Turkey Day transgressions

By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published in print Nov 19. 2014 This is the undisputed worst time of the year for a college student. Professors are assigning papers, exams are right around the corner, all of your friends are stressed out and your constant procrastination is about to bite you in the ass. Of course, right in the middle of this horrifying ordeal we get to head … Continue reading Turkey Day transgressions

Reifschneider’s career, one of memory

Aaron Reifschneider in his last game for UNCG recorded one shot on goal and one shot attempt By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 As the UNCG Men’s soccer season comes to an unsatisfying close and the darkness of night begins to dominate the hours of the day, one Spartan is saying good-bye to UNC-Greensboro after five fantastic years with the team. Aaron … Continue reading Reifschneider’s career, one of memory

UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 The Blue and Gold Men’s and Women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional last Friday afternoon in their second to last race of the season. In their meet before next week NCAA Championships, the women’s team complete in the 6,000-meter race and finished in 30 place overall. The schools, William & … Continue reading UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions

The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams

Tim Duncan, on the right, is likely to end his career contending with the well organized Spurs By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 Last Friday, in their first of three matchups this year, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 93-80. The game saw two of the decade’s greatest players; Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant play their 78th matchup head-to-head. … Continue reading The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams

Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

Austin Miller alludes two Mercer defenders over the weekend in Men’s Soccer final game of the year By Brandon Boyer, Staff writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 On the coldest night of the season, the Spartans had a chance to upset the best team in the conference. Mercer, the team that won the regular season and was packed to the gills with the Coach of the … Continue reading Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion

The question of “art”: Video Games

A particular evocative still from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 A note to our readers: Our A&E writer Spencer will not be returning to this section next semester. He expressed interest in spending a portion of the remaining fall semester exploring artistic topics in a more abstract format. This article is the first in … Continue reading The question of “art”: Video Games

Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 The lawn outside Taylor Theatre was filled with smiling faces Thursday night, both young and old. A feeling of warmth and youthfulness infused the setting and more than one child let out a gleeful hop. The cause of this joy was “The Velveteen Rabbit”, the latest play performed at UNCG’s Taylor Theatre. Based on … Continue reading Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”

UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 Kind, generous and talented are three words that describe Jackson Cooper. However these alone cannot express the warm, embracing aura that follows him. He can often be seen around campus, either by the Brown Building working collectively for his University theater department, or serving steaming treats to his friends at Tate Street Coffee House. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

“Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro

Participants paint during the competition’s first round. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19. 2014 For the artists gathered at The Creative Center on 16th Street Friday night, time was of the essence. In a competition called “Ultimate Painting,” 12 local artists squared off in a tournament-style battle involving three rounds in which painters attempted to create a unique work of art … Continue reading “Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro

Chancellor search

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Oct. 20, Chancellor Linda Brady announced to the UNC-Greensboro community her plans to retire on July 31, 2015. As the university prepares itself for change, the extensive search process for a new chancellor has shot to the top of the list of UNCG’s priorities. As explained in a PowerPoint presentation provided by Vice Chancellor and Chief … Continue reading Chancellor search