Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Thursday was a productive day for club sports. Many of them had their tables set up in the EUC in the afternoon. Many clubs sent representatives, like club women’s rugby and club fencing, among others. During the day, women’s club rugby President Ashley Hodges spoke on the club and the upcoming season. Reflecting on last season, Ashley said that they, “had … Continue reading Club Sports Take Over the EUC
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer People all over the world attended marches for the advancement of women’s rights on Jan. 20 and 21 on the one-year anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March. The 2017 Women’s March was held in Washington D.C. following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The protest was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Worldwide, it is estimated that the various women’s marches drew … Continue reading Women’s march anniversary
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager The most pressing news story over the past couple weeks has been the government shutdown and its evolution from a looming possibility, to its political inevitability, followed by the grinding gridlock and its hastily crafted end. The bill to end the government shut down, signed by President Trump in Monday’s waning hours will fund the government until Feb. 8 – … Continue reading A Hard Look on the Government Shutdown
Madison Owen Staff Writer Most Greensboro locals know about Scuppernong, an independent bookstore in downtown Greensboro. It has a lot of cultural value, offers community events and serves coffee (as well as wine for those over 21). Scuppernong is nearing the fifth anniversary since its opening, and its owners, Brian Lampkin and Nancy Hoffmann, seem only excited for the bookstore’s future. While speaking to Lampkin, … Continue reading Scup?
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm had an up and down week finishing 1-2 this past week. The Swarm began their 3 game road trip with a heartbreaking two point loss to the Lakeland Magic (G-League affiliate of the Orlando Magic) 114-116. The Swarm followed that with a 10 point loss to the Maine Red Claws (G-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics) on Thursday … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Rebecca Pearce Staff Writer As a college student, incorporating new activities to de-stress from the bustle of college routine can be difficult and even become a great hassle at times. A wonderful solution, however, is located just up the street in downtown Greensboro. The Crooked Tail Cat Café, offers the perfect way to relax with a satisfying beverage and a few warm, cozy kitties. The … Continue reading Café the Cat’s Meow
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the Hallmark card holiday sewn into the month of February, the V-Day Campaign and its annual support of “The Vagina Monologues,” tends to be overlooked. However, the UNCG cast of the sixth production on campus, since its reintroduction, view the Monologues as more than a quirky show that repeats the word vagina – instead, they view it as … Continue reading Let’s Talk Vaginas: Understanding the Impact of UNCG’s ‘Vagina Monologues’
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer When we look back at the Carolina Panthers’ 2017-18 NFL season, we find that there were many things they could have done differently to be successful and possibly take the place of the Philadelphia Eagles’ in the Super Bowl. What some fans do not realize is the true reasoning behind the Panthers’ mediocre, but playoff-caliber season. It begins and ends … Continue reading Putting the 2017 Panthers Season to Sleep
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer All too often we hear people comment about how awful they think teenagers are. As a future high school English teacher, I know this reality all too well. Whenever I mention my chosen career path, the first thing I hear is, “Why would you want to do that to yourself?” People always talk about how they could never work with teenagers, … Continue reading The Bias Against Teenagers
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer I tucked in my chair in the dimly lit dining room. Glorious chandeliers hung above our heads as the three musicians shuffled about, ready to go back out onto the small corner stage. “Before you all go back out there, what do you guys think about the trajectory of music today?” I asked, sliding my bookbag on my back. Mark laughed … Continue reading Jazz it Up
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