By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published Sep. 10, 2014 Okay, the honeymoon is officially over. I’m willing to bet that after raging nonstop during the first week, it’s become really clear that college is pretty freaking cool. Yet, as the weeks have carried on you’ve probably come to the realization that it isn’t all rainbows, butterflies and giggles either. Now, let me be clear, I’m … Continue reading 4 things that piss me off
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Sep. 3, 2014 Parking at UNCG. We all hate it. Yet, the administration does nothing to make it more inexpensive and easier on the thousands of students who live on campus and rely on the designated lots on campus to get to class on time. According to the US News profile of UNCG, only 30 percent of our 14,674 … Continue reading The parking problem
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published Sep. 3, 2014 In lieu of the new recruitment period and interests meetings taking place, many are becoming aware of what Greek life is for the first time. Greeks are a part of almost every college campus in some way, shape, or form. And we here at UNCG are no exception to that rule. Typically the purpose for these … Continue reading Greek life is overrated
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Sep. 3, 2014 Now that everyone has settled into college life, you may be beginning to notice that some of the things around campus have been losing quality quite rapidly, including the food. It seems that as the parents and beneficiaries of the school have left the premises, we no longer need to give that 110 percent we’ve gotten … Continue reading “Caf-tastrophe”
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Aug. 27, 2014 There are two types of people on campus: introverts and extroverts. And the easiest way to tell which one you are is to consider a typical situation that you find yourself in every single day. So, when walking into a classroom do you immediately look for someone you know, or go ahead and sit by a … Continue reading Diversity isn’t just a statistic
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published Aug. 27, 2014 I remember growing up and hearing the inspiring stories of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The marches, protests, and practicing of civil disobedience so that the world could become aware of the changes that needed to take place both captured my imagination and inspired me to dream larger than I ever had before. Sadly, all of … Continue reading Ferguson impacts all of us
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Aug. 27, 2014 Congratulations, you made it through the first week of class. Sadly, this also means that you’ve finished emptying your bank account in order to pay for books, tuition, meals, student fees, and other items you probably wouldn’t like to disclose. With that being said, many students have turned to cost-saving techniques that are, well, illegal. Perhaps … Continue reading College’s high cost is leading to illegal downloads
By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published Aug. 27, 2014 Everyone sees it. Everyone hates it. So, why the hell is it still there? Of course, I’m talking about the two pieces of modern artwork that grace the front lawn of the EUC. I mean, seriously, if two rusted-out car parts hooked up, their kids would look like those two pieces of art. In fact, it … Continue reading Is that really art?
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published Aug. 20, 2014 With Instagram and Snapchat becoming the most frequently visited apps on my social media list, scrolling through Facebook has begun to feel more like a tedious chore than a nice pastime. The game invitations, birthday reminders and articles that peak your interest have suddenly become questionable, because they’re on Facebook. But as I scrolled through my … Continue reading Facebook’s newest folly
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Aug. 20, 2014 It’s that time of year again, and if you’re like any other college student you’ve most likely spent the last week making last minute buys and staying up until two in the morning stuffing as much as you can into suitcases and boxes. The freshmen can’t sleep because they have no idea what the new world … Continue reading Campus housing cuts into students’ wallets
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