Arguing with the Editor

Tom Brady rules over Peyton Manning Daniel Johnson      Staff Writer It has now become a longstanding part of our athletic culture to make fun of the New England Patriots. Whether it be for their cuddly-as-a-cactus coach Bill Belichick, the way they run up the score on opponents at times or their Spygate scandal that almost put a black mark on all their success, … Continue reading Arguing with the Editor

Abortion Protest

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer Last week, UNC-Greensboro students held a protest against organizers showcasing the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP), an anti-abortion initiative, on College Avenue. Students chanted, “What do we want? Choice! When do we want it? Now!” GAP is a collection of various signs that include pictures of, what organizers argue are, dismembered fetuses placed next to pictures of genocide victims. GAP, … Continue reading Abortion Protest

Dance Festival

Logan Curry   Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday Nov. 13 and 14, UNCG hosted the 25th annual North Carolina Dance Festival in memory of Jan Van Dyke, Festival Founder and Artistic Director, who recently passed away this July. Friday night’s performance took place in the UNCG Dance Theater at 7:30 p.m. Dancers put on their game faces as they performed for a diverse audience … Continue reading Dance Festival

Artists Weekly: Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly

Mary Windsor      Staff Writer Bright eyes and a wide smile have been gracing classrooms since 1970 and UNCG for the past 26 years. In the past few years, MHRA 3326,  which is tucked into a sunlit corner overflowing with bookshelves, knickknacks and post cards taped to any available space, has been a second home to Hephzibah Roskelly. Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly, or Hepsie as … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Dr. Hephzibah Roskelly

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Sometimes the advice you give other is often what you wish you could say to yourself in the past. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Have you ever thought about how the word “panting” has nothing to do with pants? How annoying. Something will happen involving either the verb or noun soon. Not both. But which one? Gemini May … Continue reading Horoscopes

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Saudade Matthew Johnson        Sports Editor “Go and bring me that far-off sun, with her deepening flames” Said Tomorrow, fabric-ed in the cloths of another Year and Time. “With her ebbing dawn streaked in fading light, This lowering and rumbling combination of dreams and soul Must now be peeled back under an impending nightfall crescent.” “The moon’s shine has spotlighted those stolen smiles … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

A Farewell: Thanks, UNCG

Roger Thomas     Staff Writer My name is Roger Thomas. I will be graduating from UNC-Greensboro in December with a Bachelor of Arts in media studies. My goal after college is to obtain a career position as a sports broadcaster or film producer. My hobbies are playing basketball, football, disc jockey, filming and drag racing. My journey started back in 2012 when I transferred … Continue reading A Farewell: Thanks, UNCG

Men’s Basketball wins open vs Greensboro College

Kenny Mann   Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro Men’s basketball team got its season off to a good start when it defeated Greensboro College 86-69 at the Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. In the season opener for the Spartans, the team took advantage of a heavy blue and gold crowd at Fleming Gym. The crowd of 1,211 fans helped energize the Spartans team’s early season victory.   … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins open vs Greensboro College

GOP Debate Recap

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Sparks flew over hot-button conservative issues, such as defense and immigration, last week as Republican presidential candidates clashed on the Fox Business Network’s debate stage, with frontrunners fighting to stay on top as the rest of the pack jockeyed for a boost in poll numbers. Moderated by Fox Business anchors Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo and Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief … Continue reading GOP Debate Recap