By Jackson Cooper The third floor of the Brown Building seems to foster more talent, personality and innovation than any of the past seasons of American Idol and The Voice combined. Its hip staff and DJs walk the hallway like they are working at the best place in the world–to many, it’s just that. Recently, WUAG has been experiencing a series of changes that have … Continue reading Slow Burn: The Discreet Changes at WUAG
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print on Feb.11, 2015 I’ve told many stories in my writing and in person about my trips to New York, something I do bi-monthly. I think of it as a spiritual and emotional cleanse, something to rejuvenate my spirit and clear my mind. My friends and family always want to know, why do I keep going … Continue reading Slice of Life: Love on the rocks
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
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
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. This series, “From the Stacks” will be an ongoing series highlighting UNCG’s University Archives, one of the university’s many resources for research and preservation. This week, I ascended the single staircase that lay past the Reading Room on the second floor of Jackson Library to profile the extensive Cello Music Collection UNCG has to offer scholars … Continue reading From the Stacks: Cello Suite, Op. 1
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. First off, welcome back to school. While you may have slept through winter break (it’s okay, the Macy’s Parade was not that great this year) or binge watched “Gilmore Girls” every day of December, it’s now the dreaded back-to-school time. To aid this pain, The Carolinian has a list of things you should’ve done over break … Continue reading The Carolinian’s list of ‘Things to Do’
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