UNCG Soccer and Volleyball Dominate the Weekend 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Both UNCG Men’s Soccer and Volleyball were in action at home this weekend and grabbed commanding wins over the visitors. It was the regular season finale for nationally ranked UNCG Men’s Soccer, while Volleyball hosted a double header over the weekend in the Southern Conference. UNCG Women’s Soccer was on the road in the Southern Conference tournament, where No. 2 Western … Continue reading UNCG Soccer and Volleyball Dominate the Weekend 

Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan 

Kaylee Roberts, Staff Writer  Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” plan, also known as Thrive35 and GSO35, will soon be put into motion. Specific targets, aggressive timelines, and behind-the-scenes efforts aim to turn long-standing hopes for a livelier city center into significant results. According to Amber Lake, a reporter for WFMY, what community leaders call a ten-year strategic vision aims to remake the heart of the … Continue reading Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan 

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Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

Talia Gray, Features Editor   Believe it or not, we’re less than a month away from the last day of classes here at UNCG. That realization may give you a surge of relief or a sense of overwhelming pressure. Either way, the prospect of final exams, projects, holidays, and breaks means that things are about to get hectic for everyone in our campus community. With that … Continue reading Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

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Has Social Media Changed Comedy Forever? 

Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor  After a long day of work or school, I like to decompress at home. Lately, I’ve succumbed to the habit of scrolling through Instagram reels before going to bed. Although I don’t like that I do this—I could be spending my precious time with an offline activity—it has resulted in me learning about new stand-up comedians that I … Continue reading Has Social Media Changed Comedy Forever? 

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The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  Today’s edition is a Halloween special.  This October, … Continue reading The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

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UNCG Women’s Soccer Hosts First Round 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Women’s Soccer has clinched the seventh seed in the Southern Conference standings after the final slew of regular season matches across the conference on October 26. The Spartans were in action against the Samford Bulldogs and narrowly lost to the league leaders 2–1. However, results around the conference ensure that UNCG will be hosting the SoCon first round against VMI … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Hosts First Round 

The Real Cost of Parking at UNC Greensboro  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager/Associate Editor   At the University of North Carolina Greensboro, parking has evolved from a minor inconvenience to a daily challenge that affects students financially, logistically, and even academically. As the university continues to grow each semester, welcoming more students, expanding academic programs, and funding new campus facilities, the needs of students also increase. Yet, much of the campus’s infrastructure, specifically parking, … Continue reading The Real Cost of Parking at UNC Greensboro  

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Major Renovations Happening at UNC Greensboro’s Jackson Library  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager/Associate Editor and Jordan Nolte, Staff Writer  The Walter Clinton Jackson Library on the campus of UNC Greensboro is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with major improvements on the way. The project marks one of the campus’s largest construction renovations in recent years and will improve the library’s accessibility and atmosphere for all visitors. Although many current students will not see … Continue reading Major Renovations Happening at UNC Greensboro’s Jackson Library  

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A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

Sydney Lohr, Staff Writer Today, Zac Hudson leads college students at Definition Church, a non-denominational church in Greensboro, with purpose and humility, but his path to ministry began in an unexpected way. Growing up, Zac faced deep disappointment with the church. “I have grown up in church my entire life, but was severely hurt by the church when I was about 10, 11 years old. … Continue reading A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

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Coraline: Things Are Not Always as They Seem 

Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   Halloween and the spooky season are upon us. To prepare for the festivities, I have been catching up on and rewatching beloved films that capture the spooky holiday season. In doing so, I decided to rewatch the 2009 stop-motion classic, Coraline, directed by Henry Selick. I was 7 years old when the film was released in theaters. … Continue reading Coraline: Things Are Not Always as They Seem