Women’s Health Professionals in Review

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Childbirth is arguably the most intimate and most life changing experience of someone can have. Deciding who is going to be there to support you is a big decision. Aside from family and close friends, the one person who you will rely most heavily on while in labor is your medical caregiver. Choosing to have a midwife by your side rather … Continue reading Women’s Health Professionals in Review

Putting an End to the Frivolous Bathroom Argument

Sarah Swindell Staff Writer “Do you know who would probably be the largest group to benefit from gender neutral bathrooms? Dads with daughters.” This quote is comes from a recent conversation my father brought up while watching television with me. It is the conversation that inspired this essay. He proceeded to talk about how men like him, while running errands or spending time with their … Continue reading Putting an End to the Frivolous Bathroom Argument

UNCG’s LGBT History

Catie Byrne   Features Editor  As a part of UNCG’s Pride Month, on April 13 from 4-5 p.m., the Office of Intercultural Engagement hosted UNCG librarian Dr. Jim Carmichael and UNCG archivist Stacey Krim, for “How to Access Hidden Histories.” Though its CAP statement described the event as focusing, “on how we explore hidden LGBTQ+ narratives and histories that often occurred under a shroud of … Continue reading UNCG’s LGBT History

Excavating Blandwood

Emily Moser    Staff Writer Located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, the historic Blandwood Mansion tells stories about life from the time of its construction in 1795, to today. Charles Bland built the two story farmhouse in the rural woods, and soon, the home was nicknamed ‘Blandwood.’ Built in 1795, the home predates the founding of the city of Greensboro. After Bland, the home … Continue reading Excavating Blandwood

Heather Hartley Poetry Reading

  Ian Hammock     Staff Writer The beige-colored main room of UNCG’s faculty building was buzzing with anticipation last Thursday as those in the room – a collection of professors, graduate students and undergrads all awaited the beginning of the night’s scheduled poetry reading. The poet who was reading that night was Heather Hartley, an internationally renowned poet and professor. The event, hosted by UNCG’s … Continue reading Heather Hartley Poetry Reading

Spartan Softball Goes 2-of-3 in Weekend Competition

Chelsea McBay   Staff Writer   The weekend of April 14 went fairly well for the Spartan softball team, as they went two out-of-three in a triple game series series SoCon rival Samford. All three games were played at UNCG on our softball fields. The first two games in the series were victories, however the Spartans could not pull off the sweep, as they lost … Continue reading Spartan Softball Goes 2-of-3 in Weekend Competition

Third Basemen Caleb Webster wins SoCon Player of the Month

Isaiah Saint Hilaire     Staff Writer   Third basemen for the UNCG baseball team, Caleb Webster has played a sensational season. He is a freshman from Randleman, North Carolina, and out of high school he has earned a role in the Spartan’s starting lineup. Webster made the transition from shortstop to third base very well, and Coach Link Jarrett has been very pleased with … Continue reading Third Basemen Caleb Webster wins SoCon Player of the Month

Wofford Takes 2 out of 3 Against the Spartans

Andrew James    Staff Writer   On April 15, the Wofford Terriers came to UNCG to kick off a three game series. There was a cool breeze riding through the stands, on what turned out to be a day filled with offense. The Spartans struck first, in the bottom of the second inning. It started with a single from Caleb Webster, a freshman who is … Continue reading Wofford Takes 2 out of 3 Against the Spartans

NBA Postseason Preview

Daniel Johnson Staff Writer   Finally, after six months of regular season play, this past Saturday saw the opening games of the NBA Playoffs being played. The regular season itself had been fraught with headlines on and off the court. With the continual dominant play of ‘super teams’ in the Golden State Warriors, a greater importance on players achieving triple doubles and questions of effort … Continue reading NBA Postseason Preview

Ted Budd Meet & Greet Article

Zachary Weaver News Editor             US Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) held a Meet & Greet event on Friday, April 15 at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown to meet constituents and hear their thoughts. This meet & greet was the first such event for Budd, according to his staffers.             A freshman representative from Advance, North Carolina, Budd was elected to the US House of Representatives in … Continue reading Ted Budd Meet & Greet Article