Why the Stigma With STIs?
Lauren Summers Staff Writer When thinking about Sexually Transmitted Infections, particularly HIV, one of the first things that often comes to mind for people without them is, “I’m clean.” But what, and who for that matter, is “clean,” and what does that really imply? According to the CDC, “More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in … Continue reading Why the Stigma With STIs?
Student Hopes to Make Change in Greensboro
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer The city of Greensboro has a rich history of exploring the residents’ quest for civil rights and social justice. Much of the College Hill neighborhood was home to protestant Christians who were also abolitionists during the Civil War Era. The International Civil Rights Museum houses the now defunct Woolworths diner where The Greensboro Four, comprised of Jibreel Khazan, formerly Ezell Blair … Continue reading Student Hopes to Make Change in Greensboro
Passover What?
Shira Snyder Staff Writer Many people have heard the name of the Jewish holiday Passover, but many don’t know what it is really about. Passover is one of the most important holidays in Judaism. While “The Last Supper” painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is popularly known, it is not commonly known that in the painting, Jesus and his apostles are having a Passover seder. In … Continue reading Passover What?
Searching For LGBT History
Brandi Arledge Staff Writer On March 28, UNCG’s History Department presented: “Searching For LGBT History”as a part of the 2018 UNCG Harriet Elliott Lecture Series on History Matters. The keynote speakers of the event were Dr. John D’Emilio and Mandy Carter. D’Emilio is a professor Emeritus of History and Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He had previously taught at … Continue reading Searching For LGBT History
April Fools’ Day Then to Now
Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer While enjoying dinner with friends this past Sunday, April 1, I began to contemplate April Fools’ Day. “No one better pull a prank on me for April Fool’s day,” said my friend, UNCG freshman, Katherine Williams. Suddenly everyone in the room looked around them; it seemed as though everyone had the same anxiety. I was struck wondering, how did April Fools’ … Continue reading April Fools’ Day Then to Now
Full Moon: A Fusion of Dancing and Laughter
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer The night was young when I arrived. I saw people migrating over towards LeBauer Park, where the Full Moon Fusion was about to begin. The Full Moon Fusion was an event held on Saturday, March 31, in downtown Greensboro’s LeBauer Park. The event lasted from 7 to 9 p.m., and was meant to gather people of all ages to dance, eat … Continue reading Full Moon: A Fusion of Dancing and Laughter
Make an Influence: NCPIRG
Rufus Simmons Staff Writer UNCG is offering a new opportunity for students who desire to make a change in their school, community, state and nation. During the fall semester of 2017, American Public Interest Research Group, (PIRG) added a chapter at UNCG to help further their initiative. PIRG is a non-profit national organization that started in the early 1970s. According to uspirg.org, “U.S. PIRG is … Continue reading Make an Influence: NCPIRG
UNCG Men’s Rugby Getting Set for Final Tournament
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG Men’s Rugby Club is setting themselves up for their fourth and final tournament at Elon University on April 14. The club’s president and hooker (a position in the scrum), junior Jared Lee, spoke to the Carolinian about his team’s outlook; “Right now, UNCG rugby is a good team. Elon will be our chance to show it” he … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Rugby Getting Set for Final Tournament
NC Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In NC NBA news, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker passed former Hornets guard and father of Stephen Curry, Dell Curry, as the all-time scoring leader in the franchise’s history. As the MLB season got underway last Thursday, the minor leagues start up this week. The local Greensboro Grasshoppers open up their season with a seven game homestead, beginning April 5 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Spartans gather to watch the Final Four
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer There are 351 schools playing basketball at the Division I level. In March, 68 of those teams were chosen as the best in the NCAA and invited to compete in the NCAA Tournament. This Easter weekend, three weeks later, those 68 teams have all fought and have been reduced to four. Enter this season’s Final Four: Loyola-Chicago, Michigan, Villanova and Kansas. … Continue reading Spartans gather to watch the Final Four
