Welcoming the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer On August 1, the Campus Staff at UNCG Weekly announced the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness’ official public opening. Located next to UNCG’s Spartan Village on W. Gate City Boulevard, the Kaplan Center acts as a replacement for the old Rec Center, with old features carrying over and new additions. 20,000 square feet of weight and fitness space, … Continue reading Welcoming the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness

Academic cult in plain sight at UNCG

Harrison Phipps   Opinions Editor A trip through UNCG will offer a wide variety of experiences. From carnivals to ultimate Frisbee games and protests, UNCG is known by many for its activities and customs. However, few know the extent of the strange cultic underbelly of the students at UNCG. I first encountered the practices of the academic cult upon my first visit prior to enrolling. … Continue reading Academic cult in plain sight at UNCG

UNCG Career Service Center to hold Part Time Job Fair on Sept. 24

Zachary Weaver   News Editor The UNCG Career Services Center (CSC) will hold the Part Time Job Fair on Wednesday, August 24 from 12:30-4 p.m. in the EUC’s Cone Ballroom. The fair will be open to all students, providing a venue where they can meet and talk with employers and potentially apply for a job on the spot. Opportunities generally focus on jobs linked to … Continue reading UNCG Career Service Center to hold Part Time Job Fair on Sept. 24

New buildings open at UNCG for new semester

Zachary Weaver     News Editor Two new constructions, the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness and the Union Square Campus, have opened on UNCG campus prior to the Fall 2016 semester. The Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness, located on W Gate City Blvd, opened officially on August 16 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Aiming for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status, … Continue reading New buildings open at UNCG for new semester

Spellings protest

Catie Byrne Opinions Editor On April 25, 12-15 students gathered at the back entrance of the Weatherspoon Museum to protest Margaret Spellings’ visit to campus. Of the Spellings protest attendants, a majority also participated and organized UNCG’s HB-2 protest. Throughout the protest, participants chanted: ““Hey hey, ho ho, Margaret Spelling’s has got to go! When students’ rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand … Continue reading Spellings protest

Spartan Trader shuts doors

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer The Spartan Trader, an all-purpose consignment shop for oddities and household goods on the UNC-Greensboro campus, closed last Saturday, leaving those seeking to rent a bicycle or buy used clothing with one less option in the area. The store opened four or five years ago, says Samantha Miller, an entrepreneurship student at the Bryan School of Business working at the … Continue reading Spartan Trader shuts doors

Minerva’s Midday series teaches students life skills

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Minerva’s Midday is a weekly event that focuses on providing life skills for UNC-Greensboro students. The program was started by Coordinator Vincent Justiniano, UNCG graduate assistant, and newly graduated intern Shara Cotton for Campus Activities and Programs (CAP). Justiniano described starting this initiative as something he had a strong connection to. Along with Cotton, they secured a budget, booked reservations … Continue reading Minerva’s Midday series teaches students life skills

Faculty discusses COACHE survey results

Zachary Weaver     Staff Writer The General Faculty of UNC-Greensboro met on Wednesday, April 20 to discuss recent COACHE survey results and other faculty business. Anne Wallace commenced the meeting, and Wade Maki read preceding senate’s meeting. Provost Dana Dunn provided the introductory statement, mentioning a Virginia school case ruling that bathroom laws were discriminatory, and held implications for North Carolina law. Specifically, the … Continue reading Faculty discusses COACHE survey results

Lecture analyzes Roman poetry fragments: The poetry of Latin

Zachary Weaver       Staff Writer Dr. Mark Possanza, professor at the University of Pittsburgh, gave an evening talk on Roman Republican Fragment Poetry on Wednesday, April 13. Dr. Possanza is a chairman of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Classics and a National Humanities Center Fellow. He is currently on research sabbatical to work on his upcoming manuscript. Entitled “The Frankenstein Effect: Creating … Continue reading Lecture analyzes Roman poetry fragments: The poetry of Latin

Duke professor fights Islamophobia

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer     Professor Omid Safi of the Duke Islamic Studies Center gave a presentation on “America and Islam: Quest for Justice in a Turbulent World” last Wednesday, March 13, at the Elliott University Center. The lecture focused both on various misconceptions held about Islam in the U.S. and the complex situation in the Mideast. The presentation was sponsored by the … Continue reading Duke professor fights Islamophobia