Vermin Supreme Victory Tour to stop at UNCG

Chelsea Korynta    Staff Writer WUAG and Voice of Pizza artist management are excited to present political candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme to UNCG on January 26th. Mr. Supreme is known for his trademark boot-hat that he claims “stands for all that is good in America,” and his platform earned him fourth place in the New Hampshire Democratic primary in 2016. He’s been campaigning … Continue reading Vermin Supreme Victory Tour to stop at UNCG

Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Home Product Review

Tarlon Khoubyari   Web Content Manager Connected home assistants are making their way onto the countertops of many American homes. Most of us are familiar with Alexa, Amazon’s first introduction to the connected assistant market. Amazon has been very successful in this market. In less than a couple years alone, they released three different assistants: Echo, Tap and Dot. They all basically do the same … Continue reading Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Home Product Review

Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer With Donald J. Trump becoming the 45th president of the United States, many – including performers and politicians –  expressed displeasure by boycotting his inauguration. Some attended organized protests, such as the Women’s March On Washington, and and others decided to simply not attending the inauguration. Among these boycotters are dozens of Democratic members of Congress. The most common explanations … Continue reading Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy

Spartan Basketball Keeps Streaking With 7th Straight Win vs. The Citadel

Jaives Lundy   Staff Writer   This Saturday, the UNCG Basketball team hosted The Citadel Bulldogs in the Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans, fresh off of a exhilarating come from behind victory against Mercer University just 48 hours prior, look to extend their five game winning streak and improve upon their conference leading 6-1 record in league play. UNCG basketball has a lot to look up … Continue reading Spartan Basketball Keeps Streaking With 7th Straight Win vs. The Citadel

UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season

Patrick O’Grady   Staff Writer   On Wednesday, January 11, the men and women’s track teams of UNCG returned to campus in preparation for the upcoming season. Over winter break, the Spartans were hard at work, with distance runners routinely running over ten miles a day and sprinters hitting the weight room and the track on a daily basis. Many of the student-athletes who will … Continue reading UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season

Triad NC Women’s March draws massive crowds to support rights and reform

Zachary Weaver  News Editor On Saturday, January 21 a Women’s March was held in Greensboro to oppose President Donald Trump and his conservative policies, corresponding to a larger movement throughout the United States and the world. “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families,” the Triad NC Women’s March mission … Continue reading Triad NC Women’s March draws massive crowds to support rights and reform

DeRay McKesson inspires

Emily Moser  Staff Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 18, UNCG and NC A&T held a celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. This commemoration has become a great tradition; the fifth consecutive year collaborative endeavor between the two schools. The event, hosted by Jasmine Boles, Ms. NC A&T 2016-2017, and Tiaira Moragne, UNCG Homecoming Queen, was an evening based around the theme “The Role … Continue reading DeRay McKesson inspires

Seeing the Outside View: Winter’s Vicious Assault on the Homeless

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Winter; a time spent by many enjoying warm seasonal beverages, gathering for holiday celebrations, and planning for new beginnings. For some though, these pictures may be the farthest things from their minds as they struggle to just get by. As a non-native North Carolinian myself, the image of winter has never been more than just a passing thought of inconvenient piles … Continue reading Seeing the Outside View: Winter’s Vicious Assault on the Homeless

Republicans work to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and Pre-Existing Conditions Clause

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer   On Thursday, January 12 the Senate made its first major move in repealing the Affordable Care Act. The senate approved a “budget blueprint”, according to the New York Times, which would allow the Senate to dismantle the ACA without the threat of Democratic filibuster. “The vote was 51 to 48.” Thomas Kaplan and Robert Pear of the New … Continue reading Republicans work to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and Pre-Existing Conditions Clause