Unity 5k Run

Curtis Hoffman Staff Writer UNCG hosted the beginning of the Unity 5k run Saturday on College Ave. The 5k was designed to raise money for the Islamic Center of the Triad Refugees Committee and ICT Homeless Shelter Project. The mission statement of the ICT “is to learn, practice and teach Islam, while contributing to the betterment of the City of Greensboro and the American society … Continue reading Unity 5k Run

People of the Game: Jewish Heritage and Gaming

Rachel Funk Staff Writer On Oct. 23, the Department of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies Program and the College of Arts and Sciences at UNCG, hosted an event in the Alexander Room in the EUC, called, “People of the Game: Jewish Heritage, Learning and Cultures of Play.” The event featured ordained Rabbi, Owen Gottlieb, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Professor of Interactive Games and Media at … Continue reading People of the Game: Jewish Heritage and Gaming

Division within the Youth: Free Speech

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Building glass was shattered, fires were started. This was the scene at UC Berkley earlier in the year when the university had scheduled a four-day “Free Speech Week,” in which a plethora of right-wing speakers would appear and have lectures and discussions. Following the cancellation of the events, there was a heated debate across the nation about free speech on college … Continue reading Division within the Youth: Free Speech

Nightmare on College Ave

Olivia Tarpley Staff Writer Friday saw the Campus Activities and Programs Office hosted “Nightmare on College Ave.” The event was free and open to all UNCG students. Beginning at 7 p.m., students had the opportunity to experience a variety of Halloween-themed activities. Lauren Szalay, a sophomore Deaf Education major, attended Nightmare on College Ave with her suitemates. “This is the first Halloween event I’ve been … Continue reading Nightmare on College Ave

Run 4 The Greenway

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer The race was on, as Greensboro held its eighth annual Run 4 The Greenway Event on Saturday. On this fall afternoon, everyone from serious runners to casual strollers filled the starting line for the 1.25 and four mile races, beginning at 4:30 and 5 p.m. respectively, and many did it in costume. Adults and children alike could be seen sporting ensembles … Continue reading Run 4 The Greenway

Sara Ahmed: The Politics of Complaint

Catie Byrne Features Editor On Wednesday, UNCG’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program presented, “Institutional as usual: Sexism, Racism and the Politics of Complaint,” a talk by feminist scholar, Dr. Sara Ahmed, about the ways in which complaining can work to subvert institutionally sanctioned racism, sexism and sexual harassment in university settings. In introducing Ahmed, Dr. Mark Rifkin, the Department Head of Women’s and Gender Studies … Continue reading Sara Ahmed: The Politics of Complaint

Halloween: The Fight Against Age

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Halloween: the word brings to mind pumpkin carving, costume parties and bags filled with bite size candies. This holiday has existed for years, but what does it mean to people? What does it mean to college students, specifically? Is it about facing one’s fears, celebrating the dead, eating so much candy that your stomach feels as though it is going to … Continue reading Halloween: The Fight Against Age

Chinese Film Festival

Olivia Tarpley Staff Writer This Thursday the Chinese Program at UNCG hosted a Chinese film night in the Bryan Building. The film, “American Dreams in China,” was about three young friends and their journey through adolescence into adulthood.  The historical context of the film is amidst a changing China and waves of immigration to the United States from China. The three main characters, Wang, Cheng … Continue reading Chinese Film Festival

Pumpkin Pancake and Celebration Day

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer On Saturday, Greensboro residents gathered at the Farmers Curb Market from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and enjoyed pumpkin pancakes and live music, among the usual goods sold at the Market. With temperatures holding around a steady 60 degrees, attendees welcomed the hot pancakes and fresh coffee to begin their mornings. Chef Alex Amoroso, from Greensboro’s Cheesecakes by Alex, was cooking up … Continue reading Pumpkin Pancake and Celebration Day