SGA meeting March 21
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 21, the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss business and upcoming events for the semester. On March 22, 2017, an election debate for the presidential and vice presidential positions in the SGA to replace the current graduating class members was held at 7 p.m. in EUC Maple. Current President Joseph B. Graham and current … Continue reading SGA meeting March 21
UNCG narrows education gap between white and black students
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer The Education Trust listed UNCG as a leader in narrowing the educational gap between white and black students. The Education Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to promote adequate education for all students – in particular students of color. Additionally, the Education Trust emphasizes education equality for students who come from low income backgrounds. This report … Continue reading UNCG narrows education gap between white and black students
Donald Trump and the Legacy of the Celebrity Politician
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer When talking about Donald Trump and his family, one issue is always raised: what qualifies a family of politically inexperienced celebrities to hold such high executive office in the United States, a country that has long prided itself as being a bold and unashamed meritocracy? Since the 1800s, and the presidency of Chester Arthur, this country has prided itself on … Continue reading Donald Trump and the Legacy of the Celebrity Politician
March or Just Madness?
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer Every year the same things happen. We celebrate another birthday. We deal with the stresses of life. Then, we move on, just to do it all over again. But there’s something that happens every March that grabs the attention of many people all over the nation and have them glued to their TVs. March Madness has become the obsession of … Continue reading March or Just Madness?
Women’s Basketball Finishes as Runner Up in WBI Tournament
Bryan Davis Staff Writer The UNCG Women’s Basketball team was able to advance to the championship game of the Women’s Basketball Invitational on Sunday, but fell short in their final contest against the Rice Owls. On Thursday evening, the Spartans defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 59-49 in Fleming Gymnasium to punch their ticket to the championship game. UNCG’s offense was powered by their guards, … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Finishes as Runner Up in WBI Tournament
The Horrors of a World without Coffee
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Whether it’s caused by a much-needed late night study session before a final exam, struggling to wake up for an eight o’clock class, or needing to properly function after remaining awake for sixteen hours, college students run almost entirely on caffeine in some shape or form. Ranges of caffeinated drinks from docile tea to extreme energy drinks are utilized daily … Continue reading The Horrors of a World without Coffee
Waffles around Greensboro
Emily Moser Staff Writer Sometimes, a good waffle is absolutely perfect. Warm, flaky, and sweet, these iron-molded gridded cake-like treats are an iconic breakfast staple. Even for lunch or dinner, waffles remain as a tasty comfort food. Served with butter, syrup, fruit, chicken or dozens of other possibilities, waffle styles vary from place to place. Some are thinner than others, others sweeter and others … Continue reading Waffles around Greensboro
Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines
Teresa Dale Staff Writer Last Thursday Dr. George Dimock, Associate Professor of Art History at UNCG, held a talk in the Weatherspoon Art Museum where he discussed the exhibition of Lucinda Devlin, “Sightlines.” This talk was the last related program surrounding Devlin’s photography, which is currently on display in The Bob & Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery until late April. Organized by the Weatherspoon Art … Continue reading Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines
The Puppy Shopping Problem
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Everyone loves going to the local pet store to play with all of the purebred puppies. There are so many options to choose from, so many breeds. There are so many wagging tails and wet noses. It’s almost impossible not to share the excitement of all the people and puppies around you. You pick out which breed you would like … Continue reading The Puppy Shopping Problem
Literature in the Digital Age
Sarah Swindell Opinions Editor There was once a time when books were treasured. Monks spent ages composing each page like a work of art with fine detailing and decoration framing each passage. As fine and exquisite as the gold leaf and special colored inks, literature was a fine rarity. Keep in mind that many of these books were religious, but it still was … Continue reading Literature in the Digital Age
