By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 Larry Lavender is the sort of person who walks to the beat of his own drum. Even if you’ve never taken a class with the lanky, silver haired professor, you’ve probably heard your friends talking about his open-ended, mind-bending assignments, or maybe even seen him performing a piece around campus. He teaches within the dance … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Larry Lavender
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 The Greensboro Mural Project is an arts organization that engages the people of Greensboro in the process of creating murals through dialogue across the community. The Greensboro Mural Project uses public art as a tool to communicate, record history and make Greensboro more beautiful. The Greensboro Mural Project has proposed to create a transportation themed … Continue reading Greensboro mural in the works
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Belly dancing, live music, antiques, public picnics and Tai-Chi were all activities included in downtown Greensboro’s monthly open house. First Friday is a free monthly self-guided walking tour that features Greensboro’s diverse shops, art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art venues. Shops that wish to participate in the event keep their doors open from six … Continue reading First Friday is a hit
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Sept.10, 2014 I arrived in Tel-Aviv from Jerusalem in the company of my friend Ameer, an Israeli citizen I had met on my backpacking tour. There’s only one port of entry into the city by bus and that is the Central Tel-Aviv Station. Before entering the station, a guard checked our bags with … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Central Tel-Aviv Station
Andrew Byrum rode his bike through 13 different states (above). By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Bike & Build, a non-profit organization whose focus is to raise money and awareness for affordable housing, took students on an unbelievable journey this past summer. Students from around America teamed up with Bike & Build and made a difference in the lives of others by … Continue reading UNCG student bikes across America
Eric Ginsburg awarded a bottle of whiskey to a raffle winner (above). By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.3, 2014 On Wednesday night, Scuppernong Bookstore was transformed into the bustling hub of Greensboro’s journalistic, artistic and alternative community. People of all ages, shapes and sizes milled through the independent bookstore, drinking wine and craft beer, leafing through books and discussing the six-month old … Continue reading Triad-City-Beat celebrates six-month anniversary
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published Sept.3, 2014 Every time I hear the train whistle I think of them. Sitting in their chairs, laughing about wives and the economy. Then the few moments of excitement when a train comes rattling by in a cloud of exhaust. When Greensboro had a booming textile industry, little transportation hubs like the Greensboro Railway Depot … Continue reading Slice of life: The train nuts of Norfolk Southern station
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 If anyone cares for a slice of Redneck Romano Cheese, or a bottle of Moonshiner’s Hot Sauce, Farmer Brown’s food truck is conveniently located beside the majestic Minerva each Monday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Not only does Farmer Brown’s provisions offer a plethora of organic vegetables, but … Continue reading Farmer Brown
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.3, 2014 The Wellness Center in partnership with Alpha Chi Omega presented “The Clothesline Project” this past week. It’s a week to shed light to those who have been affected in any way by sexual and domestic violence. It has been occurring at UNCG for over three decades now and many universities around the nation participate in … Continue reading ‘Take Back the Night’ highlights sexual assault
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.27, 2014 Carla Brugliera “I have only been here for two weeks, and already I understand the true meaning of southern hospitality,” said Carla Brugliera, an international exchange student from Melbourne, Australia. Brugliera is currently an undergraduate student studying Media and Communications, or Professional Communications, as it is referred to in Australia. She has come to UNCG … Continue reading Checking in with the international community
