Trump and the Media

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer   In the world of American politics, one is aware of the importance that our independent media plays in the political process. Leaders usually try to befriend the media, to use it to their advantage as a tool by which to accomplish their goals. Newly-elected president Donald Trump does the opposite. During his campaign he assailed publications such as the … Continue reading Trump and the Media

Ambleside Gallery’s Watercolor Exhibition

Jamie Biggs   Staff Writer            Ambleside Gallery recently hosted the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 71st annual exhibition in downtown Greensboro. The exhibit’s opening reception took place on Dec. 2 and the art remained on display at Ambleside until Friday, Jan. 27.            This Friday the exhibition came to a close, and I ventured downtown to take a walk through the gallery with a friend. She’s … Continue reading Ambleside Gallery’s Watercolor Exhibition

Celebrating 75 years of the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Emily Moser    Staff Writer UNCG’s beloved Weatherspoon Art Museum has grown immensely since its founding in 1941, in both its collection and physical facility. The only public collection that focuses on modern and contemporary art in North Carolina, the museum has acquired around 6,000 phenomenal works throughout its time. Considered a hidden gem, the collection’s strength is confirmed by the frequent requests and loans … Continue reading Celebrating 75 years of the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Volleyball Club Prepare for the Spring Semester

   Ian Hammock   Staff Writer   The Spartans Club Volleyball team was hard at work this past Thursday night (as they do on Wednesday and Sunday nights as well) in the Kaplan Center on the edge of UNCG’s campus, running through various plays and practice rounds on the volleyball court. The club’s president – Heather Morton – was interviewed about the team and her … Continue reading Volleyball Club Prepare for the Spring Semester

Hip-hop and its Growing Role on Netflix

Jared Lawrence   Staff Writer   Depending on your musical tastes, you may or may not know that we are in the midst of a massive boom in the presence of Hip-hop and Hip-hop related shows on everyone’s favorite time waster/streaming service, Netflix.   These programs range from shows that originated in the heyday of 90s Hip-hop and use music as part of the backdrop, … Continue reading Hip-hop and its Growing Role on Netflix

The Past, Present, and Future of Education in North Carolina

  Brianna Wilson   Staff Writer Many of us know of the ever-present disregard of education by local legislatures in our state. North Carolina has been ranked as one of the worst states in our country for teacher pay and per student spending. Our state, UNCG especially, has been known to create some of the best teachers in the country. People from all over, even … Continue reading The Past, Present, and Future of Education in North Carolina

Social Media and Politics

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer  In politics, particularly in presidential elections, it is important to recognize the way new or emerging technologies are utilized, if at all. Much fuss was made about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s use of the radio, as well as Eisenhower and Kennedy’s use of television to augment their successful campaigns, leading to successful victories and presidencies, aided by modern technology. When Barack … Continue reading Social Media and Politics

The Blessing of Bacon

Sarah Swindell   Opinions Editor Bacon. It is a beautiful thing. It is crispy, crunchy, greasy, and goes great with everything. I do mean everything. Check the internet for bacon cocktails and bacon wreaths (they are very much real). A work of art, bacon has been a staple in the American diet since the conception of this nation. George Washington kept his own free-range pigs … Continue reading The Blessing of Bacon

Fresh Start, Fresh Art

Matthew Paterson   Staff Writer As the homework begins to pile up from your new set of classes and you’re wondering what there is to do around campus to get your mind off the tediousness of scholastic achievement; or just looking for a good excuse to procrastinate, you can head on down to the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Featuring new exhibits by artists Danica Phelps and … Continue reading Fresh Start, Fresh Art