Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Friday was the last Friday the 13th of the year. Which is why I went out of my way to bring bad luck to my already devil-ridden life. Before I set out on my quest, I wanted to learn about what exactly I was getting into. The origins of this culturally held belief is hard to pinpoint. The most accepted theory … Continue reading Stevie Wonder, Ladders and My New Nike Shoes
Olivia Tarpley Staff Writer This past Friday, the Campus Activities and Programs Office hosted Drag Bingo featuring Miss Kitty Litter as emcee and with guests Giselle Cassidy Carter and Shelita Bonet Hoyle. The event was held in the Cone Ballroom in the Elliott University Center and was free to students. The night began at 7 and ran until 9:30 p.m. Miss Kitty Litter opened the … Continue reading Drag Bingo takes over the EUC
Rachel Funk Staff Writer For many college students, September is a month of stress. The relatively slow-starting first month of the fall semester is over, and the real work is beginning. There’s more homework to do, exams to take and papers to write, all while balancing jobs, studying, socializing and self-care; it’s a lot to handle. College can be mentally overwhelming, and the University of … Continue reading Pinwheels for Prevention
Rachel Funk Staff Writer At the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, diversity is our middle name. Along with the ethnic diversity of a 40 percent non-white student-body, UNCG is also home to a variety of undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff members with different gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions. The LGBTQ+, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and plus community encompasses people from … Continue reading Q+ Dialogue ‘n’ Chill
Jeannie Ake Staff Writer Every first Tuesday and third Friday of the month through November, the Office of Intercultural Engagement will be hosting their CommUNITY Dialogue Series. The program will have an assigned focus for each session, providing a space for any and all UNCG students to have honest discussions about matters affecting the Spartan community. On Sept. 5th, the focus was “50 Shades of … Continue reading 50 Shades of Colorism
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For many Americans who have continued to deny or ignore the existence of racism in America, the Charlottesville protests were an eye-opener. Two weeks ago, on Aug. 15, UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Affairs scheduled a CommUNITY Dialogue to discuss the events at Charlottesville, however, the dialogue was dismissed at the last minute to hold a vigil for those who lost their … Continue reading Challenging White Supremacy: A Discussion
Jeannie Ake Staff Writer I’ve always considered international travel as something that was enticing but financially out of reach. But unexpectedly, at the start of the summer, heading overseas suddenly became a reality within reach. My journey began when a family friend purchased plane tickets to Thailand to be with their daughter and had a change of plans. Not wanting her to travel alone, they … Continue reading A Spartan in Thailand
Rachel Summers Guest Writer Finding a job can be difficult at the best of times. So, you’ve put in all the hard work over the last few years, you’ve done your time and achieved the best grades you possibly can. Now is the time to find that ideal job that made you want to take up the course in the first place. But how do … Continue reading List of Tips for Job Seeking Students
Cason Ragland Staff Writer In the cybersphere of romance, there is nothing more important than what you choose to write about yourself. This is where anyone can shine, as long as you know what you’re doing. Approaching the task of creating a profile shouldn’t be done without really thinking about it for a long time. This is what will represent you for hundreds if not … Continue reading The Optimum Online Dating Profile
Cason Ragland Staff Writer When you choose a major you really wanna make sure it sounds good when you say it out loud. You can pretty much rule out any field that has more than one word. People will probably just think you’re trying to show off. The modest yet success driven pupil will choose English as their study, there’s no doubt in my mind. … Continue reading Advantages of Studying English Lit
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