Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Colleges like to celebrate their history and alumni by creating a culture around tradition to generate a sense of unity among students. Fraternities have existed at American colleges since the mid-19th century. They are a benefit for people who need to network. Being part of a fraternity looks good on a resume and can get you preferential treatment. However, their values … Continue reading Toxic Fraternity Culture
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The UNCG men’s and women’s soccer team both competed against in-conference opponents this past weekend here in Greensboro. While the men suffered a 2-1 loss to ETSU, the women grinded out a tough 1-0 win over VMI. It was a battle of two of the best defenses in the Southern Conference with ETSU and UNCG. They only allowed 16 shots … Continue reading Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer
Sports Staff Fantasy: Imagining ideas and situations that seem almost impossible, as well as the best song from Earth, Wind & Fire. Fantasy football has given their nearly 75 million users the dream of being a general manager and head coach of their very own football team. Decisions such as trades, signing and releasing players and determining that week’s starting lineup is now left in … Continue reading It’s a Month into Fantasy Football: How is Your Team Now?
Andrew Salmon Sports Writer It’s basically a requirement to either be eating or drinking something when watching sports. Personally, it can be something of a coping mechanism. I get way too invested into sports sometimes. When my eyes are glued to the TV watching the Panthers as they helplessly blow another fourth quarter lead, I need something to help with the inevitable anxiety. A slice … Continue reading The Best Snacks and Drinks for Watching Sports
Hope Maske Staff Writer Over the past decade, soccer has grown tremendously in America. What was once a foreign oddity has become an ever expanding empire of interest. Club teams are popping up across the United States and attendance for matches has boomed. Recently, North Carolina FC was fully established in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina. The clubs creation brought excitement for profession soccer right here in … Continue reading No Option But Up: US Men’s Team Time to Rebuild
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It was not until week three of the 2016 preseason for the public to notice, then San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick was not standing for the National Anthem to protest police brutality towards people of color and injustice in the court system. At the time, Kap was not kneeling next to his teammates, but instead sitting on the bench. The … Continue reading Division in the Country Reflected in the NFL
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer This week, the NBA season begins following one of the most absurd and entertaining off-seasons in recent memory. With so many star players shifting teams and conferences, it was impossible to keep up with. It could be best described as “Manifest Destiny,” as almost everyone in the Eastern Conference migrated to the Western Conference, leading to teams in the west making … Continue reading NBA Season Preview
James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief After driving through the scenic back roads of North Carolina for nearly an hour, I pulled off to a single lane road that lead to a small farm. Turning onto a dirt path I began to see several colorful signs for tickets and camping, people in tye-dye operating tractors and the sound of bluegrass music cresting over the pasture. I … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Limited inspiration is not part of the Greensboro Mural Project’s vocabulary, instead, their essence is found in community inspiration. The Greensboro Mural Project is a volunteer-based group that advocates for justice, democracy and community through public art. These three focal points set their murals apart from others that take home on the walls of Greensboro. To uphold this mission, … Continue reading Greensboro Mural Project: The Past, The Present and Future
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor On the other side of the lights in downtown Greensboro is the Community Theater of Greensboro (CTG), an intimate venue, with every seat having a perfect view. On Saturday, CTG performed their second to last show of the musical classic, “A Chorus Line,” as part of their 68th season. A talented cast ranging from teenagers to college students and … Continue reading Community Theater of Greensboro Finishes “A Chorus Line,” Featuring A Strong Lineup Ahead
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