Andrew Salmon Sports Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 4, UNCG surrendered a 2-0 halftime lead to the High Point Panthers at the UNCG Soccer Stadium, eventually falling to their crosstown rival with a close score of 3-2. It was the second gut-wrenching defeat in a row for the Spartans, who lost to the Davidson Wildcats on Sept. 1, with a score of 1-0. The first goal … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer: Spartans Fall to HPU in Heartbreaker
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On Saturday, September 8th, Nick Cannon and his undoubtedly talented comedic team brought the Wild ‘n Out Show to Greensboro. The show was held at the Greensboro coliseum with a sold-out crowd. Seats filled the stadium as far as the eye could see, with laughing faces enjoying the evening’s music, complements of the talented spin King, DJ D-Wrek. Nick’s … Continue reading Wild’n Out Live Comes to Greensboro: Tour Review
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Sep 8, the UNCG Music Department put on their yearly showcase, affectionately named ‘Collage’. The show was once again sold out, and like always, really lived up to the hype. Between grand displays of vocal talent, to the cool sounds of jazz, this years ‘Collage’ truly showcased the talent right here in Greensboro. This year’s theme was the music of … Continue reading ‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent
Molly Lawler Staff Writer A talented cast, a witty script, beautiful scenery and a whole lot of romance combine to create “”Crazy Rich Asians,” the box office record breaking film also happens to be the first film starring a fully asian cast in over twenty five years. “Crazy Rich Asians” follows Rachel Chu, an economics professor in New York City, as she and her fellow … Continue reading “Crazy Rich Asians”” Movie Review
Trent Ryden Staff Writer On Aug. 25, 1998, Lauryn Hill, a young and talented singer-songwriter, released her debut album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’. At only 23 years old, Hill, unknowingly at the time, produced a heavily influential and culturally iconic album. It is a multifaceted project featuring slow, dreamy ballads heard on tracks like “Nothing Even Matters” or to fiery guitar solos, like the … Continue reading The 20 Year Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum is currently displaying a variety of works from the 1960s in an extensive exhibit they’re calling “A Survey of the Decade.” The exhibit is aptly named for its thorough spans of the ten-year period. The exhibit has been compiled from the museum’s personal collection in correspondence with the university-wide initiative “1960s: Exploring the Limits.” Organized by the … Continue reading Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Quentin Merrit Staff Writer With North Carolina’s annual Folk Festival descending upon downtown Greensboro, UNCG’s Spartans have found diverse and creative ways to get involved in the festivities at this free-of-charge event. The fun-filled weekend draws a crowd of over 100,000 people each year, with nearly 140,000 in attendance for 2018. This year, Greensboro celebrated the 76th anniversary of the festival with folk musicians from … Continue reading Spartans Get Involved in Annual North Carolina Folk Festival
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer There is currently a multitude of gems here UNCG, and Weatherspoon Art Museum is a gold mine. The museum is currently running a gorgeous exhibit of art that reflects the political and social atmosphere at the time of the 1960’s. With themes ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to toxic masculinity, this survey of the decade is a must-see for any student with … Continue reading The 1960’s- A Survey of the Decade
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor A charter school in Memphis, Tennessee went viral after a hall pass contract surfaced on Twitter. The creator, eighth grade teacher Mrs. White, limited students to only two passes per month, which includes getting water, going to the bathroom and seeing the school nurse. Although the teacher admittedly calls herself “petty” in the contract, it is much more than that. … Continue reading Going to the Bathroom is not a Privilege
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer A new topic began trending this week after footage taken at Aretha Franklin’s funeral showed the officiating pastor getting inappropriately touching singer Ariana Grande. Grande performed the song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at Franklin’s funeral, after which the officiating bishop made what onlookers felt were inappropriate advances towards Grande. Bishop Charles H. Ellis III reached his arm … Continue reading Ariana Grande Inappropriately Touched at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
