Jared Lawrence Staff Writer Some students may think that UNCG and North Carolina A&T are “suitcase schools”. They may also say that there is little to do in Greensboro on the weekends. This past weekend was anything but dull. The National Folk Festival brought a presence of diversity and community into flourishing our downtown. It’s typically cliche when people say that an event has … Continue reading Getting Folked Up
Sam Haw Staff Writer For two years now, I’ve been forced to choose between Greensboro’s Folk Festival and Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival. And for the second time in a row I chose Hopscotch. Hopscotch returns for its seventh year, and from September 8-10 continues to bring a diverse lineup to North Carolina’s music fans. Since Greg Lowenhagen and Grayson Currin organized the festival in … Continue reading Hopscotch: Raleigh’s annual party celebrates its biggest year yet
Ross Kiefer, Arts and Entertainment Editor Part of comedy is being able to take mundane or personal experiences, and twist them into something that is humerous. Comedians Dusty Slay and Hannah Hogan do this extremely well, as put their own lives on display for laughs. The two are pairing up for Southeast leg of their tour entitled Pancakes and Canadian Bacon. Based out … Continue reading The Pancakes and Canadian Bacon Tour comes to the Idiot Box
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer It may only be September now, but the future Presidential decision is fast approaching. We all must assume our roles as citizens, whether that be to take a side or decide that the country is in trouble regardless of which candidate is left standing in November. Our decision, should we choose to make one, depends entirely on two main … Continue reading The Democratic Party is more than its candidates
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor In the hubbub of election season, everyone pays attention to the presidential race, but only a few pay attention to anything otherwise. Some will pay attention to congressional and senatorial elections as well, but everyone is focused on the executive office. Meanwhile, elections at the state, county and city levels are largely ignored. While millions of dollars are put into … Continue reading The importance of local elections
Shea Wixson Staff Wriet When you hear the name Gene Wilder, what pops into your head? For many you may see the man who brought Willy Wonka to life, or the Waco Kid, in Blazing Saddles or even the mad scientist who brought Frankenstein’s monster to life. No matter what role Wilder took on, he always made it one of a kind, he was … Continue reading Remembering Gene Wilder
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer This article has been updated to reflect information provided by Duke Energy. Edited September 17. On Sep. 10, the Beloved Community Center, located on Arlington Street in Greensboro, hosted the People’s Power Party. The Beloved Community Center has been a part of the Greensboro community since 1991. According to the Beloved Community Center’s website, they are a “Community-based, … Continue reading People’s Power Party faces off with Duke Energy
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer Sorority Recruitment. Those two words are a mystery to almost every person on campus who is not part of the College Panhellenic Council chapters and the women who have disaffiliated from those chapters. From Sept. 7-Sept. 11, almost 200 young women made the decision to attempt to join a sorority at UNC Greensboro. While the process isn’t grueling or torturous, … Continue reading Sorority recruitment week brings joy and tears
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer On Friday, July 22 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton announced Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her Vice Presidential running mate for the 2016 election. “He is qualified to step into this job and lead on day one,” Clinton said in her speech at the Florida International University announcing Kaine, “and he is a progressive who likes to get things … Continue reading Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine welcomed and criticized by both sides of the aisle
Robin Taylor Staff Writer The Career Service Center (CSC) will hold UNCG’s Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 28, showcasing employers for full-time jobs, internship opportunities, and graduate schools. The Career Fair has been held in the Elliott University Center in past years, but in it’s new location the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has more room for employers. “There will … Continue reading Career Service Center to host 2016 Fall Career Fair
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