Lauren Summers Features Editor On Aug. 16, 2018, Aretha Franklin, also known as The Queen of Soul, passed away in her home in Detroit, Michigan. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Franklin was destined to lead crowds. Her father was a Baptist preacher well known for his sermons, and her mother was a pianist and vocalist. Franklin first started belting out tunes when she was around 10 … Continue reading HERstory: The Queen of Soul
Quashon Avent Staff Writer The reaction to missing and murdered native women can really be explained in one word: apathy. The Canadian and American governments do not seem to be concerned with the well-being of these women, which is why they continue to disappear. Canada created a $54 million inquiry commission into missing and murdered native women, yet they still don’t have an active database. … Continue reading The Epidemic of Missing Native Women
Lauren Summers Features Editor As the school year begins, many students who arrive back on UNCG’s campus rely heavily on campus transportation to get around. This year, Ride Systems is working with UNCG’s campus shuttle operation to “provide real-time GPS tracking with a mobile app that students use to conveniently ride the bus.” Ride Systems is a developer that provides features that make riding … Continue reading Ride Systems Presents: Spartan Chariot
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer On Friday, Aug. 18 in the Cone Ballroom, WUAG-A-PALOOZA made its first entrance into the UNCG scene with a bang. With performances from six Greensboro local bands including The Quarter Roys and Black Haüs, it was an event to make history here at UNCG. WUAG-A-PALOOZA was a mini music festival organized by the University’s very own radio station, WUAG 103.1 FM. … Continue reading WUAG-A-PALOOZA
Justin Foxx Staff Writer To say that Greensboro’s LeBauer Park lawn was packed for the showing of “‘Black Panther’” on Friday, Aug. 17 would be a severe understatement. The stretch of lawn facing the projector area was jam-packed with adults and children alike for the UNCG Spartan Cinema event. Movie goers spilled out onto the sidewalk, all hoping to still get a decent view as … Continue reading Spartan Cinema: Black Panther
Justin Foxx Staff Writer Over the past 70 years, the Weatherspoon Art Museum has accrued one the largest collections of American art in the southeastern US. With such an illustrious reputation, it’s no surprise that the recent ‘Tours & Treats’ installation is yet another exciting piece of Weatherspoon history. The installation is presented three separate times with the first presented on June 14, another on … Continue reading Tours & Treats: Extreme Measures at Weatherspoon
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer If there is one thing Greensboro has, it is an abundance of talented local artists. One of the hottest spots in town to catch a local act is The Artist Bloc, located on West Gate City Boulevard. The Artist Bloc, or TAB for short, is a visual and performing arts coffee house and bar. Hosting a wide array of weekly events … Continue reading Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza
Lauren Summers Features Editor “Whenever you’re feeling lonely or sad, try going to the loft on a beautiful day and looking outside… As long as you can look fearlessly at the sky, you’ll know that you’re pure within and will find happiness once more.” This quote, amongst many others, identify a struggle with the daunting quest to find happiness in life. These words were written … Continue reading HERstory: Anne Frank
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer This summer, the cinephiles of Greensboro may find film heaven in an unlikely place- the downtown Greensboro Public Library. On Friday, June 29, the Greensboro Public Library held a free screening of the documentary film “Mad Tiger”. The film was a part of the Meet, Mix and Mingle summer film series, and follows the Japanese punk band Peelander-Z as they deal … Continue reading Mad Tiger: The Saga of Peelander-Z
Justin Foxx Staff Writer By now the controllers are wrapped up, and the various retro and modern game consoles have been powered down. Games Done Quick was successful in their mission to bring competitive digital fun to gamers of all creeds, rather than just the Assassins. The bi-annual charity marathon gained its moniker straight from the community that spawned it; the expansive community of … Continue reading 2018 Games Done Quick ‘Speedruns’ for Charity
