Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Back to classes, back to syllabuses, back to having to go outside in plus 90 degree weather with an insane humidity but for some damn reason your roommates are actually fighting over the thermostat and whether or not to keep it on despite the insane humidity and 90 degree weather mentioned before. It’s been an interesting week. In fact, it’s … Continue reading Five things I learned this August
Andrew James Staff Writer On July 24, the international basketball scene was struck by a little blue and gold lightning when the Under-20 Spanish National team won the FIBA European Championships. Combo guard and UNCG phenom Francis Alonso was right in the middle of it. “I never imagined we would win the European Championship,” Alonso said. “It was just something on my mind—I couldn’t … Continue reading Francis’ summer vacation
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Learning the numerous techniques that artists use is difficult, but what is more difficult is not having someone there to tell you what you are doing wrong and what you are doing right. For the five amateur artists that have their work displayed at the Weatherspoon Art Museum in the Inside the Outside exhibit, have had to deal with just … Continue reading An amateur’s look to the inside
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer The ‘Alt’ is a celebrated glen on the side of Knocknarea; and in Irish mythology is said to be the grave sight of the warrior-queen Maeve. The little village of Coolaney is sheltered under this glen, and is where a trio Irish traditional virtuosos first gathered with one another. The ‘Alt’ consists of John Doyle, Mick McCauley and Eamon O’Leary, … Continue reading Exploring Gaelic traditions with The Alt
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer The term “advocate” can sometimes elicit ideas of protesters and picket lines, phone banks and maybe even knocking on doors to talk to people; a lot of these things having negative connotations. However, advocacy at its most basic level is about giving a voice to something, and that should not be a negative thing. When it comes to mental health … Continue reading Giving a voice to mental illness advocacy
Taylor Allen Editor In Chief Passion is a glorified emotion in our society. Depicted across works of art, described in poetry and pursued as an integral part of human existence. I do not disagree with that assessment; passion gives vitality to many aspects of life, and can improve the world around us. But the necessity of passion has been oversold, mass-marketed as the sole … Continue reading The Pinboard- All you need isn’t love
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer The “lone wolf” is a trope seen in fiction, and well among wild wolves. However, this concept among 21st century society is dwindling as a fulfilling life choice. Universities are no different. Trying to strike out on your own in an environment like this increases the risk for failure dramatically. The simple truth is that college’s patchwork of difficulties, tests, … Continue reading Bricks don’t make the place, people do
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer To kick off the school year, UNCG invited hypnotist Paul Ramsay to the annual 2016 Rawkin’ Welcome Week on Monday, August 22. Cartoons, movies and childhood stories have led many people to believe that hypnosis is a form of mind control. This understanding of hypnotism is one of the most pervasive myths surrounding mental manipulation. Ramsay’s widely recognized stage show, “Mind … Continue reading Power over matter— hypnosis with Paul Ramsay
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer Having lived in or around Greensboro my entire life, I tend to think that there’s not a lot going on around the city, having experienced all of the major attractions and offerings years ago. Downtown Greensboro is the one exception I’ve found to this way of thinking. Frequently, downtown hosts events that draw a crowd and invite people to experience … Continue reading Food Truck Festival brings crowds downtown
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer During freshman year I went through a sorority recruitment absentmindedly; not sure what to expect. If someone had told me that someday I would have had the chance to help make a difference in the Greek community I probably would have laughed. However, a chance is exactly what Dr. Cheryl Callahan, affectionately known as Cherry, gave to students within the … Continue reading Greek life Task Force formed at UNCG
