Triad Stage brings history of NASCAR and moonshine to stage

(Greensboro, NC) — Triad Stage is kicking off 2019 by digging into two Southern traditions – NASCAR and moonshine. Race down red dirt roads through an Alabama night. A young veteran with a checkered past and ’39 Ford makes a name for himself running moonshine and outrunning the law. But love and NASCAR show him another road. Strap in put the pedal to the metal … Continue reading Triad Stage brings history of NASCAR and moonshine to stage

NC Sports Beat

Brayden StampsStaff Writer  The Carolina Panthers suffered their first home defeat of the season as they fell to the Seattle Seahawks at The Vault by a score of 30-27 following a Sebastian Janikowski game-winning field goal. For the second consecutive week, Panthers place kicker Graham Gano missed a crucial field goal attempt to give the Panthers the lead, which opened the door for the Seahawks … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

UNCG Women’s Soccer Wins SoCon, Falls to South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer  2018 was a marvelous year for UNCG Soccer. Women’s Soccer specifically shined in the SoCon Tournament, notching victories firstly against VMI and then against East Tennessee State. Coming into the conference tournament as the second seed, the Spartans were able to overtake ETSU by a crushing victory of 5-1 to continue on to the SoCon championship game against the Furman Paladins. … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Wins SoCon, Falls to South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Men’s Soccer: Spartans Make SoCon Tournament Run, Falls to Furman in Finals

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer  The UNCG men’s soccer team’s run through the SoCon Tournament fell one win short of a championship on Sunday at Summers-Taylor Stadium in Johnson City, TN. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for the Spartans as they attempted to bring home a seventh conference tournament title. The tournament kicked off this past Wednesday at different sites across the Southeast, and … Continue reading Men’s Soccer: Spartans Make SoCon Tournament Run, Falls to Furman in Finals

‘NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES’ Album Review

Trent Ryden Staff Writer Leland Tyler Wayne, otherwise known as Metro Boomin’ has done it again. He’s back and better than ever. After the release of his new project, NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES, the ever-evolving beatmaker humbly reminded listeners just how good he is. Allegedly coming out of retirement to release NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES, Metro Boomin’ had piqued the interest of many … Continue reading ‘NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES’ Album Review

UNCG Women’s Basketball Opens Up Season 1-1

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor After falling by seven points at Georgia State to open up their 2018-19 season, UNCG Women’s Basketball bounced back in a big way on Sunday, trouncing a thoroughly outmatched Pfeiffer team by a score of 92-23. With a core group of returning players that were amongst the youngest teams in all of women’s college basketball last season, the Spartans began their … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball Opens Up Season 1-1

NC Sports Beat

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Charlotte Hornets had a good week, as they went 2-1, still sitting atop the Southeastern Division with an overall record of 7-6. Their only defeat of the week came at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers by one point in overtime following a rally from a 20-point deficit. Rookie forward Miles Bridges continues to captivate the eyes of Hornets fans … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

Global Food and Water Crisis: How Can a College Student Help?

Keia Harris AE Editor When was the last time you went days without food or water? Every day more than 800 children younger than five years old die from diarrhea and diseases caused by a lack of clean water and poor sanitation. Furthermore, 156 million children under five experience stunted growth that can cause permanent physical and mental damage. Without proper nutrients from food sources, … Continue reading Global Food and Water Crisis: How Can a College Student Help?

UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer  It was an exciting weekend in Fleming Gymnasium, as the campus was treated to a volleyball doubleheader, including a Senior Night victory over Furman. Ultimately, the volleyball team closed their regular season with back-to-back victories and head into the SoCon Tournament with great momentum. The Spartans’ first victims were the Wofford Terriers, whom they defeated Friday night 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 22-25, … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back

Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?

Bruce Case Staff Writer  Let me preface this by asserting that Trump cannot simply end birthright citizenship with an executive order. He said, “It’s in the process…It’ll happen, with an executive order” to fire up his base to get them to vote in the midterms. I think for the same reason, he sent troops to the border. I agree with Yale law professor Peter Schuck … Continue reading Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?