Queer Crossroads

Catie Byrne   Staff Writer On Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., the School of Education Building room 120, held the event “Queer Crossroads,” to discuss the intersections and divisions between queer activism and queer theory. Sponsored by UNCG’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program and UNCG’s Queer Student Union, a crowd of about 30 people filled the auditorium, as panelists Zac Johnson, Morgan Carter, Carly … Continue reading Queer Crossroads

Black Lives Matter: the effects on UNCG

Emily Moser   Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 3, the Women’s and Gender Studies and African American and African Diaspora Studies departments sponsored a forum to discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement affects the UNCG community; both academically and culturally. The panel of four representative women were asked questions such as: “How does the movement suggest changes to how and why we teach,” “what … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: the effects on UNCG

A lesson in LGBTQ+ history

Catie Byrne  Features Editor From 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 26, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s Queer Student Union hosted Dr. Jim Carmichael, for “A Lesson in LGBTQ+ History.” Clad in a tweed suit jacket, a brown corduroy vest and a blue ascot, “A Lesson in LGBTQ+ History” speaker, Dr. Jim Carmichael, looked the academic that he is, and began his talk with a … Continue reading A lesson in LGBTQ+ history

Ghost Hunter drops secrets of the paranormal

Nikki Yopp   Staff Writer “Do you believe in ghosts?” That was the first question that ghost hunter, Chris Fleming, had for his UNCG audience on Saturday, Oct. 29. The EUC Auditorium was filled to the brim at 8 p.m., the energy in the room teeming with anticipation for the haunting halloweekend experience. While the first portion of the Fleming’s’ show was educational, the spooky … Continue reading Ghost Hunter drops secrets of the paranormal

ACE’s Halloween celebration

 Jamie Biggs   Staff Writer       The week before Halloween isn’t normally met with seventy degree temperatures and the daily struggle of deciding whether boots or flip-flops are more appropriate for the day’s weather. Halloween falls during one of the busiest times of the semester for college students, with just one month left until studying and exams occupy all of our time. This year, the holiday … Continue reading ACE’s Halloween celebration

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Emily Moser   Staff Writer My first jarring encounter on Wed. night, Oct. 29 at the Girls Reaching Out: “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” function; was being asked: “How many of you have been, or know someone, who has been affected by domestic violence?” And, unfortunately, this question was met with an overwhelming majority of hands raised in the crowd. This event and question … Continue reading Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Spartan Village Fright Night

Jayda Brunson   Staff Writer Halloween is my favorite holiday, and it was nice to know about all the festivities happening on campus this past weekend. Of these events, I went to “Fright Night,” which was hosted by the Spartan Village hall council at the Haywood Clubhouse. I was hesitant initially, to attend, until I read the flyer again, and noticed that there would be … Continue reading Spartan Village Fright Night