UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was an exciting weekend in Fleming Gymnasium, as the campus was treated to a volleyball doubleheader, including a Senior Night victory over Furman. Ultimately, the volleyball team closed their regular season with back-to-back victories and head into the SoCon Tournament with great momentum. The Spartans’ first victims were the Wofford Terriers, whom they defeated Friday night 3-1 (25-22, 26-24, 22-25, … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Goes Back to Back
Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?
Bruce Case Staff Writer Let me preface this by asserting that Trump cannot simply end birthright citizenship with an executive order. He said, “It’s in the process…It’ll happen, with an executive order” to fire up his base to get them to vote in the midterms. I think for the same reason, he sent troops to the border. I agree with Yale law professor Peter Schuck … Continue reading Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?
A Whole Lotta Lottery
Ron de Varona Staff Writer Let’s talk about winning the lottery. Your odds are slightly more than impossible, and it will probably never happen but if you do win, you would never have to work a single day in your life. Unless, of course, you completely forget who you are and forget what sensible spending is, which happens a lot. I mean, it is called … Continue reading A Whole Lotta Lottery
UNCG Men’s Basketball Begins 2018-19 Campaign
Monique Williams Staff Writers The UNCG men’s basketball team officially returned to action against North Carolina A&T last Tuesday evening at Corbett Sports Center. The Spartans got off to a solid start to begin the game. They shot a solid 48 percent from the field in the first half, while also out rebounding A&T 21-15. Despite those efforts, UNCG was down 39-38 at the end … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball Begins 2018-19 Campaign
Janitors Are Our Invisible Heroes
Rejani King Staff Writer Those who keep the spaces we occupy clean and functioning are incredibly important. Schools, offices and hospitals and other public places obviously don’t clean themselves. The people who take on this dirty job are janitors and their work should never go unnoticed, but often does. A common narrative around janitors is that their jobs are deemed unimportant. Because of this, their … Continue reading Janitors Are Our Invisible Heroes
A Plagiarism Generation: the Blurred Lines of Originality
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Plagiarism is a form of stealing. However, it sometimes is not as simple as other types of robbery. For example, during a home invasion, it is very clear what has been stolen since there is proof that person purchased the item. There are receipts that can guarantee the buyer ownership. In the case of ideas, the concept of intellectual property … Continue reading A Plagiarism Generation: the Blurred Lines of Originality
Are Leaders Born Or Made?
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Alexis Pitchford is the starting point guard for the UNCG Women’s Basketball Team. She is, without a doubt, a leader. Leadership can be shown in multiple different ways. Either in the spotlight, or behind the scenes. A leader can be vocal, or can rather set an example. Some leaders are a combination of both. But how do leaders become … Continue reading Are Leaders Born Or Made?
Shooting Occurs in Florida Yoga Studio
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 2, a shooting occurred at a yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida, leaving two dead and five injured. The gunman, Scott Beierle, would eventually take his own life before police could arrest him. According to authorities, there is no apparent reason why Beierle carried out the attack. Local police searched his home and found Youtube posts from … Continue reading Shooting Occurs in Florida Yoga Studio
Attorney General Sessions’ resignation follows prediction by Lindsey Graham
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer In a radio interview on Monday, Nov. 5, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina made a prediction; he believed the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to be unavoidable, and that the United States would have a new Attorney General beginning as early as next year. “Jeff will probably step down,” Graham told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt, noting … Continue reading Attorney General Sessions’ resignation follows prediction by Lindsey Graham
North Carolina Recovery Courts Training
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The overarching theme of stigma was in the spotlight throughout conferences given to court personnel all over the state. Executive Director of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, Donald McDonald, stated that, “It’s important to smash the stigma in all settings, but especially this one.” He also claimed that, “Stigma keeps us from doing our best work for the people we serve.” … Continue reading North Carolina Recovery Courts Training
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