Transform Yourself: A Not-so-spoiler-free Review of Transformers One. 

By Lee Krebs  (image from TRANSFORMERS ONE Is a Surprisingly Dark Animated Adventure)  Last weekend, I went to see Transformers One. I’ve been absorbing every piece of Transformers media I can get my hands on for three years now, and, while most of the recent movies haven’t been stellar, they have been fine. I had high hopes for Transformers One, and I’m glad to say … Continue reading Transform Yourself: A Not-so-spoiler-free Review of Transformers One. 

Stalemate! UNCG Spartans vs Charlotte 49ers 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor  The highly anticipated soccer match between our UNCG Spartans and UNC Charlotte’s 49ers ended in a 0-0 draw as 878 fans cheered.  The match began fairly even, neither side giving up much ground. Towards the end of the first half, it was UNC Charlotte who dominated possession of the ball. When the ball ended up in the back of UNCG’s net … Continue reading Stalemate! UNCG Spartans vs Charlotte 49ers 

She’s Right, We’re Not Going Back: A Call for Kamala  

Liz Hyman, Staff Writer    Who remembers the fateful moment Donald Trump became President? I do. I was fifteen, sitting “crisscross applesauce” on a blanket in my teenage bedroom. It was nearly 2:00 in the morning, and, as I checked the Snapchat coverage of the 2016 election, my stomach suddenly dropped. Donald Trump reached 270 electoral votes, meaning he had won the presidential race. I sat … Continue reading She’s Right, We’re Not Going Back: A Call for Kamala  

This Week at UNCG 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   Sheryl Oring’s I Wish To Say National Tour  Presented by the Office of Intercultural Engagement for Hispanic Heritage Month  At the Taylor Garden Fountain near EUC  Sept. 17, 2024, at 3 p.m.  From the event page:  Twenty years ago, artist Sheryl Oring embarked on a mission with a simple yet profound tool: a manual typewriter. Her project, I Wish to … Continue reading This Week at UNCG 

Fostering the Future: A Spotlight on Natalie Paul 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  In 2008, Natalie Paul faced the same challenges most high school seniors do, but there was one difference: she was doing it alone. When she turned 18, all the difficulties of being independent, moving away to college, and maintaining a social life were compounded by the fact that she would soon age out of foster care. This meant she would have … Continue reading Fostering the Future: A Spotlight on Natalie Paul 

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Nostalgia Mill  

Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief   Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), a sequel 36 years in the making, hit theaters Sept. 6. The film’s stellar box office success (it’s the second-highest grossing September release ever) confirms what we already know: the nostalgia business is booming.    As an older millennial who has watched the first installment at least twice a year for the past three decades, I was ready for this … Continue reading Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Nostalgia Mill  

UNCG General Faculty Passes Vote of No Confidence Against Provost Debbie Storrs 

Aidan Van Nynatten  News Writer  UNCG Faculty Senate meeting. Photo credit: Sayaka Matsuoka   The Academic Portfolio Review (APR) process at UNC Greensboro has disrupted the university’s status quo. Perhaps most unexpectedly, on March 13, UNCG faculty took an unprecedented vote of no confidence against Provost Debbie Storrs, passing 181 to 158.   To gain further insight into the procedure, I spoke with Dr. Mark Elliott, head … Continue reading UNCG General Faculty Passes Vote of No Confidence Against Provost Debbie Storrs 

Cubicle Couture: Why Office Attire is on the Rise in Fashion. 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Photo 12/Alamy Stock Photo  After the COVID-19 lockdown, when Americans returned to the in-person workforce, Gen Z reimagined office couture to fit today’s fashion trends. The mix of remote and in-person jobs has merged office and street attire in media and fashion.    During fall and winter fashion weeks, luxury designers such as Prada, Gucci, and Tory Burch … Continue reading Cubicle Couture: Why Office Attire is on the Rise in Fashion.