Did You Know
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Bill Russell is turning 84 years young on Feb. 12. The Hall of Fame center and basketball pioneer was known for leading the Boston Celtics to 11 championships during his 13 year career and for his rivalry with contemporary Wilt Chamberlain. In 1965, Chamberlain became the first player to receive a $100,000 contract. In response, Boston decided to sign Russell to … Continue reading Did You Know
A spectrum of reactions from Trump’s State of the Union
Madison Hoffmann News Editor President Donald Trump delivered his first ever State of the Union address on Jan. 30 before the members of Congress, along with 45.6 million Americans viewing across 12 networks. A familiar pattern of reactions were recorded after the address with mostly praise from Republicans on the topic of economic policy, while a majority of Democrats say Trump’s speech further deepened the … Continue reading A spectrum of reactions from Trump’s State of the Union
Two Minutes to Midnight?
Omar A. Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer The year is 1953. Eisenhower was in his first year of his first term as president of the United States. Nikita Khrushchev was in his first year as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R. The Korean war had ended after three years, and both the United States and the Soviet Union had tested the hydrogen bomb. The … Continue reading Two Minutes to Midnight?
This One’s For The History Books- The Women’s First-Ever Royal Rumble
Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer World Wrestling Entertainment had their first-ever 30-women over-the-top-rope Royal Rumble match on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. It has been long overdue since women in the WWE have been taken seriously. In years of participating in bikini contests, bras and panty matches, bull riding contests and dance competitions, the women’s voices are finally being heard. The match in itself was beyond expectations. … Continue reading This One’s For The History Books- The Women’s First-Ever Royal Rumble
This Week in Art History
February 7, 1974: Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” opened in movie theaters, with Cleavon Little as Bart. February 8, 1965: Supremes released their hit song, “Stop in the Name of Love”. February 9, 1997: “The Simpsons” aired its 167th episode, making it the longest-running animated television show. February 10, 1949: Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” opens on Broadway. February 11, 1942: The comic book “Archie” … Continue reading This Week in Art History
North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was a short week for the Greensboro Swarm as they only played one game. They were defeated by the Westchester Knicks (G-League affiliate of the New York Knicks) by a final score of 107-93. In roster news from the Swarm, 38 year old guard Damien Wilkins has rejoined the roster. Wilkins, a 10 year NBA veteran, received minutes in 48 … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
America is Obsessed with President Donald Trump
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The first year of President Donald Trump’s presidency proved to be a whirlwind of accusations and scandals. From firing the FBI director investigating his campaign team, to the recent alleged bribing of an adult movie star, the White House seems to be battling public outrage weekly. Both sides continue to argue their opinion of the president, which means that everyone … Continue reading America is Obsessed with President Donald Trump
UNCG’s Super Bowl Party
Antre Stephenson Staff Writer Sunday’s Super Bowl game was definitely a game to watch, even more at the annual Super Bowl party here in the EUC Super Bowl party. There were mixed emotions throughout the room with both Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots fans respectively representing their favorite teams. There were hats, shirts as well as hoodies with each teams logo on them as … Continue reading UNCG’s Super Bowl Party
The “Chief” Concern in Cleveland
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer In this past week, the Cleveland Indians officially announced that the iconic and controversial “Chief Wahoo” logo will be phased out of the teams visual identity entirely by the year 2019. This decision, that is being enforced by the current commissioner of the MLB, Rob Manfred, is the final blow in a long battle that was put into motion in 2014 … Continue reading The “Chief” Concern in Cleveland
Brenda Tracy, rape survivor, visits UNCG
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Brenda Tracy stood confidently in front of the room, looking at the crowd of UNCG student-athletes sitting in front of her. “I am a nurse, I am a single mother and I am a survivor of rape here to tell my story,” said Tracy in a hushed but matter-of-fact tone. In 1998, Tracy was drugged and gang-raped by four men, two … Continue reading Brenda Tracy, rape survivor, visits UNCG
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