Sarah Swindell Opinions Editor Everything in college seems to go by in the blink of an eye. I try my best to not just stare at my feet as I move through the weeks, but still the final year of my college experience is over. I actually spent a lot of time trying to memorize the constellations in the sky, looking for Orion, … Continue reading Adventures Between Star-Hunting: How My Plans Were Forgotten
Tarlon Khoubyari Staff Writer Every year from April 18 to April 19 in San Jose, California, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, holds the technology conference, F8. The official landing page for the event describes F8 as the place, “Where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology.” F8 attracts millions of developers, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts, who are eager to see the … Continue reading F8 Overview
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer The Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College, located in Winston Salem, has held its place on on campus since 1964 and has grown as a gallery and cultural center over the years. The Elberson Fine Arts Center features work from both prominent and local artists at any given time, and always aims to not only enrich the student’s understanding … Continue reading Jupiter Optimus Maximus Exhibit
Catie Byrne Features Editor As a part of UNCG’s Pride Month, on April 13 from 4-5 p.m., the Office of Intercultural Engagement hosted UNCG librarian Dr. Jim Carmichael and UNCG archivist Stacey Krim, for “How to Access Hidden Histories.” Though its CAP statement described the event as focusing, “on how we explore hidden LGBTQ+ narratives and histories that often occurred under a shroud of … Continue reading UNCG’s LGBT History
Emily Moser Staff Writer Located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, the historic Blandwood Mansion tells stories about life from the time of its construction in 1795, to today. Charles Bland built the two story farmhouse in the rural woods, and soon, the home was nicknamed ‘Blandwood.’ Built in 1795, the home predates the founding of the city of Greensboro. After Bland, the home … Continue reading Excavating Blandwood
Ian Hammock Staff Writer The beige-colored main room of UNCG’s faculty building was buzzing with anticipation last Thursday as those in the room – a collection of professors, graduate students and undergrads all awaited the beginning of the night’s scheduled poetry reading. The poet who was reading that night was Heather Hartley, an internationally renowned poet and professor. The event, hosted by UNCG’s … Continue reading Heather Hartley Poetry Reading
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Recently, the government auctioned off wireless airwave data to T-Mobile, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T for nearly $90 billion. According to Washington Post journalist, Brian Fung, “The auction will transfer a significant amount of spectrum — the invisible radio waves that carry voice, video and data — from TV stations to companies in other industries eager to build out … Continue reading The Future of the Internet
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer As a part of UNCG’s pride month, the university’s Office of Intercultural Engagement has been hosting a variety of events in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of April. On Wednesday, April 12, The Office of Intercultural Engagement partnered with the Women’s and Gender Studies department as well as the African American and African Diaspora Studies … Continue reading A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement
Ian Hammock Staff Writer The early April sun shone down warmly on Saturday, April 8, which saw the 35th Annual International Festival. Wandering around the festival – located on College Ave in the stretch of road between the Jackson Library and the Stone building – I saw dozens of booths each offering information on the country that they represented. There were over 50 countries … Continue reading International Festival
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer Oftentimes students find themselves wanting to give back—to devote their time to something charitable as opposed to the daily lull of self-involved classes and work. It can be especially difficult to find opportunity to do so with the busy schedule that accompanies the title of “college student.” There is not an abundance of time to search out organizations … Continue reading Boxes of Love
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