Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Charlotte Hornets had a good week, as they went 2-1, still sitting atop the Southeastern Division with an overall record of 7-6. Their only defeat of the week came at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers by one point in overtime following a rally from a 20-point deficit. Rookie forward Miles Bridges continues to captivate the eyes of Hornets fans … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Keia Harris AE Editor When was the last time you went days without food or water? Every day more than 800 children younger than five years old die from diarrhea and diseases caused by a lack of clean water and poor sanitation. Furthermore, 156 million children under five experience stunted growth that can cause permanent physical and mental damage. Without proper nutrients from food sources, … Continue reading Global Food and Water Crisis: How Can a College Student Help?
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was an exciting weekend in Fleming Gymnasium, as the campus was treated to a volleyball doubleheader, including a Senior Night victory over Furman. Ultimately, the volleyball team closed their regular season with back-to-back victories and head into the SoCon Tournament with great momentum. The Spartans’ first victims were the Wofford Terriers, whom they defeated Friday night 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 22-25, … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back
Bruce Case Staff Writer Let me preface this by asserting that Trump cannot simply end birthright citizenship with an executive order. He said, “It’s in the process…It’ll happen, with an executive order” to fire up his base to get them to vote in the midterms. I think for the same reason, he sent troops to the border. I agree with Yale law professor Peter Schuck … Continue reading Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?
Ron de Varona Staff Writer Let’s talk about winning the lottery. Your odds are slightly more than impossible, and it will probably never happen but if you do win, you would never have to work a single day in your life. Unless, of course, you completely forget who you are and forget what sensible spending is, which happens a lot. I mean, it is called … Continue reading A Whole Lotta Lottery
Monique Williams Staff Writers The UNCG men’s basketball team officially returned to action against North Carolina A&T last Tuesday evening at Corbett Sports Center. The Spartans got off to a solid start to begin the game. They shot a solid 48 percent from the field in the first half, while also out rebounding A&T 21-15. Despite those efforts, UNCG was down 39-38 at the end … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball Begins 2018-19 Campaign
Rejani King Staff Writer Those who keep the spaces we occupy clean and functioning are incredibly important. Schools, offices and hospitals and other public places obviously don’t clean themselves. The people who take on this dirty job are janitors and their work should never go unnoticed, but often does. A common narrative around janitors is that their jobs are deemed unimportant. Because of this, their … Continue reading Janitors Are Our Invisible Heroes
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Plagiarism is a form of stealing. However, it sometimes is not as simple as other types of robbery. For example, during a home invasion, it is very clear what has been stolen since there is proof that person purchased the item. There are receipts that can guarantee the buyer ownership. In the case of ideas, the concept of intellectual property … Continue reading A Plagiarism Generation: the Blurred Lines of Originality
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Alexis Pitchford is the starting point guard for the UNCG Women’s Basketball Team. She is, without a doubt, a leader. Leadership can be shown in multiple different ways. Either in the spotlight, or behind the scenes. A leader can be vocal, or can rather set an example. Some leaders are a combination of both. But how do leaders become … Continue reading Are Leaders Born Or Made?
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 2, a shooting occurred at a yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida, leaving two dead and five injured. The gunman, Scott Beierle, would eventually take his own life before police could arrest him. According to authorities, there is no apparent reason why Beierle carried out the attack. Local police searched his home and found Youtube posts from … Continue reading Shooting Occurs in Florida Yoga Studio
