NBA MVP- Brodie or The Beard?

Aldrin Ubaldo     Staff Writer The NBA season has come to a close and the playoffs is soon to begin. The season was filled with excitement and disappointment, but it was mainly capped off between the MVP race with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Both players are respectively leading their teams to the playoffs and have been … Continue reading NBA MVP- Brodie or The Beard?

Neil Gorsuch as US Supreme Court Justice

Salwa Majeed    Staff Writer   Former Colorado appeals court judge Neil M. Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Supreme Court’s justice on April 10th. The official public ceremony took place in the Rose Garden, with President Trump, White House staff, and Gorsuch’s family. According to The Washington Post, the ceremony for Gorsuch signaled the end of a 14-month process to fill former Supreme … Continue reading Neil Gorsuch as US Supreme Court Justice

The Wonders Outside UNCG

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer As this semester draws to a close in less than a month, taking a moment in preparation for final exams and projects is extremely important. For some, just the mere mention of free breakfast at night in the cafeteria is enough of a break. However, for others, while the campus does hold its own means for relaxation, getting off campus … Continue reading The Wonders Outside UNCG

United States’ Real First Lady

Antonio Rivera    Staff Writer    As of recent, it has come to many people’s attention that there has been someone missing in the structure of the current White House. It has also come to many people’s attention that there has been someone extra within the White House. As Melania Trump has been away in New York while her son finishes his school year, she … Continue reading United States’ Real First Lady

Animated Films are for All

Brianna Wilson   Staff Writer Animated films are popular among kids all over the world. For the beginning of life, animated films are a staple. One of my favorites as a child was ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service.’ It was about a young witch going out on her own, becoming independent, and believing in herself. That is some inspirational stuff, but is it inspirational for just kids? … Continue reading Animated Films are for All

Kaplan Center Excellence Award

  Zachary Weaver    Staff Writer Walter Robbs, the Winston-Salem designer firm behind UNCG’s Kaplan Center for Wellness, was awarded the North Carolina State Building Commission Excellence in Design Award at the Annual State Construction Conference. This award was not applied for by Kaplan Center staff, but was instead an in-house nomination by the NC State Department. The judgement was made from photos and design … Continue reading Kaplan Center Excellence Award

Faculty Senate Meeting

  Jack Payton    Staff Writer The April 5 UNCG Faculty Senate meeting discussed new policies for the upcoming school year, for both students and the campus. Anne Wallace, Senate Faculty Chair, opened the meeting with a brief summary of the agenda, which mostly consisted of resolutions to be voted on by the Senate. The floor was then given to UNCG Provost Dana Dunn who … Continue reading Faculty Senate Meeting

April 4th City Council Meeting

Sarah Kate Purnell    Staff Writer   GREENSBORO- On April 4, the City Council met in the City Hall Council Chamber to discuss Community Sustainability Council updates from the Greensboro United Soccer Association Bryan Park Soccer Complex Expansion Project, as well as time allotted to public comments. The meeting began with a passing vote in recognition of World Autism Awareness day taking place on April … Continue reading April 4th City Council Meeting

Protests against Gorsuch and Confirmation

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   On Wednesday, April 5, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley delivered a 15 hour speech against Neil Gorsuch.   The filibuster did not impact the outcome of Gorsuch’s nomination.   “I’m here on the floor at 4:20 in the morning,” Merkley stated 10 hours into his speech, “because so much is at stake.”   Senator Merkley highlighted the fact that Republicans … Continue reading Protests against Gorsuch and Confirmation