Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Love is in the air this week as the flowers are out and heart shaped balloons are floating for Valentine’s Day. For the holiday, some are planning to take their partner out to a nice dinner, while others will be celebrating the counter-holiday, Single Awareness Day or S.A.D. Either way, hearts will be stolen, and money will be spent. While Valentine’s … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money
Did You Know
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The 1950 NBA Draft was a turning moment for the sport. Chuck Cooper became the first African-American to be drafted, being selected in the second round by the Boston Celtics. Harold Hunter, drafted in the tenth round, became the first African American athlete to sign an NBA contract when he signed with the Washington Capitals. On Halloween night, Earl Lloyd, also … Continue reading Did You Know
Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer It was a night full of surprises for the Spartans as they defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 65-48. Isaiah Miller has become a threat for the Spartans as his dunks, and friendly play continues to light it up each night. Coming off the bench, he has been very productive for the Spartans, and Coach Miller has noticed his contributions to … Continue reading Spartans cruise to victory at Fleming
Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance
Emily Cramton Staff Writer A crowd packed the School of Music’s Organ Hall to hear the talented and inspiring Beo String Quartet on Friday night. Created in 2015, the Beo String Quartet formed as an exploration of live performance and string quartet masterpieces. The 21st century is a strange and interesting time for classical music in a lot of ways, and the Beo String Quartet … Continue reading Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance
Trump and Palestine
Omar A Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer Donald Trump announced on Dec 6, 2017 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It was also announced that the U.S. would halve the amount of aid which they are currently giving to Palestine. To name Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli state ignores Palestinian history and the views of the international community, and is … Continue reading Trump and Palestine
Baseball Season Preview
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Baseball season is right around the corner, folks. After a very successful season last year, the baseball team is looking to improve and perform even better this year. With a lot of new freshman, solid returning players and stable coaching, it should be a good team to watch and follow. UNCG is looking so good in fact that they have been … Continue reading Baseball Season Preview
Cellphones in School: A Big Help or a Big Hindrance
Bri Wilson Staff Writer Many of us know how helpful cell phones can be. I know I couldn’t get to the store without my GPS, but is there a point when cellphones aren’t helpful anymore? Can they become hurtful? Spending so much time student teaching in a high school made me learn many things; one of those being the honest reality of cellphones in the … Continue reading Cellphones in School: A Big Help or a Big Hindrance
North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm finished the week with a record of 1-1. On Wednesday, the Swarm defeated the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (G-League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers) by a score of 118-102. The recent returnee Damien Wilkins led the Swarm in scoring with 20 points in a balanced team effort. On Friday, the Swarm were defeated by the Lakeland Magic (G-League … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Two Stars and A Wish for UNCG Softball
Douglas Burns Staff Writer UNCG Softball season opened up this past weekend, entering the year with high hopes and great potential. The team is the defending regular season SoCon (Southern Conference) champions. Prior to the start of the season, the Spartans were named the favorites in the SoCon (Southern Conference) and netted five players on the first and second All-SoCon preseason team. This opening weekend, … Continue reading Two Stars and A Wish for UNCG Softball
Carolinian Podcasts: Discussing Perceptions of Race
Arts & Entertainment Editor Jess Clifford talks with Daniel Johnson about Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not Racist” and how it applies to racial tensions. Continue reading Carolinian Podcasts: Discussing Perceptions of Race
