After Valspar and the Arnold Palmer Invitation, has the Roar Returned?

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Tiger Woods may have finally found his golf game, and that is very big news for the entire golfing community. With Woods in contention, last week’s Valspar Championship had the most viewers of any golf broadcast, outside of the majors, in the past five years. Sunday’s round at the Valspar drew higher ratings than the final rounds of last years British … Continue reading After Valspar and the Arnold Palmer Invitation, has the Roar Returned?

Why It’s Healthy to be a Conspiracy Theorist

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often when we think about conspiracy theorists, we think about people with Doc Brown hair wearing a tin foil hat and telling you not to stand next to the microwave. Perhaps we think of the flat-earthers who refuse to let go of their 12th century notion that the Earth has no curvature. But no matter where you look, there is always … Continue reading Why It’s Healthy to be a Conspiracy Theorist

The -ism That Goes Unnoticed

Lauren Summers Staff Writer What is colorism? According to the Oxford dictionary, it is “Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group.” Colorism in particular, favors lighter skin due to its proximity to whiteness. Like racism, colorism involves prejudice and discrimination, but because it can occur within the same racial group, it often … Continue reading The -ism That Goes Unnoticed

Chinese Film Festival Screens ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’

Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer On Thursday night, the UNCG Chinese film festival was held in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The film shown was a true classic; “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,” offers a unique look at the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. The film festival was an opportunity for attendants to come and enjoy this classic tale of facing and overcoming a … Continue reading Chinese Film Festival Screens ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’

‘Observational Abstractions’: A Study in Color and Nature

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Beginning March 2 and running until April 8, Greensboro’s visionary gallery, apartment complex and office space combo Revolution Mill will be hosting “Observational Abstractions,” an exhibition featuring the modern works of local artist Matthew Micca. Micca received his BFA from William Paterson University of New Jersey in 1996, and has been based in the Greensboro area for over 13 years. He … Continue reading ‘Observational Abstractions’: A Study in Color and Nature

Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Saturday night, the one and only Lynn Harrell performed a cello recital at UNCG as a part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. From Boccherini to Beethoven and more, Harrell showed off both his virtuosity and sense of humor in an exciting evening full of music. Last week marked Harrell’s second residency at UNCG in as many school years. He … Continue reading Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

NC Elections Show a Fight in Nearly Every District

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer At noon on Feb. 28, 2018, the deadline for both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives candidate registration ended after an extremely successful push from both parties to register candidates in every district. The results leave all NC districts but one with a contested election. While this may not seem particularly out of character, for North Carolina’s elections, it is … Continue reading NC Elections Show a Fight in Nearly Every District

Cristen Isreal: The Man Behind the Beats

Rufus Simmons Staff Writer Meet Cristen Isreal, a UNCG Senior, Media Studies Major and talented hip hop producer. He is signed to the O-nei-ric Tapes record label, based in Sydney, Australia, and is focused on making his music heard by as many people as possible. In fact, many students at UNCG who don’t know Isreal personally have probably heard his beats because of the many … Continue reading Cristen Isreal: The Man Behind the Beats

Softball Team Dominates the Spartan Classic

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer This weekend saw the softball team hosted the Spartan Classic tournament at the UNCG Spartan Softball Stadium. Friday kicked off with a doubleheader against Canisius, with the first game starting at 3 p.m. and the second beginning at 5 p.m. The following day, two more games were played, against Canisius at 1:30 p.m and Towson at 4 p.m. The final game … Continue reading Softball Team Dominates the Spartan Classic

UNCG Alumna, Julie Maloney, to Publish Her First Novel

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor MFA graduate, Julie Maloney, is taking her creative career in a new direction by publishing her first novel, “A Matter of Chance.” Previously a professional dancer, artistic director and choreographer of Julie Maloney Dance Company in New York City, Maloney has made a life for herself that revolves around creativity. “Without creativity in my life, I think I would … Continue reading UNCG Alumna, Julie Maloney, to Publish Her First Novel