Students had five minutes to create their films. By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Generally, someone trying to give free electronics to college students shouldn’t be trusted, as they are either crazy or running a scam of some kind (trunk perfume anyone?) But the yearly exception to that rule rolled around once again last week; the Campus MovieFest. If you’ve seen people … Continue reading The Campus MovieFest comes to UNCG

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 College voters, like the student population of UNCG, are a key demographic in North Carolina. In a state that is going through revolutionary changes and upheaval in it’s political landscape, the choices of young, even first-time, voters matter more and more. The evidence of this was hard to miss in the months leading up to Election Day. … Continue reading An intrepid journey to the polls

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

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

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.22, 2014 A year ago today, much of the campus was in uproar. Budget cuts, layoffs and a new recreation center were at the forefront of the minds of students, faculty, and staff. There were debates and arguments and press releases and countless emails from both the administration and oppositional groups. But ultimately, what came out of … Continue reading Glenwood’s one man protest

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.8, 2014 October is finally here, and with it comes the pleasant lack of humidity, the comfort of a cozy sweater, and the knowledge that at least one person within 20 feet of you is drinking a pumpkin spice latte. Get a jump-start on enjoying the turning leaves and cool breezes with Greensboro’s plethora of free parks, … Continue reading Autumn in Greensboro

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 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 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