Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer UNCG’s Student Government Association (SGA) convened on Jan. 23 to discuss the school’s organizations and upcoming events and to vote on two pertinent matters: the appointment of a senator and a bill concerning Spring 2018 elections. Following these issues, officers gave their weekly reports and reminders to the general body. The first topic on the night’s agenda was UNCG’s dining services. … Continue reading SGA Meeting
Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Nov. 30, head over to Ferguson 100 at 7 p.m. for a performance entitled “Red, White and YOU,” created and performed by fellow Spartans. The production is a collaboration by the students of a Communication Studies course, Performing Patriotism, instructed by Dr. Killian E. Manning. “I am so excited for people to see this work,” said Dr. Manning. “The students … Continue reading UNCG Students Perform “Red, White and YOU!” on Nov. 30th
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer This fall, UNCG welcomed its first chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society. ODK is known for being the oldest leadership society, being over 100 years old and with more than 300,000 members since its founding. The society strives to recognize leadership across many divisions: scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social or religious activities and campus government, … Continue reading A New Face on Campus: Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society
Joe Schuler Staff Writer On Oct. 24, the UNCG Student Government Association held their weekly meeting where they tackled a hefty agenda including swearing in new senators, meeting with the head of dining services and spreading the word regarding several clubs and initiatives on campus. Vice President Mikaela Portugal, speaking about Jennifer Simmons, one of the new elected senators said, “She will be a great … Continue reading SGA Meeting
Madison Hoffmann News Editor UNCG’s 2017 Homecoming took place on Oct. 16 through Sunday, becoming the 35th homecoming celebration to be held at UNCG. Thousands of alumni joined current students and faculty to celebrate one of the university’s favorite times of the year. The week-long celebration featured sporting events, food and music. Though this is an opportunity for current UNCG students to enjoy college life, … Continue reading UNCG Homecoming 2017
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Oct. 11, a ceremony was held for an important milestone in UNCG history: the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class of Katharine Smith Reynolds scholars. Founded in 1962, the scholarship was created by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to honor Zachary Smith Reynolds’s late mother, Katharine. She attended the State Normal and Industrial School, which is now UNCG, from … Continue reading Reynolds Scholarship’s 50th Anniversary
Traci Summers Staff Writer The UNCG College Democrats is a politically involved, progressive and engaged group of students that works on campaigning their platform and assisting the Democratic party. The organization was founded in 1955 and has weekly meetings that are open to any UNCG student. The President of the UNCG Democrats, Roger Cooper, has been a member for a year and started his career … Continue reading A look at UNCG College Democrats
Kevin Liu Staff Writer This month, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is hosting the Second Annual Spartans Leading for an Inclusive Campus (LINC) Conference. UNCG’s Offices of Leadership and Service-Learning (OLSL), Intercultural Engagement (OIE), Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) and Keker First Year Common Read Grant are sponsoring this one-day leadership conference that focuses on intersections of identity, inclusion, and diversity. This year’s … Continue reading Second Annual LINC Conference
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer A University of North Carolina at Greensboro professor is running for North Carolina Senate. The candidate, Dr. Jennifer Mangrum, is a clinical Associate Professor in the UNCG’s School of Education. She will be campaigning in Rockingham County as an opponent to the incumbent Phil Berger. “This all started because I feel like I’m an advocate for teachers,” said Mangrum. “There have … Continue reading UNCG Professor Runs for NC Senate
Rachel Funk Staff Writer For many college students, September is a month of stress. The relatively slow-starting first month of the fall semester is over, and the real work is beginning. There’s more homework to do, exams to take and papers to write, all while balancing jobs, studying, socializing and self-care; it’s a lot to handle. College can be mentally overwhelming, and the University of … Continue reading Pinwheels for Prevention
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