,000 people would cease being eligible for the program or at most would be able to benefit from it for just 3 months out of 3 years, according to information … Continue reading SNAP Requirements Under Scrutiny By Trump Administration

Take-Home DNA Tests

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor With companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, at-home DNA Tests are becoming increasingly popular. They are marvels of modern technology. On Christmas, mom and dad give you a kit to spit into, ship off and then later receive a comprehensive list of your family heritage and health concerns. It is truly amazing how efficient and affordable DNA testing has become. However, before … Continue reading Take-Home DNA Tests

UNCG SOE Honors Inspirational Educators with New Program & Endowment

UNCG School of EducationPress Release GREENSBORO, NC — Wishing to recognize the significant impact that so many educators have made in the lives of students, the UNC Greensboro School of Education will honor its first class of Inspirational Educators on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The UNCG School of Education initiated the Inspirational Educators program in 2019. The School of Education is honored to have the … Continue reading UNCG SOE Honors Inspirational Educators with New Program & Endowment

LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On April 28, Democratic North Carolina state legislators introduced three bills meant to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discriminations, outlaw conversion therapy and completely repeal HB2. In the wake of the “bathroom bill” signed by former Governor Pat McCrory in 2016, many LGBTQ North Carolinians have faced struggles regarding their identities. For example, some state employees and their families are denied coverage under … Continue reading LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House

UNCG Proudly Presents: Falstaff

Crystal AllenStaff Writer The UNCG Schools of Music and Theatre collaborated together under the direction of David Holley to put on the final production of the year, “Falstaff.” “Falstaff,” an opera adapted from Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” follows a fat, vain and boastful ex-knight, Sir John Falstaff (Richard Zeller), who believes he can seduce two young married women, Alice Ford (Victoria Erickson) and … Continue reading UNCG Proudly Presents: Falstaff

Monica Byrne’s Ted Talk Review

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer Monica Byrne begins her Ted Talk with a statement about how creation needs constraint. She represents a character within a hologram and she is 318 years old, talking about her life with her wife. The life she talks about focuses on the wonders of the visual world and how it can lead us to our greatest escape. Byrne imagines rich worlds with … Continue reading Monica Byrne’s Ted Talk Review

Algeria’s 20 Year President Is Being Forced To Step Down

Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Monday, April 1, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika conceded that he would resign before his fourth term ends on April 28. The announcement comes after mass protests spanning over a month, calling for his removal by the nation’s Army Chief. The protests began in late February after he announced that he would pursue a fifth term in addition to his 20-year rule. … Continue reading Algeria’s 20 Year President Is Being Forced To Step Down

Unlikely Film And Q&A with Filmmaker Adam Fenderson at UNCG

Meagan BessStaff Writer UNCG was the first in the state to experience the powerful message behind Adam and Jaye Fenderson’s documentary, “Unlikely.”  This documentary highlighted the need to support low income and first generation students who need guidance as they go through the college journey. The film “Unlikely” showcased the lives of several traditional and nontraditional college students who came across barriers as they worked … Continue reading Unlikely Film And Q&A with Filmmaker Adam Fenderson at UNCG

UNCG’s Camp Kesem

Marykent Wolff News Editor Camp Kesem at UNC-Greensboro, a student-led nonprofit organization that supports children ages 6 to 18 through and beyond a parent or guardian’s cancer, held its first, “Make the Magic” fundraising banquet on April 5. The fundraiser began at 6 p.m. and took place at George K’s Catering and Banquet Hall on Cedar Fork Dr. The event was planned by Camp Kesem … Continue reading UNCG’s Camp Kesem