By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 What happens when you cross a festival celebrating cultures across the world and in Greensboro with a concert encouraging students and young people to vote? You get a great night in downtown Greensboro. Despite unfriendly weather and a last minute location change, this is exactly the organizations of Church World Service, … Continue reading Mosaic Festival
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 This past Saturday, an explosion of color, music, and camaraderie overtook Tate Street’s typical drone of intercity traffic and New York City Pizza bar dwellers. Tate Street Festival, the oldest festival to occur in Greensboro, took place on an idyllic warm day this weekend that brought out many locals to wander the street and … Continue reading Tate Street festival, a community event
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 What exactly is the “American Dream” that so many wish to obtain? It seems as though there is an illusion of the land of the free that is portrayed to those outside of its’ boundaries. As UNCG is known for being very diverse in its population of not only various races, but also many students … Continue reading Racial Dynamics
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Oct.1, 2014 The Asian Autumn festival was held in the EUC on September 27, showcasing arts, music, food and martial arts from across Eastern and Southeastern Asia. There was the obvious. Taking photos in a kimono, or getting a personalized Chinese calligraphy sample, were seemingly popular, but the festival also featured a more extended look into the … Continue reading The Asian Autumn Festival: A closer look at the rich culture of Asia
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.1, 2014 On September 27, a concert was held for the family of Michael Brown, an unarmed teen who was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO in early August. The concert entitled, Artists 4 Justice took place at Uptown Artworks located on Arnold St. The facility serves as a working artist studio that provides local, … Continue reading Artists hope their work will bring justice
By Spencer Auten, Photographer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 Tom Robbins, the outlaw poet of pop fiction, the psychedelic philosopher of sexual prose, the proverbial Pride And Joy of The High Country’s literary history, made a triumphant return to Appalachia last week. The event, “Another Blowing Rock Attraction: An Evening With Tom Robbins” was hosted by the library advisory board at Appalachian State University in … Continue reading Tibetan Peach Pie
By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 The chatter of people, the smell of food trucks, the barking of dogs, the spinning of records, all this and more was happening in Greensboro’s south end on Thursday night at the GSO City Market. This summer and fall has been the second season of City Market, with more and more citizens of Greensboro attending … Continue reading Exhibiting Greensboro: City Market hosts local vendors and artists
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 UNCG has become well known for its esteemed business program. Helping shape tomorrow’s next great businessmen and women, UNCG has taken an extra step to cater to those seeking to start their own business. The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG is currently sponsoring the Entrepreneurial Journeys Speaker Series, bringing local, national and international entrepreneurs … Continue reading Speakers on success
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24,2014 It’s been noted that ninety-five percent of the ocean is still undiscovered, thus it’s completely legitimate to believe that mermaids do exist. Ariel Caligan, a full time art student at UNCG and a part time mermaid knows all too well what hidden mysteries lay undiscovered. “There are all kinds of magical creatures that lurk around the … Continue reading Student plays mermaid and fights cancer
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 Tim Martin is always a smiling face waiting to see how UNCG students are doing. Martin started working for UNCG in 2006, part time driving in the evening, and then he quickly moved into a full time position. “Students always have funny stories to tell, whether it is about the dating scene, … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Tim Martin
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