The Student Recreation Center: A Look Back Before Kaplan
Kameron Stamps Staff Writer The Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness is the large, shiny building we all know as our campus recreation center. Most students are extremely proud and rave about the towering testament to the growth of UNCG this past millennium, and for good reason. The Kaplan Center features many amazing components, such as a 54 foot climbing wall, seven basketball courts, a … Continue reading The Student Recreation Center: A Look Back Before Kaplan
The tale of two teams in 2018
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It has been interesting to see that the UNCG softball and UNCG baseball teams have both been performing very well and have been chosen as favorites to go far and even be crowned as the Southern Conference champion. The UNCG baseball team entered the season as reigning champs and have lived up to expectations with a 20-6 overall and 2-1 … Continue reading The tale of two teams in 2018
Ajemba Finishes Stellar Run As A Spartan
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Trailing East Tennessee 54-52 with 5.6 seconds left in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament, UNCG had one last chance to move on to the championship game. Ije Ajemba looked on as her teammate, Te’ja Twitty, drove into the lane and hoisted a last second attempt that missed. With that, the game was over and the run for … Continue reading Ajemba Finishes Stellar Run As A Spartan
Five Things I Learned in March
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor We are now marching out of the spring and into the month of April, marking the final month of the semester. With the arrival of April showers and pollen which will make breathing out of the nose for any person cursed with allergies a task so difficult, you would think it is only one of twelve labors you need to perform. … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in March
Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor This past week, it was announced that Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Grant Hill and Maurice “Mo” Cheeks were selected to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1995, Hill and Kidd became the only players to be named Co-Rookie of the Year. Two years later, Kidd, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, was traded to the Phoenix Suns. The Suns … Continue reading Did You Know?
Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces 2018-2019 Season
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer The Community Theatre of Greensboro, abbreviated as CTG, is entering its 69th season for the year of 2018-2019. The season, as always, includes shows for both main stage and youth productions. Main stage productions include, “Newsies,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “God’s Favorite” and “Clue the Musical.” The youth productions include, “Dorothy in Wonderland,” “The Addams Family,” “Elf Jr.,” “13 The … Continue reading Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces 2018-2019 Season
Senior Spotlight: Harley Winzenried
Sam Haw Staff Writer During her time at UNCG, Harley Winzenried has dedicated herself to studying theatre, both on and off campus. She has performed in plays, developed original pieces and delved into administrative work. In May, Winzenried will graduate with a bachelors in theatre, along with a minor in musical theatre. Although theatre has always been her major, Winzenried has strayed a bit from … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Harley Winzenried
Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force
Omar Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer It’s Saturday night, the room is filled with a mixture of sweat, excitement and lust. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the next band to start their set, and finish the night with a bang. The band takes hold of the set as if it was their God-given destiny. Adamantly, Jeffrey Tulliz Jr. names every band member with his silky voice: “We … Continue reading Greensboro’s Black Haüs is an Afropunk Force
On-Set Controversies Through the Years, Disputes Between Directors and Actresses
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Last year saw the demise of some of the most profitable and famous directors and actors of our time by the sexual allegations of powerful women in Hollywood. As we all know, this flood of allegations was coined the Me Too Movement. These ongoing crusades unveil the hidden dynamics within the film industry, cloaked in the appeal of blockbuster films. Yet, … Continue reading On-Set Controversies Through the Years, Disputes Between Directors and Actresses
Students Share their Perspectives on the State of Campus Art
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer It is no secret that the arts play a fundamental role in the lives of a large portion of UNCG’s student body. Our College of Visual and Performing Arts is thriving, with more and more bright young artists being admitted each academic year. We are granted access to concerts and performances by supremely talented instrumentalists in our world-renowned music program, and … Continue reading Students Share their Perspectives on the State of Campus Art
