Anti-Trump protests at UNCG and nationwide

Jack Payton & Zachary Weaver   Staff Writer and News Editor In the wake of the Presidential election, protests have taken place across the nation in response to Trump’s victory in the electoral race, lasting five days and showing no signs of slowing, in a size and scope unprecedented since the election of Abraham Lincoln. Protests have occurred in Los Angeles, Portland, and even at … Continue reading Anti-Trump protests at UNCG and nationwide

New UNCG Communications Leader talks background, goals

  Zachary Weaver  Staff Writer Jeff Shafer will take over as UNCG’s communications leader in Monday, November 28, bringing with him experience from Lenovo, North Carolina Central University, and UNC Chapel Hill. “UNC Greensboro has a tremendous story to tell; incredible students, a world-class faculty, innovative programs and a bold vision for the future,” UNCG Chancellor Franklin Gilliam stated, as quoted in a UNCG News … Continue reading New UNCG Communications Leader talks background, goals

Obama, Trump, Clinton Speak on the Election

Antonio Alamillo   Staff Writer President-Elect Donald Trump (R) delivered a victory speech on Wednesday, November 9 after defeating Hillary Clinton (D) in the presidential election. Clinton, along with President Obama, also delivered remarks about her loss. In his victory speech, Trump thanked everyone who contributed to the success of his campaign and spoke of his plans to unite Americans from different backgrounds and improve … Continue reading Obama, Trump, Clinton Speak on the Election

SGA meeting sells audience on new programs

Sarah Kate Purnell  Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the UNCG Student Government Association met in the EUC Maple Room to discuss the UNCG Sales institute, SGA constitution changes, and recent meetings with university officials. To start the night, UNCG Bryan School professor and head creator and founder of UNCG’s Sales Institute, John Chapman, gave a special presentation for the members of SGA. The presentation … Continue reading SGA meeting sells audience on new programs

Job fair offers opportunities to students

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer GREENSBORO – The 16th Annual NC Master’s & PhD Career Fair will be held Thursday at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill from 12 to 4 p.m., with dozens of employers on hand to answer questions from advanced degree and postdoc students who are no more than two years from graduation. The career fair is sponsored by UNCG, UNC-Chapel Hill, … Continue reading Job fair offers opportunities to students

UNCG ranks 59th Best for Vets

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer UNCG ranked 59 out of 150  universities on the Military Times ‘Best for Vets 2017’ list, nine slots higher than previous years and fourth highest among NC universities and colleges. UNCG Veterans Resource Center Coordinator  Brad Wrenn spoke on the center, expressing thanks for support given by UNCG administration. The center is a space which allows veteran students a place … Continue reading UNCG ranks 59th Best for Vets

A Literal Religious Experience

Jared Lawrence   Staff Writer The New York Polyphony acapella group gave a simply dazzling performance Friday night at First Presbyterian Church. To give some backstory, the group made up of countertenor Geoffrey Williams, tenor Steven Caldicott Wilson, baritone Christopher Dylan Herbert and bass Craig Phillips are a male classical vocal quartet based, of course, out of New York City. They usually perform music from … Continue reading A Literal Religious Experience

Upcoming in Greensboro

Greensboro Beard and Mustache Competition The Beards For Balls fundraiser for testicular cancer awareness will be held on November 19t from 3pm until 8pm at Gibbs Hundred Brewing Company. Registration is twenty-five dollars and prizes will be awarded for the best facial hair. Amahl and the Night Visitors The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Opera Theatre department will present Amahl and the Night Visitors … Continue reading Upcoming in Greensboro

An Acoustic Evening With Joe Pug

Annalee Glatus   Staff Writer Last week The Crown at the Carolina Theatre hosted Texas native Joe Pug. Joe Pug is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas with a folk rock sound. The Crown is an intimate space above Carolina Theatre. This show was Pug’s first stop in a short south-eastern tour. Pug started his career by handing out CD’s at his work as a carpenter … Continue reading An Acoustic Evening With Joe Pug

Find Your Way to the GPS

Matthew Paterson   Staff Writer One thing amazing things about art is the range of subjects it is able to address. The Greensboro Project Space has recently opened an exhibit exploring the metamorphosis of Asian females from the 50’s till today and mass incarceration throughout the United States. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Greensboro Project Space, acronym: GPS, it’s located on … Continue reading Find Your Way to the GPS