Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

CW: self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The popular show “Ginny and Georgia” has taken a spot in the top 10 on Netflix since its debut on Jan. 5 of this year. For those who have not heard much about this show until recently, you’re not alone. Even though season one was released in February of 2021, I had just finished the first season … Continue reading Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

Escaping the Schedule

Zavia Pittman Staff Writer The new year has begun and with it the season of reinvention. For us college students, the new year also brings a fresh semester filled with classes and (hopefully) new opportunities. Most likely, many of us have New Year’s resolutions in addition to goals for the semester (one of them probably to survive it). And whether your goal is to be … Continue reading Escaping the Schedule

UNCG First Day Complete

Erin Yandell Senior Staff Writer During the Fall 2022 semester, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro introduced a new textbook program called UNCG First Day Complete. Described by the UNCG bookstore website as an “affordability initiative for undergraduate students,” the program’s purpose is to lower rental textbook costs and make course materials available to students. Rentals are either a physical textbook or digital materials. … Continue reading UNCG First Day Complete

Spring Semester Uncoils

Sam Phillips Features Editor As Gerard Manley Hopkins reminds us, “Nothing is so beautiful as Spring –” and, though the weather remains largely wintry, UNCG students, faculty and staff have returned to campus in force for the spring semester. We’ve now passed the add/drop date and classes are entering their regular rhythm, though students should keep in mind that the option to withdraw without an … Continue reading Spring Semester Uncoils

The Best Week of the 2022-2023 NFL Season

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Week Ten showcased a plethora of excitement with the first NFL game ever played in Germany, the game of the year between the Viking and Bills, Jeff Saturday proving all the haters wrong, Aaron Rodgers showing emotions and the end of the Eagles’ undefeated run. The Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers squared off at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Allianz … Continue reading The Best Week of the 2022-2023 NFL Season

Gender on the Backburner 

“Eth” Hyman Staff Writer I find myself getting so tired of writing about being trans. Like, wildly tired. Fatigued, even. Actually, “trans” may not even be the right terminology anymore. I’m genderfluid, but various trans people debate about whether or not that’s under the trans umbrella or its own thing, and, frankly, I’m tired of splitting hairs, so I’m gonna call it and say “trans.” … Continue reading Gender on the Backburner 

Can We Really Live Offline?

Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Social media and reality are becoming so intertwined. Can we really escape it? “Yeah, I deleted TikTok and Instagram, I need a breather.” You may have heard a peer say something like that as a college student. Or maybe you have decided to take a social media break for your well-being. As chronically online as we may seem, young people know … Continue reading Can We Really Live Offline?

Preparing for Fall 2022 Final Exams at UNC Greensboro

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The end of the Fall 2022 semester is just around the corner, and with the end of the semester come many important dates and deadlines. The last day of classes at UNC Greensboro for fall 2022 will be Wednesday, Nov. 30. Thursday, Dec. 1 is “Reading Day.” According to the Registrar’s Office, “Faculty may not give an examination nor an … Continue reading Preparing for Fall 2022 Final Exams at UNC Greensboro

New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The holiday season is quickly approaching, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to snuggle up with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate to watch Christmas movies. Watching the same Christmas films repeatedly can quickly get old, but this year that problem can be avoided as some classics have been remade with a twist. … Continue reading New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

Women’s Soccer Club’s Late Push for the Tournament Ends in a Thriller 

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer  The UNCG Women’s Soccer Club entered the postseason seeded 4th in the Southern Conference with a 4-3-2 record in regular season conference play. The Spartans found their stride late in the season, finishing their last four games 3-0-1, outscoring their opponents twelve to one. Despite the four seed, the Spartans looked to carry the momentum into the conference tournament and … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Club’s Late Push for the Tournament Ends in a Thriller