A reflection on the shows that were gone too soon and have since become the pinnacles of pop culture and teen-angst. Veronica Glover Staff Writer In the show “Freaks and Geeks,” Lindsay Weir, played by Linda Cardellini, is a high school mathlete who begins to hang out with a group of “burnouts,” or misfits, while her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), struggles to navigate … Continue reading Why Were They Canceled?
Ethan Engellau Sports Editor On May 5, 2006, The Sacramento Kings lost Game Six to the San Antonio Spurs, en route to a 4-2 series loss in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs. This season was the first for Sacramento after five-time All-Star Chris Webber’s departure. The Kings starting lineup was led by Mike Bibby accompanied by Bonzi Wells, Kenny Thomas, Brad Miller … Continue reading LIGHT THE BEAM – The Rise of the Sacramento Kings
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Wellness Wednesday – Finish Strong Hosted by Spartan Well-Being Wednesday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Moran Commons From the Spartan Connect event description: Stop by Moran Commons to learn about ways to avoid burnout for the end of the semester and finish the semester strong! Free Mom Hugs Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Tyler Holden Staff Writer Ben Folds is a name which perhaps would not be the first to come to mind among notable alumni for most at UNC Greensboro today. In fact, many do not know that Ben Folds was once a student at UNCG. Many others do not know who Ben Folds even is. Given that this unsung singer-songwriter is a fellow Spartan who went … Continue reading Ben Folds: You Don’t Know Him At All
CW: suicide and self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in history due to the wide variety of his paintings and the fatal mental health issues he faced throughout his life. I have always admired his work, but I never took the time to truly learn about it. Therefore, during Spring Break, I took a trip … Continue reading Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer In this life, there are some things we simply aren’t ready for. In this case, that thing would be my engagement. Last night I told my girlfriend what was exactly on my heart. I’m not ready to be engaged yet. Not now. She understood, and not an ounce of love has changed. And that was that. We’re still together, still madly … Continue reading What’s in a Ring?
Erin Yandell Staff Writer The next and final addition to this two-part series that spotlights two Spartan Chariot Drivers focuses on Wayne Moser, a long-time employee of UNC Greensboro who has witnessed considerable changes to the university over four decades. As stated in the previous article, during my time at UNC Greensboro, I’ve noticed the university staff and all the hard work they put in … Continue reading Spartan Chariot Spotlight: Wayne Moser
Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Spring Career Fair returned to UNCG after having gone virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the last in-person fair taking place in 2019. The fair was held in the Kaplan Center to an impressive turnout, and offered an equally impressive diversity of opportunities for professional development. Summer internships and both part-time and full-time jobs alike … Continue reading UNC Greensboro 2023 Spring Career Fair Returns to In-Person Format
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer If you asked me to write about my dad nearly a year ago, we would’ve been estranged, and I would’ve said, “maybe later.” It’s a very strange thing, estrangement…eSTRANGEment, maybe it makes sense! I gave up my parents for six months. Six months without guidance, or rather, outside influence. At the time, what I thought I was giving up was just … Continue reading My Dad’s Love: An Article for my Father
Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor This past week the Utah Jazz hosted the 2022-2023 All-Star Game along with an assortment of other mini-games and challenges. Being named an All-Star or a Pro Bowler is an incredible accolade, which shows that the hard work a player has put in is getting the attention it deserves and shines the spotlight on their spectacular season. The problem that the … Continue reading Are All-Star Festivities Doomed to Fail?
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