Carolinian Podcasts – Big Wins and Hot Takes
With our heads in the clouds after some big wins, Tripp, Andrew and Cam share some thoughts on UNCG’s next move on the basketball court, and even make some wild predictions. Continue reading Carolinian Podcasts – Big Wins and Hot Takes
Concert Review: Why? and Open Mike Eagle at Cat’s Cradle
James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief Saturday evening saw pensive musical acts Why? and Open Mike Eagle perform at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina. Fans eager to see the ever shifting genres of band leader Jonathan Avram “Yoni” Wolf, or Yoni Wolf, lined the walls of the venue. Opening the show was L.A. rapper Open Mike Eagle. Stylistically meeting at a halfway point between the impressive … Continue reading Concert Review: Why? and Open Mike Eagle at Cat’s Cradle
The Birds and the Bees Come to College
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Sex-ed is one of the most dreaded parts of high school. You likely remember your cheeks blushing bright red as your teacher slid a condom onto a banana. Or perhaps you remember your classmates giggling as the teacher showed a powerpoint with graphically accurate human anatomy. But, as embarrassing as it is, sex-ed is necessary to understand the world around us. … Continue reading The Birds and the Bees Come to College
Justice for DACA
Lorenzo Pedro Guest Contributor As we move toward the possibility of another government shutdown, you’ve probably heard a great deal about a program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). DACA was instituted in 2012, and allowed young undocumented immigrants – commonly known as Dreamers – to get work permits and driver’s licenses without fear of deportation. President Trump ended DACA in September 2017, … Continue reading Justice for DACA
NC Comedy Festival Promises Laughs, Novelty
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer All those looking for quality, week-long entertainment in the near future, look no further than the first annual NC Comedy Festival. Presented by Greensboro’s own Idiot Box Comedy Club (located in the basement of Geeksboro Coffee House), the festival starts this Feb. 19, running until the evening of Feb. 24, and promises an eclectic and entertaining mix of shows for comedy … Continue reading NC Comedy Festival Promises Laughs, Novelty
The Athletics Spark
Shira Snyder Staff Writer Have you ever been to a basketball game or a volleyball game and been underwhelmed by either the environment or the lack of people there? Have no fear; UNCG has a pep band that does nothing but get you hyped up for the game. Whether hyped for men or women’s basketball or volleyball, the band will be there to bring … Continue reading The Athletics Spark
A Well Crafted NC
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The history of beer in Greensboro is being documented online thanks to a new project by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) University Libraries. “Greensboro is our backyard, and our community,” said Richard Cox, who works on the project through the University Libraries. “We’re really looking at this as a local community project. It’s very much about locally-owned businesses, … Continue reading A Well Crafted NC
A Full Student Life
Kassandra Travis Staff Writer Throughout my entire college enrollment, I have often been gazed at in amazement for my busy schedule. Working full-time and taking a full-time load of college classes is no joke, and many people recognize that. Many students don’t work at all because of the cumbersome load that having both school and a job can create. Full-time work and school is definitely … Continue reading A Full Student Life
NBA Midseason Recap
Antre Stephenson Staff Writer The NBA mid season is finally here. There has been ups for a few teams and downs for the others. Nevertheless it has been a great season so far. A few shockers that has happened so far in the season is the defending champions Golden State Warriors are 1-2 against the new look Houston Rockets who acquired Chris Paul this off … Continue reading NBA Midseason Recap
Black Excellence in the Literary World, Both Historically and Presently
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer In order to celebrate Black History Month, it is only appropriate to celebrate those African Americans that came before and influenced the world we live in today. There is hardly anything in the world more influential than literature and books. Even with all the media today, books are still significant sources of entertainment and learning. That being said, let’s learn about … Continue reading Black Excellence in the Literary World, Both Historically and Presently
