Andrew Salmon Sports Editor With the first week of the college football season upon us, it’s time for the sports staff to make their picks for the winner of the 2019 College Football Playoff. So, who ya got? Andrew: I have to go with Alabama. Why wouldn’t I go with Alabama? They’re always loaded defensively and return an offense that heroically won last season’s College … Continue reading The Sports Staff on Playoff Picks
Bruce Case Staff Writer A small loan of a million dollars won’t save Turkey from its current economic crisis. “Our relations with Turkey are not good at this time,” President Trump said on Aug. 10, when he made the decision to double the tariffs he had previously imposed upon Turkey. As a result of this and a slew of other issues, the Turkish lira is … Continue reading What is Behind the Tariffs on Turkey?
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the Boston Globe posted an editorial piece asking other news outlets to address a recent statement made by President Trump regarding journalists. They were referring to a tweet where Trump claimed “fake news media,” specifically the New York Times, CNN and ABC to name a few, are the “enemy of the American people.” More than 350 newspapers … Continue reading The Right to Write
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer The truth is emanating in Pennsylvania as bishops and leaders of the Roman Catholic Church face accusations of veiling numerous accounts of child abuse and rape. The 900 page Pennsylvania grand jury report outlines testimonies from more than 1,000 children in just 70 years who have claimed abuse from over 300 Catholic priests. At the center of this report are accusations … Continue reading Representatives of P.A Catholic Churches Facing Accusations of Abuse
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Delmarva Shorebirds by the score of 8-3 on Friday night, but that hardly dampened the fanfare and fun to be had at First National Bank Field for Fan Appreciation Night, hosted by UNCG. A night of giveaways and celebration of both Spartan and Greensboro pride, it was the highlight of the weekend for many of … Continue reading UNCG, Chancellor Gilliam Host Fan Appreciation Night at ‘Hoppers Game
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The long awaited month of football is finally here. It has been a miserable 200 or so days since Tua Tagovailoa led the second half comeback against Georgia in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to give Alabama its fifth national title of the Nick Saban era. Now, the rest of the country looks to play catch up to the Crimson Tide, and while … Continue reading In-State College Football Preview
Molly Lawler Staff Writer In today’s day and age, listening to an album from beginning to end is almost unheard of. The widespread use of apps, such as Spotify, has encouraged users to choose their favorites off of an album and create their own modern day “mixtapes”, better known today as playlists. Although I would consider myself a huge supporter (and user) of the “shuffle” … Continue reading Album Review: Blonde by Frank Ocean
Sam Haw Staff Writer Among the industrial rhythm of College Hill’s various construction projects, pleasant melodies can be heard almost every night of the week on Tate Street. While the rumbling of distorted guitars from New York Pizza might be the loudest sound on Tate, the regular jazz and folk programming at Tate Street Coffeehouse competes in popularity from just across the street. Take a … Continue reading Tate Street’s Musical History
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C – UNCG Volleyball suffered a trying 3-0 defeat to the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday in Fleming Gym. The match was close, and definitely hard-fought for the Spartans. The game tipped off at 11:00 a.m. with the Spartans coming off of a high from a close win against the US Air Force Academy (3-2 Spartans), and it was visible in … Continue reading Day of Defeat for UNCG Volleyball
MaryKent Wolff News Editor Almost five months after having his home raided by the FBI, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump has plead guilty to eight criminal counts and directly implicated the president. Michael Cohen, who has worked as Trump’s personal attorney since the early 2000’s, took a plea deal on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The charges against him included tax evasion, campaign finance violations, … Continue reading Cohen Pleads Guilty; Implicates President Trump
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