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
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer The city of Greensboro has been making a tremendous effort to improve the overall development of downtown Greensboro and its surrounding historical areas. One area that holds great significance within Greensboro’s history is the College Hill neighborhood, which is located between UNCG’s campus and downtown Greensboro. Aug. 1 was the launch date for a new project, called, College Hill For Everyone, … Continue reading College Hill For Everyone
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
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer North Carolinian residents know that the state has a genuinely unique landscape that can be divided into three main regions: The Mountains, The Piedmont and The Coast. All of these regions have their own attractions, lifestyles and position in the states geological elevation that attract people from all over. If you’ve ever wanted to go to the mountains, but don’t want … Continue reading Pilot Mountain Hiking
Catie Byrne Features Editor Have you ever worried you were going to die of cancer? I have, but not because it’s an entirely normal human anxiety. It all started on social media; I was scrolling through my feed on the social media website, Tumblr.com, and came across an inexplicably humorous sponsored advertisement, entitled: “Prostate cancer treatments.” Of course, I am a woman and am not … Continue reading Absurd Ad Targeting
Cason Ragland Staff Writer Bars and clubs are meant for a fun time. That’s why you get drunk and dance to very loud music at bars and clubs. You really wanna make sure no one can hear a word you’re saying to them, that way the connections you make will last forever. First, however, you’ll need to know the kinds of people who show up … Continue reading People You Might Find at a Bar
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer Downtown Greensboro is full of great things to do — there’s a slew of museums, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and tattoo parlors that allow for a very fun-filled weekend. But one central part of downtown that holds a close spot to my childhood is the Greensboro Cultural Center. Just a block away from the newly constructed LeBauer Park, the Greensboro … Continue reading Richard Fennell Exhibit
Catie Byrne Features Editor When most people think of the science, technology, engineering and math fields known as STEM, they think of science labs, math equations and nerds in thick-rimmed glasses. What may not necessarily come to mind, is the field of robotics. An interdisciplinary field, robotics combines skills from science, math, engineering and technology to build machines that can be used for fun purposes … Continue reading E3 Robotics
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer Expanding the boundaries of preservation and advancing visual and performing arts, the Appalachian Summer Festival began in 1984 at Appalachian State University as a showcase for chamber music. Now in its 33rd year, the Appalachian Summer Festival has become one of the biggest festivals in the Southeast United States. The festival has been featured in the New York Times’ “Summer Stages” … Continue reading Appalachian Summer Festival
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer If you’re nearing your graduation and have no clue where you are heading in the future – you are not alone. When Hannah Davis founded BANGS Shoes, it wasn’t exactly what she envisioned herself doing at 22. In fact, she never planned on being an entrepreneur or owner of a start up, no less releasing a National Nomad, High-Top sneaker. “I … Continue reading BANGS Shoes
