Community Remembers Battle of Guilford Courthouse with Reenactment
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer The smell of woodsmoke came long before the sight of the American encampment. It was sweet smoke that clung to the air and to clothes. The plumes of smoke rose past the trees and spectators followed those plumes up until they ran into the American camp. Bivouacked on the banks of Country Park’s murky fishing pond, over a hundred passionate historical … Continue reading Community Remembers Battle of Guilford Courthouse with Reenactment
The Importance of Self Care
Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The past few years have been trying times for the United States. The nation has been rocked by natural disasters, legislative and physical assaults on human rights, as well as mass shootings and other domestic terror attacks. Tragedy has seemed to be waiting for us around every corner, and with the 24-hour newsreel playing out on our phones and televisions, it’s … Continue reading The Importance of Self Care
Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer When dance is proposed in conversation, it is likely that classical ballet is the discipline that is predominately assumed. And within that discipline, it is likely that the streamline, traditional performer that comes to mind does not have tattoos. Until this point in dance history, it has generally been considered an incongruence to pursue a career in performing arts and to … Continue reading Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry
An Update on the Mueller Investigation
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Special counsel Robert Mueller and his investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russian agents are feeling the heat. Over the past week, President Trump has attacked the investigation directly, attacking its legitimacy and integrity. In one tweet, President Trump wrote, “Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big ‘Crooked Hillary’ supporters, and zero Republicans?” For … Continue reading An Update on the Mueller Investigation
North Carolina Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers continue to re-adjust their roster by signing former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Dontari Poe to a three year, $27 million deal. On the offensive side of the football, the Panthers added to their wide receiver core by signing former Minnesota Vikings Jarius Wright to join newcomer Torrey Smith as targets for Cam Newton. Cornerback … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
This Week in Tennis
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer On Saturday, the UNCG Women’s tennis team defeated the Catamounts of Western Carolina in a tightly contested contest. The final tally was 4-3 in favor of the Spartans in a back and forth match. This was an essential victory for the Spartans as this was the conference season opener and gives them a head start in the race for the Southern … Continue reading This Week in Tennis
Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Today the 1968 MLB season is known as “The Year of the Pitcher,” as the entire season saw entire teams unable to hit or score against the pitching staffs they competed against. To illustrate how poor the hitting was, Boston Red Soxs outfielder Carl Yastrzemski won the American League batting title with a .301 batting average, 11 points higher to his … Continue reading Did You Know?
Xi Jinping: Not My President
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The National People’s Congress of China voted almost unanimously to abolish the previous two year term limit for the presidency. This controversial amendment to their constitution would allow current president, Xi Jinping, who would have been due to give up his position in 2028, to stay in power for as long as he sees fit, theoretically the rest of his … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Not My President
UNCG Hosts NC Divisional Fencing
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Fencing Divisionals were hosted this past weekend at UNCG’s Kaplan Center. Around seven or eight clubs from around North Carolina were present, and here around thirty to forty combatants on the Saturday, when the Carolinian was there. Held in the Multi Activity Court (MAC), the tournament was spread across four strips and a single referee … Continue reading UNCG Hosts NC Divisional Fencing
Stephen Hawking: Scientist, Activist and a Man with Humor
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer On Wednesday, the family members of Stephen Hawking told British media that Hawking, world-renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist, died at the age of 76. Hawking led the revival of public interest in science through his publications and public appearances, both filled with heart and a robust sense of understanding for something deeper than man. His New York Times bestseller, “A Brief … Continue reading Stephen Hawking: Scientist, Activist and a Man with Humor
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