Crystal AllenStaff Writer As I took my seat in The Carolina Theatre, I knew almost nothing about the Nashville-centered couple. So, as the lights began to dim and cheers erupted from the audience, I had no idea what to expect. The second Drew and Ellie walked on stage, I could tell that there was something special about them. They encompassed this vibrant energy which made … Continue reading Drew and Ellie Holcomb: A Musical Power Duo
Meagan BessStaff Writer Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Wells was one of eight children born to James and Elizabeth Wells. Her father, James Wells, went with his father to Holy Springs at eighteen to develop skills he used as a carpenter’s apprentice. Her mother, Elizabeth Wells, was one of ten children born on a plantation in Virginia. … Continue reading HERstory: Ida B. Wells
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Beginning on Feb. 3, the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG is holding an exhibit featuring a selection of different pieces of art crafted by various artists. The event celebrates contemporary art in which artists use paper to create surface structures and or other material. There were many different interesting and rather eccentric pieces on display. A piece that had particularly grasped many … Continue reading Art on Paper at the Weatherspoon
Andrew SalmonSports Editor Clad in pink sneakers and pink headbands in honor of February’s National Cancer Prevention Month, UNCG Women’s Basketball returned to Fleming Gymnasium last week after a two-game road trip, shrugging off a slow start to defeat Wofford 77-61 on Feb 6, then falling to Furman 59-49 on Saturday. The Spartans (9-15, 3-6 in SoCon) trailed the Terriers (11-12, 3-5 in SoCon) by … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Defeat Wofford, Fall to Furman
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer A 2018 study was conducted on all of the elementary, middle and high schools in Guilford County. The study assessed whether or not each building was up to par. In other words, they were surveyed to see if they were equipped to meet the educational and safety needs of the students. Each school was rated on a scale of 1-100. 22 percent … Continue reading Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Citizens in Virginia are enraged as the latest scandal involving a corrupt politician has come to light. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released a public apology on Friday after a “clearly racist and offensive” photograph was published online showing two individuals, one dressed in a Ku Klux Klan robe and the other student in blackface. The photograph was initially published on the … Continue reading Racist Photos Found of Virginia Governor
Brayden StampsStaff Writer The UNCG men’s basketball team defeated the Samford Bulldogs 75-67 in front of a raucous crowd at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday night. It was an impressive, gritty victory from the Spartans, who were able to overcome an off-shooting night from star guard Francis Alonso to improve to 21-3 on the season and 10-1 in conference play, its best start in … Continue reading UNCG vs. Samford Recap
Brayden StampsStaff Writer In a defensive slugfest, the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a score 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. The combined 16 points scored set the record for lowest scoring Super Bowl of all-time. Both offenses sputtered and stalled all game, with the Patriots running the lone Red Zone play of the night late in … Continue reading Patriots Defeat Rams in Super Bowl LIII, Brady Claims Sixth Championship
Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer Chicago has been featured in two national headlines this week, one being the freezing low temperatures, and the other being that of a heartbreaking hate crime. Jussie Smollett, a musician and actor, was attacked early last Tuesday by two masked men. Smollett, a cast member for the tv show “Empire” is black, queer and a well-spoken activist who has called out the … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Targeted for Skin Color and Sexuality: Who’s Next?
Bruce CaseStaff Writer The Supreme court recently voted to reinstate President Trump’s order to ban transgender individuals from the military, staying true to another one of his campaign promises and another one of his tweets. Starting with a tweet in July of 2017 that said, “the United States Government will not accept or allow… transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” … Continue reading The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards
