By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 In the final weeks of February, Guilford County experienced heavy snowfall, leaving many local schools with no choice but to close, or open later. For many students this came as a relief, but for some it came as a burden. Across many areas in Guilford County, many households have children that simply do not get enough … Continue reading Child poverty
By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 At a March 2 meeting, UNC-Greensboro’s chancellor search committee finally settled on the specifics regarding the expanded confidential small group that will be allowed to meet semi-finalist chancellor candidates. The small group will consist of five community members who represent UNCG’s various constituencies. There will be one undergraduate student, one graduate student, one faculty member, one … Continue reading Chancellor search committee argues over small group
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Members of UNCG’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has issued a statement vocalizing their concerns and frustrations about the UNC Board of Governors’ (BoG) decision to discontinue UNC-Chapel Hill’s Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. The signing members— consisting of 18 faculty members, many of which are faculty senators— have deemed protesting … Continue reading UNCG-AAUP speaks out
By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 The Spartan Legislative Network (SLN)— an organization consisting of students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members— met two weeks ago to discuss UNC-Greensboro’s current successes and challenges. SLN has existed since 2012 and it falls under the purview of the UNCG Alumni Association’s Legislative Advocacy Committee. According to the organization’s official website, SLN’s charge is “to … Continue reading Spartan Legislative Network
By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Residents from across Greensboro came out to the city council meeting on March 3 to voice their opinions on a myriad of topics. There were two public comment periods during the meeting. During the first public comment period, residents who had signed up to speak were given a three-minute duration to discuss their concerns and praises … Continue reading Greensboro City Council talks change
Czymbor restricts herself to only ten balloons for each Pokémon. By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Loop twist, lock twist, and ear twist are probably terms you’ve never heard of before. Neither had Sam Inez Czymbor, until five years ago. Most students have part-time jobs aside from going to school, whether it’s for extra money or to make rent. It’s convenient to … Continue reading UNCG Alum vows to make all 151 original Pokémon from balloons
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 1.) Pack lightly Don’t bother packing five pairs of underwear for three days in Virginia. It helps to have outfits planned, but packing lightly will reduce the stress of remembering all of your clothes and back aches. 2.) Book tickets early/Don’t be afraid of buses My friends think I … Continue reading On the road: Tips for Traveling
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On the Tuesday before break, UNCG welcomed Alfred Schnog, an eyewitness to the rise of Nazi Germany and a survivor of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. After an inquisitive question and answer session, Schnog gave a keynote speech titled “Prelude to Genocide.” He shared the story of his family’s brave escape from Nazi Germany and … Continue reading Alfred Schnog remembers The Holocaust
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 On March 15, 1781, Nathanael Green, the guy who put “Green” in Greensboro, led the Continental Army and the Guilford Militia to battle Lord Cornwallis at the Guilford Courthouse. It was a bloody battle that ended in a tactical retreat for the Continentals. Still, over 200 volunteers show up annually, on the anniversary of the Battle … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 There are a lot of tourists who come to Sicily specifically because of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.” They might take a bus to see the spot where Michael Corleone was married, have lunch at a bar outfitted with Vito Corleone memorabilia, get back on the bus and leave. Because of it’s history of housing mafia … Continue reading ‘Another Corleone: Another Sicily’
