By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 This past Saturday, an explosion of color, music, and camaraderie overtook Tate Street’s typical drone of intercity traffic and New York City Pizza bar dwellers. Tate Street Festival, the oldest festival to occur in Greensboro, took place on an idyllic warm day this weekend that brought out many locals to wander the street and … Continue reading Tate Street festival, a community event
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 What exactly is the “American Dream” that so many wish to obtain? It seems as though there is an illusion of the land of the free that is portrayed to those outside of its’ boundaries. As UNCG is known for being very diverse in its population of not only various races, but also many students … Continue reading Racial Dynamics
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Oct.1, 2014 The Asian Autumn festival was held in the EUC on September 27, showcasing arts, music, food and martial arts from across Eastern and Southeastern Asia. There was the obvious. Taking photos in a kimono, or getting a personalized Chinese calligraphy sample, were seemingly popular, but the festival also featured a more extended look into the … Continue reading The Asian Autumn Festival: A closer look at the rich culture of Asia
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 On September 27, a concert was held for the family of Michael Brown, an unarmed teen who was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO in early August. The concert entitled, Artists 4 Justice took place at Uptown Artworks located on Arnold St. The facility serves as a working artist studio that provides local, … Continue reading Artists hope their work will bring justice
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 Now that we have completed what I believe is the best month in American sports, I have been truly prepared for the greatest, upcoming feature of this month. Last month’s Game 7’s, returns of former MVPs (Lebron James, Kobe Bryant), and historical performances are so insignificant compared to what is happening on November 20. … Continue reading Five lessons I learned in October
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 On a frigid early November night, UNCG saw eight of their senior players kick-off for their final regular season home game in the Spartan’s homecoming match against Virginia Military Institute. With over one thousand in attendance, braving the first cold snap of the school year, the Spartans defeated the visiting Keydets by a final … Continue reading Spartans crown Homecoming with victory
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 The UNCG Women’s Soccer team went down in heartbreaking fashion against East Tennessee State University in the Southern Conference quarterfinals this past Sunday. The team lost in overtime 3-2 after ETSU senior Hannah Short scored the game-winning goal off of a header after she received a cross from her teammate Sarah Zadrazil. It was … Continue reading UNCG falls to ETSU in SoCon Tournament, season over
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 Heading into Homecoming weekend, the Spartans’ volleyball team had won three straight games, which most notability included a victory against Southern Conference leader at the time, Samford. This weekend saw UNCG face off against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Furman Paladins. Each team had defeated the Spartans earlier this month so vengeance was … Continue reading Volleyball splits during Homecoming weekend
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 With the basketball season fast approaching from the horizon, UNCG put together an event akin to what UNC -Chapel Hill or the University of Kentucky would put on to get fans and students excited for the upcoming season. In its first year of existence, this hype event/pep rally in Fleming Gymnasium was known as … Continue reading Spartan Madness heralds basketball year
By Daniel Johnson, Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The Spartan Volleyball team ended their three-week homestead with a disappointing defeat against Western Carolina last Tuesday. Though it had been the team’s first defeat in more than two weeks, the lost compounded with the fact that the Spartans had to travel on the road to face the Chattanooga Moccasins and the number one seeded Samford … Continue reading Volleyball impresses in weekend matches
