A tribute to Maya Angelou

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Sept.14, 2013 Maya Angelou spoke on UNCG’s campus about her life as a global renaissance woman, and only eight month later, these would be some of the last words documented before her death on May 8, 2014 at the age of 86. The Neo-Black Society’s organization, Writer’s Ink, put together a tribute for Maya this past … Continue reading A tribute to Maya Angelou

First Friday

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 12, 2014 First Friday in Downtown Greensboro is a well-known attraction that hosts local merchants, antique shops and artists from all around North Carolina to showcase their art and talents between the hours of six to nine of the first Friday of every month. This being the first Friday since the time change, the sky was already dark … Continue reading First Friday

The fall of The Wall: Celebrating 25 years

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Nov.12, 2014 When Vasyl Taras left the Soviet Union to live in Germany, it was as if he his life until then had been a lie. Sturdier metal cars replaced the plastic cars of the Soviet Union. The letter he wrote to his parents in Ukraine became more legible as the roads became smoother. His entire life he … Continue reading The fall of The Wall: Celebrating 25 years

UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Hallow’s eve, College Ave was filled with local families and children from the Greensboro community. Campus Activities and Programs sponsored its annual Greeks and Treats, providing the community with a safe alternative for trick-or-treating. Traditionally an event showcasing the Greek organizations of UNCG, this year’s Greeks and Treats welcomed non-Greek student organizations to take … Continue reading UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

UNCG students fall under hypnosis

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 This past Tuesday, Oct.28, UNCG and the Campus Activities Board hosted hypnotist Paul Ramsay as one of the main Homecoming events. The EUC Auditorium was packed and there were even students standing by the sides of the room so they could watch Ramsay’s show. Paul Ramsay has visited UNCG for the past three consecutive years, … Continue reading UNCG students fall under hypnosis

The waitresses of East Coast Wings

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 You’ve seen them. They seem mild mannered, walking around campus and going to class like any other student. Until, that is, they change into their red t-shirts, lace up their sensible shoes, and put on their perkiest smiles. UNCG’s own personal brand of superhero: the East Coast Wings waitress. Waitresses across the nation have notoriously … Continue reading The waitresses of East Coast Wings

Slice of Life: The Electric Heart

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Nov.5, 2014 As I was making dinner last week I thought “there is no way a band like The Beatles could exist today.” Then I followed that train of thought to the conclusion that bands like today could not exist in the 60’s. It’s not that the inspiration or power of music is lost that’s always there, … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Electric Heart

A night with Sir Paul McCartney

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On the night before Halloween, while most people were making last minute runs to the costume store and picking up bags of candy, Sir Paul McCartney’s Out There tour brought three generations of people to the Greensboro Coliseum. It was the highest grossing one-day show in the history of the Coliseum. At the age of … Continue reading A night with Sir Paul McCartney

Four UNCG-Relevant Halloween Costumes

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.29, 2014 As you probably know, Halloween is this Friday, and across campus people are dusting off their best masks, wings, and hats to display them at this year’s events. Costume planning can be tough though, and it sometimes it is hard to stand out from a crowd of sexy furry animals and elaborate group costumes. That’s … Continue reading Four UNCG-Relevant Halloween Costumes