Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat
Kassandra Travis Staff Writer President Trump is feeling some heat, and I’m not talking physically. The Robert Mueller led special counsel investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election has been moving fast and handing out indictments to many suspected parties, including those associated with Trump’s election campaign. With the evidence proven by Mueller’s recent indictments, coupled with the guilty pleadings and charges, it seems … Continue reading Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat
The Ethical Dilemma of the Facebook Privacy ‘Breach’
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer Personality quizzes have become widely popular, specifically on the social media website Facebook. Most of them seem hardly political and are usually based around the user, which makes them fun to share with family and friends. Unbeknownst to those who have indulged in third-party quizzes and apps, Facebook is now being accused of using these seemingly innocent games to harvest, … Continue reading The Ethical Dilemma of the Facebook Privacy ‘Breach’
Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer When it comes to UNCG basketball, it is all about defense. It is a cornerstone of head coach Wes Miller’s philosophy, and it shows both on the court and on the statline. UNCG was sixth in the country in scoring defense this year, and the Spartans won their first SoCon Championship since 2001. The centerpiece of that defense is James Dickey, … Continue reading Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey
Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When being recruited out of high school in 1983, future Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was a highly touted recruit, drawing interest from teams around the country, including Jimmy Johnson and the University of Miami. Aikman liked head coach Barry Switzer and chose to attend the University of Oklahoma. During his freshman year, Aikman suffered a broken ankle against … Continue reading Did You Know?
UNCG Goes 2-1 in Weekend Series Against VMI
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The weekend saw a lot of surprises as the Spartan baseball team capped off a 2-1 series victory against the VMI Cadets. Bad weather on Saturday forced the teams to play a double header on Friday before closing out the series on Sunday. The series would be the first on the Spartans’ SoCon schedule. UNCG defeated VMI in the first … Continue reading UNCG Goes 2-1 in Weekend Series Against VMI
Chinese Film Festival: ‘The Price of Being a Hero in Chinese Kung Fu Films’
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Everyone wants to be a hero. At some point or another, you’ve probably had the daydream about thwarting some evil plot that saves millions of lives or being someone’s knight in shining armor, protecting them from a sinister villain. As grandiose as they all may be, it always has a happy ending with praise and celebration. It may seem like the … Continue reading Chinese Film Festival: ‘The Price of Being a Hero in Chinese Kung Fu Films’
Marlon Bundo: An Unexpected Political Figure
Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer Did you know that Vice President Mike Pence has a pet rabbit? Because I sure did not. The Pence Family rabbit, named Marlon Bundo, is a precious black and white ball of fluff who has recently found himself in the middle of a politically charged book war. Marlon Bundo hopped his way into the spotlight seemingly overnight. The second family recently … Continue reading Marlon Bundo: An Unexpected Political Figure
Report shows increased segregation rates in NC schools
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer A recent report conducted by the North Carolina Justice Center and Education Policy Analyst Kris Nordstrom has revealed that segregation is rising in many North Carolina schools. Titled “Stymied by Segregation: How Integration Can Transform North Carolina Schools and the Lives of Its Students,” the report highlights how the state’s public schools are slowly shifting towards racial and economic segregation. While … Continue reading Report shows increased segregation rates in NC schools
MFA Thesis Concerts Display Intricacy and Emotion
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer MFA candidates Mary-Evelyn Hunt and Amanda Ross showcased their thesis works in a joint concert held at the UNCG Dance Theater on Friday. Each piece – “Concrete Soul” by Mary- Evelyn Hunt and “A Reminiscent System” by Amanda Ross – has been a year in the making and will be their most extensive choreographic exploration in the pursuit of a master’s … Continue reading MFA Thesis Concerts Display Intricacy and Emotion
New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert
Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday night, musicians and community members alike gathered in the music building’s Recital Hall for a concert full of new music. It was a part of the Collage Chamber Series, which aims to present a variety of genres and music that represents the diversity of music students, faculty and special guests in multiple concerts throughout the season. Each year, this … Continue reading New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert
