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
UNC Board of Governors divided over healthcare partnership
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Tension is continuing to grow as the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) is divided over a proposed healthcare partnership between Carolinas HealthCare System and UNC Health Care. “This partnership will position UNC Health Care even better to reduce costs, improve patient outcomes and increase access to high quality care – especially in rural North Carolina,” said UNC Health Care in a … Continue reading UNC Board of Governors divided over healthcare partnership
Black History Month at UNCG
Sarah Purnell Staff Writer The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE), Campus Activities & Programs (CAP) and The African American and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) created a schedule to celebrate Black History Month at UNCG throughout the month of February. “I am so thankful to celebrate Black History Month and attend the different events we will be having this month,” stated UNCG Student Body President … Continue reading Black History Month at UNCG
Delta Sigma Pi Iota Omega’s Birthday
Brandi Arledge Staff Writer Delta Sigma Pi Iota Omega Chapter is a professional fraternity associated with the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. On Feb. 1, 1981, the Iota Omega chapter was founded at UNCG. As it is currently part of The Iota Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi’s recruitment week, it was decided that they would celebrate their charter day … Continue reading Delta Sigma Pi Iota Omega’s Birthday
Black History Month Kickoff
Lauren Summers Staff Writer On Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to kick off Black History Month, a few campus organizations put up booths to discuss upcoming events this February. The kickoff event, put together by the African American Diaspora Studies Office, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, had food and various booths set up to represent cultural organizations on … Continue reading Black History Month Kickoff
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