January 31, 1955: RCA demonstrated the first music synthesizer. February 1, 1969: Jim Morrison was arrested after exposing himself in concert. February 2, 1893: First-ever movie close up (it showed a sneeze). February 3, 1959: “The Day the Music Died”- Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J. P. Richardson die in a plane crash. February 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumors” was released. February 5, 2017: Black … Continue reading This Week in Art History
Catherine Titus Staff Writer The People’s Perk is a charming, eclectic coffee shop right around the corner from UNCG, occupying a spot in the historic College Hill neighborhood. Also known as “The Perk,” you can find a wide variety of coffee and teas supplied by all North Carolina providers: Vida Pour Tea, Synchronicity Coffee and Muddy Dog Roasting Company. Aside from their yummy drink options, … Continue reading “The Perk” of Greensboro
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Visiting scholars and vocalists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude shared a recital in the music building’s Organ Hall on Sunday. The husband and wife duo teach at the Music College of the Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities in Inner Mongolia, China, where they grew up and studied music. Qiaoyan Gao is a soprano, while Burigude is a tenor. Along with their … Continue reading Guest Artists Qiaoyan Gao and Burigude Perform Recital in Organ Hall
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has arguably been the best wideout in the NFL since entering the league in 2004. Fitzgerald may have had a leg up on his competition while in high school however. Born and raised in Minnesota, Fitzgerald was a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings in the late 1990s, where he developed a friendship with Hall … Continue reading Did You Know?
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often after a loss, we seek to find someone to blame it on. It’s difficult to understand the circumstances which led someone to take their own life, and we seek to place blame on the people who were cruel in their lives, and the situations which pushed them to the brink. This is especially true when it comes to bullying. On … Continue reading Teenage Suicide (Don’t Do It)
Kassandra Travis Staff Writer On midnight of Jan. 20 the government was forced to shut down due to the failure to pass a continuing resolution for the funding of the federal government. The main cause of this shutdown was the result of a bitter and unresolved conflict between the Democratic and Republican parties. Although blame has been thrown at both sides, all parties were responsible … Continue reading Pulling the Governmental Plug
Lauren Summers Staff Writer In recent times, allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape have become a topic of increased discussion in the media. This past Wednesday at 6 p.m., a TEDx Salon event was held in downtown Greensboro at Triad Stage, to discuss the ways popular culture breeds sexual misconduct. The event, which was an independently organized TED event, was sponsored by TEDx Greensboro. … Continue reading TEDx: Discussing A Culture That Breeds Sexual Misconduct
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer UNCG’s Student Government Association (SGA) convened on Jan. 23 to discuss the school’s organizations and upcoming events and to vote on two pertinent matters: the appointment of a senator and a bill concerning Spring 2018 elections. Following these issues, officers gave their weekly reports and reminders to the general body. The first topic on the night’s agenda was UNCG’s dining services. … Continue reading SGA Meeting
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Both the Men’s and Women’s UNCG Basketball teams were in action over the weekend, and both teams came away with victories. It started in Cullowhee, North Carolina, with the women’s team routing Western Carolina 88-67. The men tipped off shortly after at 7 p.m. in Birmingham, AL against Samford with a similar result, winning 98-82. This marked the first time since … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Pick up Strong Wins this Past Weekend
Douglas Burns Staff Writer With the winter intramural basketball season beginning this past Sunday and running until the end of February, the season tipped off with Saturday’s IM Basketball Preseason Tournament. The competition was won out by Uncle Drew’s Grandkids, defeating the $kramlot bois (pronounced scramlot boys) 55-35. That game was never really tense, as Uncle Drew’s Grandkids maintained a very firm lead over the … Continue reading Thriller at the Kaplan and A Win for Uncle Drew’s Grandkids
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