Jamie Howell Staff Writer The documentary series “AfroPoP: the ultimate cultural exchange” began its eighth season this past Monday, Jan. 18 with an episode on immigration called “Days of Hope.” According to the PBS website, AfroPoP looks into the “life, art, and culture from the contemporary African Diaspora.” “The African Diaspora includes Africa, the Caribbean, Canada, South America, Europe, the U.S. and … Continue reading AfroPoP
Maggie Young News Editor With an exponential increase in the popularity of social media in the past decade, the public has seen the Internet expand as a medium for a miscellany of purposes. No longer just for connecting families across the globe, social media has proven to be a significant tool for anything from kick-starting new businesses to providing a place to … Continue reading Arthur Chu tackles cyberbullying in inaugural lecture
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer As the new semester begins, many students’ attention turn to jobs and internships. This can be a difficult prospect, but there is a place on campus to help: the Career Services Center. Located on the bottom floor of the Elliott University Center (EUC), Career Services offers assistance on a wide range of subjects from resume and … Continue reading Find your next internship through the Career Services Center
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Director of the National Humanities Center Robert Newman made an impassioned defense of college and university humanities programs at the “Humanities Moments & The Heroic” event held at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro Thursday night. “Technology cannot assess the multiple masks of evil. Only in the humanities do we have that conversation,” Newman said during his remarks, emphasizing the humanities’ ability … Continue reading Robert Newman defends humanities programs
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer Last Tuesday Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam welcomed returning study abroad students along with the arrival of the new international students in the Elliot University Center. “I’m really pleased that so many of you have come from all around the globe to be with us here in Greensboro,” Gilliam said. “This program is a testament to our commitment … Continue reading Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Hello, fellow students; allow me to welcome you back to the university. Despite the fact that winter break is a time period for resting, relaxing, and taking a break from the stress of college life, the brain never rests. As I spent the breaking reading and watching different sports stories, games, and analysts, I came up with five observations … Continue reading What I Learned in December
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Oct. 21, 2015, Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law the Connect NC Bond act, which will be voted on by the people of North Carolina in the 2016 primary ballot. If passed, according to governor.nc.gov, the Bond Act would allocate $2 billion for higher education, the National Guard, parks, infrastructure and agricultural research. “We fought hard for this … Continue reading Bond Act promises progress at UNCG
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer The year of 2015 marked the halfway point of the biennium budget period. The budget, which ends in 2017, covers vast sections of the state’s funds and their destinations. A biennium budget is one outlined and issued as a two-year plan, although many emerge as two one-year plans, as seen in the state North Carolina budget. The ultimate … Continue reading Biennium shows increase in enrollment, but a stand-still for faculty
Tarlon Khoubyari Staff Writer 2015 marked an incredible year for technology. Tech made its appearance in fashion, cars and homes. It has provided images of Mars, it has cure diseases, and it has connected populations in times of tragedy. 2016 is a new year for technology to continue its quest to innovate, inspire and make life easier. For any tech-junkie, the … Continue reading Tech Trends of 2016
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Like Vincent Vega said in “Pulp Fiction,” it’s the “little differences” that people notice when they travel from one country to another. “Hey, it’s two liters of Mountain Dew for only a dollar,” Antonio Scaccia, an international exchange student from the United Kingdom, said as he spotted a display of the bottles in the Wal-Mart on Cone Boulevard. Back home, … Continue reading International exchange students navigate the “little differences”
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