By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 In college classrooms and social gatherings we often come across people who make our teeth grind and our blood boil. Chances are, during your time at UNCG you’ve come across people in your classes who could literally drive you mad. Then again, chances are you’ve been that person as well. This article isn’t aimed at attacking … Continue reading Don’t be that person
By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 By now, pretty much everyone is aware of the aftermath from last week’s blizzard. Classes were cancelled, facilities shut down, and the roads were nearly impossible to drive on. There is a running joke that North Carolina tends to have the most extreme, melodramatic response to even the possibility of snow. Despite this, the efforts to … Continue reading Preparing for the next Winter “killstorm”
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 A decade and a half into the 21st century, Americans have mastered the art of sleek technology and trendsetting via sharp, shiny advertising. The drugs we put in our bodies are no exception to these practices. It’s easy to pick up one of those silvery, tobacco-free suckers and feel swayed – even charmed – by its … Continue reading “Put the e-cig out” or whatever
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Social media is taking over; generations are constantly bombarded with new ways to share ideas, news and happenings occurring in day to day life. Hashtags when you really think about it are merely a symbol and improper grammar, yet hashtags have spread like wildfire. We now use them as a way to either tie together thoughts … Continue reading Yes all lives matter, but please hear our words
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The 2060 fans who watched the Men’s Basketball team this past Sunday ecstatically exited the Greensboro Coliseum as UNCG defeated Furman in a Sunday matinee blowout. The Spartans shocked many not simply by beating the Paladins, but that the final result was a score of 84-49. In their overwhelming success the team won their first game since … Continue reading Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 In the years following his skywalking, fadeaway shooting, tongue wagging days in Chicago for twelve seasons, Michael Jordan heavily influenced a collection of young basketball players who grew up as members of Generation Y. Tailoring their games to follow and eventually pass their idol who won six championships, many of these players failed to live up … Continue reading LeBron has a chance to surpass Jordan
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time bar none. I am not debating this; I am just stating facts. His game-changing athleticism, his mentality to beat his opponent into the dirt and then some, his marketability, and his play-making skills are unmatched throughout the history of the NBA. Now Jordan is not head and … Continue reading No one will ever be better than Jordan
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 As the weather outside begins to heat up and melt away the ice and snow left on the ground, the Women’s basketball team continued their cold streak of a season by losing another pair of matches against Southern Conference opponents last week. The team is entering the final week of their season at a … Continue reading Women’s Basketball remains winless in SoCon with two losses
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Last week, the New York Yankees announced plans during the upcoming season to retire the number of former player, Andy Pettitte. The act generated some controversy since Pettitte, arguably the best pitcher the team has had since the 1980s, has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs or PEDs. Pettitte stated he used some, but not a … Continue reading Why certain MLB PED users are forgiven or not
By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 UNC-Greensboro’s geography department invited Dr. Baker Perry of Appalachian State University (ASU) to their second colloquium of the spring semester. His talk was called, “Synoptic Influences on New Snowfall Characteristics in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.” Dr. Paul Knapp of the geography department introduced Perry. Perry presented a culmination of eight years of collaborative research. Perry’s collaborators … Continue reading Appalachian State professor talks snow
