Category: Features

daniel wirtheim, Features

The story of the ‘Women’s College Three’

“The ‘WC3’ were recognized by their WC-UNC class Jackets.” By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Black Stocking Girls In 1960, when UNCG was an all-women’s college (WC-UNC), the Black Stocking Girls were at the peak of avant-garde. They were disciples of the beat poets and were known for their progressive beliefs on social and sexual affairs. Their long black stockings had … Continue reading The story of the ‘Women’s College Three’

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Features, madison wyker

Khazan looks back on Greensboro Sit-Ins

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 In an hour-long interview with Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), one of the two surviving of the first four Woolworth sit-in protesters, I discovered more to the eccentric 73-year-old than anything Wikipedia or history books could describe. One of the last words he said to me as we parted was that he was … Continue reading Khazan looks back on Greensboro Sit-Ins

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Features, Jackson Cooper

The Greensboro Fringe Festival

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 There I was, dehydrated, covered in glitter, and sitting in a folding chair—not the way I intended to die. I felt like the end was near. It was day four of the New York Fringe Festival. Two years ago I made the trip, upon recommendation from a friend, to see something different. “You’ll love it,” they … Continue reading The Greensboro Fringe Festival

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Weatherspoon hosted its monthly film in the Sustainability Film and Discussion Series. Each installment combines an environmental documentary with a conversation between audience members and a local expert. In recent years, climate science has been studied through skeptical lenses. The film “Thin Ice” disproves the accusations of naysayers by exposing the … Continue reading The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

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Features, Jackson Cooper

Goodbye to Blackboard

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Two years ago, IPS surveyed the UNCG faculty for feedback regarding it’s current Learning Management System (LMS) Blackboard and its impact on their classes and communication with their students. The consensus was clear: the faculty wasn’t satisfied, and neither were the students. Planned downtime, a crowded display, various tabs you click to get to your assignment–all … Continue reading Goodbye to Blackboard

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Catie Byrne, Features

Frats fight homelessness

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rho Beta chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity organized their annual 24-hour camp-out event on the EUC lawn to raise awareness for homelessness in Greensboro. According to Cameron Smith, Rho Beta chapter president, the event has annually gathered participants and donations for the past seven years. In association with Greensboro Urban … Continue reading Frats fight homelessness

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Features, Mary Windsor

The Piedmont Print Co-Op

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On the fourth floor of the Cultural Center in downtown Greensboro, The Piedmont Print Co-op resides, a place where emerging and established printmakers can meet to create work in a shared environment. It was designed and developed by the Center for Visual Artists (CVA) and is used as a way for printmakers to display their work … Continue reading The Piedmont Print Co-Op

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Catie Byrne, Features

Activists come together with one message

Sijal Nasralla, center, was a panel speaker about activism in relation to the blacklivesmatter movement.  By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. On Thursday, Jan. 15, the American Friends Service Committee hosted an evening to discuss police brutality, community organizations and personal concerns in regards to the Black Lives Matter movement in the Curry building.     The first activity of the night … Continue reading Activists come together with one message

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daniel wirtheim, Features, Slice of Life

Slice of Life: Life in the bike lane

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Jan 21, 2015. My car broke down the same day I was fired from the worst job I ever had. This happened more than a year ago, but I remember the feeling well. I towed my car and went to the coffee shop where I had the best cup of coffee I’d ever had. I suppose I had wanted … Continue reading Slice of Life: Life in the bike lane

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