By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 At 19, most teenagers are still trying figuring out what they what to do in life and just want to have fun. But one teenager was busy looking for the perfect cover for her upcoming book. UNC-Greensboro English major Aja Cooper says she always knew she was going to be a writer. “I knew when I … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Aja Cooper
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 Palmer performing in Pittsburgh with the Danger Ensemble in 2008. On Monday Apr. 6, an inspiringly diverse crowd in both age and attire greeted esteemed alternative queen Amanda Palmer at the Fletcher Opera Theater in Raleigh, N.C. The multi-instrumentalist and soon-to-be mother, known widely for her co-leadership of pseudo-gothic duo the Dresden Dolls, was … Continue reading In review: Amanda Palmer and her audience
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Apr.8, 2015 Before I graduate from UNCG in a matter of weeks, I wanted to make some recommendations on how some aspects of campus life can improve. Athletics Last week, I advocated for a small redistribution of the amount of student fees going toward athletics on this campus. I did, however, explain that I want to see … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Last minute recommendations
By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The other day I was walking about and came across a bike rack with a bird sitting on it. I was surprised by how close I was able to get to the creature without it flying away. That experience made me think on how little I pay attention to the wildlife at UNCG to which I … Continue reading An Ode to Buzzards
By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 There are some fundamentally odd behaviors that occur on a regular basis at the gym. Every time I go work out, I notice patterns of behavior, and I’m just waiting for someone to create a college course about it in the sociology department. The gym seems to be one of the places in which people are … Continue reading Workout weirdness
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 As the ghost of Winter past is unfortunately elbowed out of the seasonal picture for the sneeze-worthy pollen and humid afternoons of spring, the world celebrated perhaps the most notable holiday of the spring season last Sunday, Easter. Similar to Christmas, the religious undertones of the day’s celebration has incorporated a more encompassing audience throughout the … Continue reading It’s the Easter Sports Editing Beagle, UNCG!
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Dear Diary, in this seventh week of the basketball apocalypse, where the only sport seen on sporting channels is the one created by Dr. James Naismith, I see hope that the nightmare is nearly finished. Over the horizon, I heard the loud pop of circular yarn covered in cowhide against a wooden club. Upon further investigation, … Continue reading 2015 Major League Baseball preview
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The UNCG Women’s golf team teed off this weekend at the Bryan Park Champions Course to co-host the 2015 Bryan National Collegiate golf tournament. And after posting their lowest 54-hole score since 2013 at the MountainView Collegiate in Arizona in mid March, Women’s Golf had a tough weekend in their home town. The event, … Continue reading Women’s Golf struggles to compete in Bryan National
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Spartan softball team had an up and down weekend against Western Carolina this past weekend. The team, in a three game, two-day series, was able to split a doubleheader on Friday, but was unable to win the rubber match Saturday afternoon to take the series. The team fought hard but came up just short in … Continue reading Softball falls to Western Carolina in weekend series
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 College is often glamorized in mainstream media as being the optimal period in the life of any adult. However, according to a 2012 survey done by the American College Health Association, 65 percent of college students have felt overwhelming anxiety. Going further, the survey also found that 52 percent have felt so depressed that it was … Continue reading Blue Shoes Project: Combating mental illness one step at a time
