UNCG’s Nick Lyerly Competes At US Amateur
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Every golfer dreams of playing Pebble Beach. It’s a perfectly uniform 18-hole track, laid out on the Monterey Peninsula in the California coastline. While most only get to take in that beauty through a television, UNCG Golfer Nick Lyerly earned the right to compete on some of golf’s most hallowed ground at the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship. The journey to Pebble … Continue reading UNCG’s Nick Lyerly Competes At US Amateur
Men’s Basketball Season Preview
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It takes a few ingredients to create what was arguably the greatest season in the history of UNCG Men’s Basketball. It begins with becoming SoCon regular season champions, then making your way into the SoCon conference tournament champions. Winning a school record of 27 games, defeating NC State on their home floor and having the fifth best defense in all of … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Season Preview
UNCG Women’s Soccer Dominates High Point
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Labor Day is often regarded as the time when Americans get to escape the horrors of the dreaded Monday, opting instead to stay home and enjoy the privilege of a few moments of peace. In the spirit of such a joyous occasion, it was only appropriate that the Spartans would go out and make easy work of the High Point Panthers, … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Dominates High Point
UNCG Men’s Soccer: Spartans Fall to HPU in Heartbreaker
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 4, UNCG surrendered a 2-0 halftime lead to the High Point Panthers at the UNCG Soccer Stadium, eventually falling to their crosstown rival with a close score of 3-2. It was the second gut-wrenching defeat in a row for the Spartans, who lost to the Davidson Wildcats on Sept. 1, with a score of 1-0. The first goal … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer: Spartans Fall to HPU in Heartbreaker
Wild’n Out Live Comes to Greensboro: Tour Review
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On Saturday, September 8th, Nick Cannon and his undoubtedly talented comedic team brought the Wild ‘n Out Show to Greensboro. The show was held at the Greensboro coliseum with a sold-out crowd. Seats filled the stadium as far as the eye could see, with laughing faces enjoying the evening’s music, complements of the talented spin King, DJ D-Wrek. Nick’s … Continue reading Wild’n Out Live Comes to Greensboro: Tour Review
‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Sep 8, the UNCG Music Department put on their yearly showcase, affectionately named ‘Collage’. The show was once again sold out, and like always, really lived up to the hype. Between grand displays of vocal talent, to the cool sounds of jazz, this years ‘Collage’ truly showcased the talent right here in Greensboro. This year’s theme was the music of … Continue reading ‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent
“Crazy Rich Asians”” Movie Review
Molly Lawler Staff Writer A talented cast, a witty script, beautiful scenery and a whole lot of romance combine to create “”Crazy Rich Asians,” the box office record breaking film also happens to be the first film starring a fully asian cast in over twenty five years. “Crazy Rich Asians” follows Rachel Chu, an economics professor in New York City, as she and her fellow … Continue reading “Crazy Rich Asians”” Movie Review
The 20 Year Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’
Trent Ryden Staff Writer On Aug. 25, 1998, Lauryn Hill, a young and talented singer-songwriter, released her debut album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’. At only 23 years old, Hill, unknowingly at the time, produced a heavily influential and culturally iconic album. It is a multifaceted project featuring slow, dreamy ballads heard on tracks like “Nothing Even Matters” or to fiery guitar solos, like the … Continue reading The 20 Year Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’
Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum is currently displaying a variety of works from the 1960s in an extensive exhibit they’re calling “A Survey of the Decade.” The exhibit is aptly named for its thorough spans of the ten-year period. The exhibit has been compiled from the museum’s personal collection in correspondence with the university-wide initiative “1960s: Exploring the Limits.” Organized by the … Continue reading Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Spartans Get Involved in Annual North Carolina Folk Festival
Quentin Merrit Staff Writer With North Carolina’s annual Folk Festival descending upon downtown Greensboro, UNCG’s Spartans have found diverse and creative ways to get involved in the festivities at this free-of-charge event. The fun-filled weekend draws a crowd of over 100,000 people each year, with nearly 140,000 in attendance for 2018. This year, Greensboro celebrated the 76th anniversary of the festival with folk musicians from … Continue reading Spartans Get Involved in Annual North Carolina Folk Festival
