Habitat’s Women Build 2019 Registration Opens March 1
Habitat for Humanity of Alamance CountyPress Release (Burlington NC, Feb 28, 2019) During the month of May, women from across Alamance County are once again invited to make a difference in this community and build a house with a Habitat family in need of decent, affordable housing. The Women Build program is part of a nationwide effort by Habitat affiliates to challenge women from all … Continue reading Habitat’s Women Build 2019 Registration Opens March 1
An Evening with the Queens
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 23, UNCG presented its third annual drag show in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. Queens were brought directly from students’ TVs to the campus, as contestants from Rupaul’s drag race sashayed, danced and worked the runway. They gave life to the many students in attendance. Guest host Miss Kitty Litter kept the crowd laughing with … Continue reading An Evening with the Queens
Poet Lindsay Bernal at Scuppernong Books
Megan PociaskStaff Writer Author and poet Lindsay Bernal stopped by Scuppernong Books on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. to read a few pieces from her latest publication, “What It Doesn’t Have to Do With.” Lindsay Bernal holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Maryland and her latest book was selected by poet Paul Guest as a winner of the 2017 National Poetry … Continue reading Poet Lindsay Bernal at Scuppernong Books
Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry
Meagan BessStaff Writer Sometimes, the best way to express hopes, dreams and tragedy is through poetry. The Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s poetry group, Articulate, collaborated and presented “Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry” on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Ferguson Auditorium. What is the significance behind the name for this occasion? Creator of Articulate Honora Ankong shared that, “The event last night was created as … Continue reading Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry
Interested in Studying Abroad?
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Are you interested in studying abroad? UNCG offers a variety of study abroad programs for many different majors throughout spring, fall and occasionally summer semesters. Study abroad offers a more hands-on experience compared to what a student learns in a single classroom. Study abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another country’s culture, customs, traditions and language. According to http://www.nafsa.org, … Continue reading Interested in Studying Abroad?
NC Sports Beat
Brayden StampsStaff Writer The Charlotte Hornets finished with a 1-1 record over the week to maintain the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as well as first place in the Southeastern Division. After defeating the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the Hornets were forced to play a back to back against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday where they fell short. The 117-115 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case
Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer On Feb. 15, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid ended their collusion grievance against the NFL. For several months, Kaepernick and Reid had ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL in the fallout of controversy surrounding the players’ decision to kneel for the pregame national anthem. “The parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case
Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – As possibly the only foreign perspective in The Carolinian’s Sports section, it still confuses me as to why university sports are so popular and so relevant to everyday life in the U.S. When I first moved to the States and met my current girlfriend five years ago, I was told I was now an N.C. State fan. I … Continue reading Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective
UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day
Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Three days after a Francis Alonso overtime three sealed the game against Western Carolina, it was sophomore Isaiah Miller who played hero on Senior Day against East Tennessee State. The Catamounts (7-23, 4-13 in SoCon) have had a rough season, but marched into the Coliseum with a chip on their shoulders. They played scrappy, physical basketball … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day
MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching
Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The month of February has been a crazy one for Major League Baseball. One superstar, Manny Machado, got signed. Another, Bryce Harper, is still waiting on his mega-deal. However, these were not the only moves that went down. There were two other signings that will surely impact the MLB in a big way. The first of these new deals came with starting … Continue reading MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching
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