Sorority recruitment week brings joy and tears

  Nikki Yopp   Staff Writer Sorority Recruitment. Those two words are a mystery to almost every person on campus who is not part of the College Panhellenic Council chapters and the women who have disaffiliated from those chapters. From Sept. 7-Sept. 11, almost 200 young women made the decision to attempt to join a sorority at UNC Greensboro. While the process isn’t grueling or torturous, … Continue reading Sorority recruitment week brings joy and tears

Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine welcomed and criticized by both sides of the aisle

  Zachary Weaver  Staff Writer   On Friday, July 22 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton announced Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her Vice Presidential running mate for the 2016 election. “He is qualified to step into this job and lead on day one,” Clinton said in her speech at the Florida International University announcing Kaine, “and he is a progressive who likes to get things … Continue reading Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine welcomed and criticized by both sides of the aisle

Career Service Center to host 2016 Fall Career Fair

Robin Taylor   Staff Writer The Career Service Center (CSC) will hold UNCG’s Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 28, showcasing employers for full-time jobs, internship opportunities, and graduate schools.   The Career Fair has been held in the Elliott University Center in past years, but in it’s new location the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has more room for employers.   “There will … Continue reading Career Service Center to host 2016 Fall Career Fair

Outdoor Adventures offers more climbing, trips for students

Ryan Campbell   Staff Writer The Outdoor Adventures program’s recent move to the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has allowed more student opportunities despite dropoffs in trip signups.      Over the summer, the Outdoor Adventures program moved from the Student Recreation Center to the new Kaplan Center on Gate City Boulevard.   Assistant Director of Recreation and Wellness Mike Ackerman said that they benefit … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures offers more climbing, trips for students

UNC Board of Governors discuss semester goals

  Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer The UNC Board of Governors (BoG) monthly meeting took place on Friday, September 9, and discussed new goals and business.   Held in Chapel Hill’s C.S.L.D Building, the meeting began with committee reports from Walter C. Dravenport on Audit Risk Management and Compliance. “The committee approved the following definition of economic impact: Universities have an impact on state … Continue reading UNC Board of Governors discuss semester goals

Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members

  Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer On Tuesday  September 5, the Greensboro City Council discussed recognition of exceptional members and scrutinized a pending court case on housing.   “The city of Greensboro was the first city in North Carolina to receive the certificate of achievement award in 1975 and we have done so for 41 consecutive years,” Greensboro finance director Rick Lusk stated. “This award … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members

UNCG Weekend Women’s Soccer Recap

Garrison Pulley    Staff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team came into the week with a 3-2-1 record, losing their last game 2-5 in an away game against Hofstra. The 2 games on the schedule for the Spartans were home matches against Liberty and William & Mary. Being that both teams were not in-conference, their results would not change the second place in-conference record the … Continue reading UNCG Weekend Women’s Soccer Recap

Volleyball dominates Spartan-Aggie invitational

Bryan Davis   Staff Writer  Following a 0-3 sweep in the Tussle in the Triad tournament last week, the Spartans Volleyball team rebounded to win the Spartan-Aggie Invitational Tournament for the third consecutive time this weekend. The Spartans were able to defeat Radford University, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton in 10 sets over the course of the two day tournament.   Game 1: UNCG vs. … Continue reading Volleyball dominates Spartan-Aggie invitational

Air ambulance pilot seeks to promote fitness with new App

Patrick O’Grady   Staff Writer  A few years ago, Ursin Camenisch was an air ambulance pilot who was troubled by the medical conditions he saw in his patients on a daily basis. He would continually see people in need of emergency medical care due to a lack of physical activity. Camenisch decided that something needed to be done when the paramedics on one of his … Continue reading Air ambulance pilot seeks to promote fitness with new App