New Rec, more important than eating well?

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 As students with the upcoming grand option of a new recreational facility, costing extremely high amounts, we have the option or exercising our bodies in the gym and our minds in the classroom. However the amount of healthy food and drink options on UNCG’s campus is a tad disconcerting. For those who choose to have the … Continue reading New Rec, more important than eating well?

The Unfairly Rejected Clubs of UNCG

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Anyone who has spent more than two minutes walking around campus will know that the university houses a large pantheon of student organizations.  We know this because many of us make detours away from the EUC during midday to avoid being bombarded by the recruitment calls of these groups and clubs.  I’m sure there are several … Continue reading The Unfairly Rejected Clubs of UNCG

I’ll meet you in space, Leonard

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer I am not the biggest “Trekkie” who ever lived. I do not know ever episode of Star Trek by heart nor have I mastered the Klingon language. I have, however, been profoundly affected throughout my life by the thoughtful, political and relevant messages of Star Trek. Often the speaker of these messages was Spock, the Vulcan character played by Leonard … Continue reading I’ll meet you in space, Leonard

Don’t be that person

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 In college classrooms and social gatherings we often come across people who make our teeth grind and our blood boil. Chances are, during your time at UNCG you’ve come across people in your classes who could literally drive you mad. Then again, chances are you’ve been that person as well. This article isn’t aimed at attacking … Continue reading Don’t be that person

Preparing for the next Winter “killstorm”

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 By now, pretty much everyone is aware of the aftermath from last week’s blizzard.  Classes were cancelled, facilities shut down, and the roads were nearly impossible to drive on.  There is a running joke that North Carolina tends to have the most extreme, melodramatic response to even the possibility of snow.  Despite this, the efforts to … Continue reading Preparing for the next Winter “killstorm”

“Put the e-cig out” or whatever

By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 A decade and a half into the 21st century, Americans have mastered the art of sleek technology and trendsetting via sharp, shiny advertising. The drugs we put in our bodies are no exception to these practices. It’s easy to pick up one of those silvery, tobacco-free suckers and feel swayed – even charmed – by its … Continue reading “Put the e-cig out” or whatever

Yes all lives matter, but please hear our words

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Social media is taking over; generations are constantly bombarded with new ways to share ideas, news and happenings occurring in day to day life.  Hashtags when you really think about it are merely a symbol and improper grammar, yet hashtags have spread like wildfire. We now use them as a way to either tie together thoughts … Continue reading Yes all lives matter, but please hear our words

Hell on wheels

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer As a student at UNCG you’re one of two things: a commuter or an on-campus resident. Between the two, are entirely different experiences in terms of parking. Yet both are far more painful than they should be. College parking sucks, nothing new here. But let’s not dismiss how needlessly terrible the UNCG parking experience is. There are many things about … Continue reading Hell on wheels

Dead or alive, you’re coming with me

UNCG security would benefit from Robocop By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Recently, UNCG finished construction of a new campus police station on the south side of the university. Now I don’t intend to lessen the importance of the campus police with this week’s article. UNCG’s police force is an essential asset to the university and those who work to keep our campus safe and secure … Continue reading Dead or alive, you’re coming with me