Getting Stepped On in UNCG’s Giant Steps
James Ross Kiefer Editor-in-Chief In his State of the Campus address, Chancellor Gilliam had this to say, “It’s time for us now to take some giant steps toward making our great university the best it can possibly be.” So where do students with disabilities fit into these “giant steps?” Something that UNCG needs to address is it’s doing a fairly poor job in accommodating students … Continue reading Getting Stepped On in UNCG’s Giant Steps
Being a Nihilist Doesn’t Make You Cool
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer In this age of technological miracles, political turmoil and global catastrophes, it’s hard to have any hope for the world. We live in a time period where our lives seem pretty cut and dried. Go to school, get a job, have kids and then retire if you can afford to. The haves and the have-nots are more separate than ever with … Continue reading Being a Nihilist Doesn’t Make You Cool
The Pumpkin Spice is a Lie
Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer We are approaching the beginning of the holiday season. I won’t get into the usual clichés: none of the “it’s that time of year again” stuff you’ve heard. I won’t speak of sweater weather or complain about leggings, or the crisp autumnal morns that make you feel like one of the non-poets in “The Dead Poets Society.” No, I’m going to … Continue reading The Pumpkin Spice is a Lie
Satirist’s Corner – The Benefits of Procrastination
Cason Ragland Staff Writer Planning essays is for dorks and nerds and even if I did plan this essay out then I would’ve been very hasty about it. I didn’t think twice about my thesis and to be honest I don’t think I really need to. By the end of any semester I’m always certain that procrastination is my most well executed and useful technique. … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – The Benefits of Procrastination
A Nation of Immigrants is Who We Are
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer The language we are using to discuss DACA recipients and their families is one that privileges innocence while condemning people based on race. We assume the worst of those parents when many Americans, especially those who supported the termination of DACA, have never feared for the lives and futures of their children. Who are we to judge them when we know … Continue reading A Nation of Immigrants is Who We Are
A Time to Be Born, A Time to Die
Krysten Heberly Staff Writer With the rise of modern medicine, average human life expectancy has increased drastically in first world countries. We are living longer than ever, and can now survive for years longer than our ancestors did due to the technology of the modern age. Yet, as with any technology, this has its advantages and disadvantages. While we are living longer lives, these lives … Continue reading A Time to Be Born, A Time to Die
Tussle in the Triad
Andrew James Staff Writer This past weekend, UNCG Volleyball played three matches in two different cities in less than 24 hours in what is known as “The Tussle in the Triad tournament”—a three round tourney that featured Elon, High Point and Navy. The Spartans got off to a nice start on Friday night in a very tight battle against HPU, taking the first set 25-23. … Continue reading Tussle in the Triad
The Sport of Self-Development
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Junior, and chemistry major, Ronaldo Guzman, made it clear that fencing has been one of the most fascinating sports he has been involved in. He spoke about the early stages of his fencing career and how he didn’t really have an interest in it when he was in high school. However, his friend introduced him to the sport and explained … Continue reading The Sport of Self-Development
UNCG Club football: Spartans Thump George Mason in Season Opener, 25-7.
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer Quarterback Brandon Travis rushed for two touchdowns, and a stout Spartan defense forced five turnovers as UNCG defeated the George Mason Patriots, 25-7, in their first game of the season. In front of a great turnout of Spartan faithful, it was the perfect start to the 2017 campaign for the up and coming program, which is looking to establish a football … Continue reading UNCG Club football: Spartans Thump George Mason in Season Opener, 25-7.
Beyoncé Saves the Day
Alyia Hicks Staff Writer They say all heroes don’t wear capes and that is one of the only things this woman has not done. Thirty six year old multi-millionaire, 20 time Grammy Award winning artist, singer, songwriter, actress, business woman and the list could go on and on. She is a mother of three, a sister and a wife. She is internationally known and loved … Continue reading Beyoncé Saves the Day
