How the Grinch Stole the Show

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday Jan. 25, the Elliot University Center (EUC) hosted a screening of 2018’s “The Grinch,” starring English actor Benedict Cumberbatch who provides the voice of Dr. Seuss’s infamous green character, himself. Almost everyone knows of the green Who that despises Christmas and plots to steal Christmas from the Who’s as well as destroy their holiday cheer for good. To say that … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole the Show

Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service

Meagan BessStaff Writer It was only the first week back, and Spartans came out early on a cool Saturday morning on Jan. 19th. The 15 different service projects lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some past and current community partners for this extraordinary day included Spartan Open Pantry, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Hannah’s Bridge. After students checked in at tables in the Elliott University … Continue reading Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service

How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget

Rachel Spinella Features Editor With the holidays having recently passed, students are returning to school for the spring semester, leaving behind not just their families but their healthy, homemade food as well. For college students having moved away from home and living on their own as they go to classes, one of the biggest challenges is buying healthy food on a tight budget. One of … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget

Should Pets be Allowed in Dorms or in Campus Apartments?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to college, the biggest life changing experience can be moving away from home. Leaving the one home that you have known almost your entire life and moving into a dorm or an apartment for the first time can be both stressful and scary all at once. For almost any young adult just starting college, moving away from home seems … Continue reading Should Pets be Allowed in Dorms or in Campus Apartments?

Express Yourself Through the Arts: Polar Mics Open Mics & Slam Party

Meagan BessStaff Writer The Elliott University Center held a lively audience on January 18 from 7 PM to 9 PM. UNCG’s open mic and slam poetry event began with a check-in for UNCG students, grabbing a raffle ticket for prizes during the show, and a free and warm winter hat from the Activities and Campus Events student committee. DJ Roxci played a variety of songs … Continue reading Express Yourself Through the Arts: Polar Mics Open Mics & Slam Party

Researchers Approve New Flu Drug

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor         Over the course of 2017-2018, the flu season in the United States had one of the highest total death rates since 2009, with a recorded total of 391 deaths. The Flu season usually goes from October through May, but can also be active during colder months too.         According to the Charlotte Observer, the flu season presently as of 2019 is … Continue reading Researchers Approve New Flu Drug

A Late Historical Christmas Tour in Auburn, New York

Rachel Spinella Features Editor On December 21 of 2018, an event took place at the William Seward House in Auburn, New York. Seward has been known throughout history for being President Abraham Lincoln’s right hand man, abolitionist, supporter of women’s rights and friend of Harriet Tubman. He resided at the Seward House in Auburn with his family. Usually the Seward House is reserved for more … Continue reading A Late Historical Christmas Tour in Auburn, New York

Meet Nyle DiMarco: A Deaf Man Defying Societal Stereotypes

Rachel Spinella Features Editor When one thinks of Sign Language, you may think of it as the language for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, not Hearing Impaired like many people still assume today. Some people believe that Sign Language is a universal language, and this is false. There are many specific kinds of Sign Language in different countries. For example, in the U.S, people … Continue reading Meet Nyle DiMarco: A Deaf Man Defying Societal Stereotypes

Immigration, Refugees and Migration

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer  The room settled as the panelists shuffled in their seats before their presentation on immigration, migration and refugee status in the United States began. The panel and event titled Race and the University: Immigration Now was organized by the Women and Gender Studies department in Kirkland, EUC from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. The entirety of the event was driven … Continue reading Immigration, Refugees and Migration

Thriving through Transitions: Disability Justice

Rachel SpinellaStaff Writer  On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the EUC held an event by Lydia X. Z. Brown; an Asian American autistic disability rights activist, writer and public speaker who was honored by the White House in 2013 and is currently the chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. The event opened with Brown inquiring whether or not the audience was familiar with the term ‘disability … Continue reading Thriving through Transitions: Disability Justice