By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Sept.14, 2013 Maya Angelou spoke on UNCG’s campus about her life as a global renaissance woman, and only eight month later, these would be some of the last words documented before her death on May 8, 2014 at the age of 86. The Neo-Black Society’s organization, Writer’s Ink, put together a tribute for Maya this past … Continue reading A tribute to Maya Angelou

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On the night before Halloween, while most people were making last minute runs to the costume store and picking up bags of candy, Sir Paul McCartney’s Out There tour brought three generations of people to the Greensboro Coliseum. It was the highest grossing one-day show in the history of the Coliseum. At the age of … Continue reading A night with Sir Paul McCartney

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.29, 2014 Traveling all the way from Lagos, Nigeria, Dickson Ibeh-Kingsley finally found a comfortable place to call home at UNCG. Living in four different countries in Africa and attending North Carolina A&T State University before finding his pathway to UNCG, Kingsley never truly felt the same essence of kinship and opportunity as he experiences here at … Continue reading One Man’s Path to Homecoming King

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.8, 2014 It was a typical Friday night at UNCG. Students were walking about and the wind seemed to be blowing a soft tune as the evening grew darker. According to Moon Moon, a paranormal investigator and psychic medium, the campus was crawling with around thirty ghosts whose energy lingers on the grounds, all of the time. … Continue reading Ghosts of UNCG, upclose and personal

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 Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24,2014 It’s been noted that ninety-five percent of the ocean is still undiscovered, thus it’s completely legitimate to believe that mermaids do exist. Ariel Caligan, a full time art student at UNCG and a part time mermaid knows all too well what hidden mysteries lay undiscovered. “There are all kinds of magical creatures that lurk around the … Continue reading Student plays mermaid and fights cancer

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Belly dancing, live music, antiques, public picnics and Tai-Chi were all activities included in downtown Greensboro’s monthly open house. First Friday is a free monthly self-guided walking tour that features Greensboro’s diverse shops, art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art venues. Shops that wish to participate in the event keep their doors open from six … Continue reading First Friday is a hit

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 If anyone cares for a slice of Redneck Romano Cheese, or a bottle of Moonshiner’s Hot Sauce, Farmer Brown’s food truck is conveniently located beside the majestic Minerva each Monday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Not only does Farmer Brown’s provisions offer a plethora of organic vegetables, but … Continue reading Farmer Brown

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.27, 2014 Carla Brugliera “I have only been here for two weeks, and already I understand the true meaning of southern hospitality,” said Carla Brugliera, an international exchange student from Melbourne, Australia. Brugliera is currently an undergraduate student studying Media and Communications, or Professional Communications, as it is referred to in Australia. She has come to UNCG … Continue reading Checking in with the international community

By Emilie McQueen Published in print Aug.20, 2014 A new school year has snuck its way into our lives again, which means a novel time for one to embark on new opportunities and adventures. Whether a freshman or a senior, there is a chance for everyone to do something different this fall. Formal recruitment and Fall Rush Week are just around the corner once classes … Continue reading UNCG’s Greek life’s recruitment week