Men’s Basketball : UNCG 77-83 Western Carolina Women’s Basketball: UNCG 61-72 Chattanooga Andrew James Staff Writer UNCG basketball endured two up-and-down games while the Greensboro Coliseum was given the week off — both the men and the women fought tough battles on the road. Out west in Cullowhee, the Spartan men faced off against the Western Carolina Catamounts in front of a thin WCU … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Director of the National Humanities Center Robert Newman made an impassioned defense of college and university humanities programs at the “Humanities Moments & The Heroic” event held at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro Thursday night. “Technology cannot assess the multiple masks of evil. Only in the humanities do we have that conversation,” Newman said during his remarks, emphasizing the humanities’ ability … Continue reading Robert Newman defends humanities programs
My Modern & Less-Deadly Seven Deadly Sins Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief There’s a presidential election afoot, and that means the moral arbiters are out to play. How curious Americans are: We seem only to be concerned with the rectitude of our politicians when they’re on a ballot. The issue of probity only becomes salient when we feel our civil duties have been activated once more and … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor A little background: After spending a week in Mississippi during the winter break with my father, grandparents, cousins and uncles, it was finally time to go home. A day before my flight back to Charlotte, my father and I stayed in a motel in Memphis right outside the airport. Being that it was only 6:00 p.m. when we checked … Continue reading What does Concussion mean for a Football Fan?
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer The subject of refugees remains in the forefront of today’s headlines. Put simply, it is a hot topic of conversation and a highly debated issue in politics that has caused much controversy worldwide. Many U.S. and European conservatives have taken platforms that oppose any acceptance of refugees. And, in light of the recent sexual assaults involving refugees that … Continue reading The world should embrace refugees, not vilify them
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer Last Tuesday Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam welcomed returning study abroad students along with the arrival of the new international students in the Elliot University Center. “I’m really pleased that so many of you have come from all around the globe to be with us here in Greensboro,” Gilliam said. “This program is a testament to our commitment … Continue reading Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students
Victoria Starbuck Staff Writer Each year the Green & Growin’ Convention draws garden aficionados from North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and neighboring states. This yearly assemblage provides professionals and students in the green industry with opportunities to learn, buy and connect with each other. This year, the convention was presented by the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, a statewide council that … Continue reading Green & Growin’ Convention
Aaron Menconi Staff Writer Naked and on center stage: my time as a life drawing model Deep in the halls of Gatewood, a career opportunity awaits – and all I had to do was get naked. Nude modeling at UNCG is offered for the art department’s life-drawing courses, which meet twice a week for three hours at a time. The pay is … Continue reading EXPOSED: An exposé on the human form
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Marco Rubio must be the republican presidential nominee. If Republicans don’t go that route, it’s likely that one of three things will happen: Ted Cruz will lose to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump will lose to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton. You read that right: Donald Trump could easily become the 45th President of the United States. Frankly, … Continue reading Dear Republicans, please rally around Rubio!
Ryan Shockey Web Manager Aries March 21 – April 19 Much of what you believe now will later be shattered by an obnoxious man who will probably wear glasses and have a distinct lisp. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Dogs will find themselves inexplicably attracted to your shins, this week and you may receive good news from a vet or a lawyer. Gemini May 21 -June 20 … Continue reading Horoscopes from a realist
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