JUUL Power

Rebecca Pearce Staff Writer The JUUL, a new alternative to cigarettes and an improved version of a vape or E-cigarette, has blown up in popularity since its release in 2015. In the JUUL Vapor statement, the product was originally intended to “positively impact the lives of adult smokers around the globe.” Meaning, ultimately, that the JUUL was intended be a better alternative than cigarettes for … Continue reading JUUL Power

UNCG Theatre Workshop Takes Center Stage

Rufus Simmons Staff Writer On Feb 5., the Theatre Department at UNCG opened the semester with a thunderous workshop event of that rocked and riveted the audience throughout their runtimes. The workshop was held in the Brown Theatre Building on Tate Street. Upon arrival, the event was so packed, there were only a few empty seats left in the auditorium. The hallway of the building … Continue reading UNCG Theatre Workshop Takes Center Stage

25 Words on Love

Sarah Grace Goolden: Love is not something you’ll find on a generic Valentine’s Day card; it’s when he lets me eat his fries even though I said I wasn’t hungry. Patrick O’Connell: Love is not the grand force of destiny expressed in greeting cards and sappy music. It is a simple act of selflessness towards another person. Courtney Cordoza: Love is being with your favorite … Continue reading 25 Words on Love

Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Love is in the air this week as the flowers are out and heart shaped balloons are floating for Valentine’s Day. For the holiday, some are planning to take their partner out to a nice dinner, while others will be celebrating the counter-holiday, Single Awareness Day or S.A.D. Either way, hearts will be stolen, and money will be spent. While Valentine’s … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money

Did You Know

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The 1950 NBA Draft was a turning moment for the sport. Chuck Cooper became the first African-American to be drafted, being selected in the second round by the Boston Celtics. Harold Hunter, drafted in the tenth round, became the first African American athlete to sign an NBA contract when he signed with the Washington Capitals. On Halloween night, Earl Lloyd, also … Continue reading Did You Know

Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It was a night full of surprises for the Spartans as they defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 65-48. Isaiah Miller has become a threat for the Spartans as his dunks, and friendly play continues to light it up each night. Coming off the bench, he has been very productive for the Spartans, and Coach Miller has noticed his contributions to … Continue reading Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming

Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance

Emily Cramton Staff Writer A crowd packed the School of Music’s Organ Hall to hear the talented and inspiring Beo String Quartet on Friday night. Created in 2015, the Beo String Quartet formed as an exploration of live performance and string quartet masterpieces. The 21st century is a strange and interesting time for classical music in a lot of ways, and the Beo String Quartet … Continue reading Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance

Trump and Palestine

Omar A Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer Donald Trump announced on Dec 6, 2017 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It was also announced that the U.S. would halve the amount of aid which they are currently giving to Palestine. To name Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli state ignores Palestinian history and the views of the international community, and is … Continue reading Trump and Palestine

Baseball Season Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Baseball season is right around the corner, folks. After a very successful season last year, the baseball team is looking to improve and perform even better this year. With a lot of new freshman, solid returning players and stable coaching, it should be a good team to watch and follow. UNCG is looking so good in fact that they have been … Continue reading Baseball Season Preview

Cellphones in School: A Big Help or a Big Hindrance

Bri Wilson Staff Writer Many of us know how helpful cell phones can be. I know I couldn’t get to the store without my GPS, but is there a point when cellphones aren’t helpful anymore? Can they become hurtful? Spending so much time student teaching in a high school made me learn many things; one of those being the honest reality of cellphones in the … Continue reading Cellphones in School: A Big Help or a Big Hindrance