Did You Know?

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson remains the all-time leader in stolen bases with 1,406 stolen bases during his 25 years in the game. Throughout the 1980s, Henderson led all but one season in stolen bases and had three separate seasons of over 100 stolen bases. Incredibly, in 1998, at the age of 40, Henderson led the league in stolen bases … Continue reading Did You Know?

The Art of Athletics

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1913, a composer hailing from Russia named Igor Stravinsky wrote the work “The Rite of Spring,” the last of his three great early works. Choreography for the piece was made by Vaslav Nijinsky. Up to this point, ballets were the epitome of grace and artistic beauty. Slender young woman moving their bodies like swans across the stage, as serene orchestral … Continue reading The Art of Athletics

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