Starving the Beast: A Must College See Movie
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Every time just before the new semester begins, students sigh heavily at the daunting list of school expenses. There is tuition, books, school supplies and we cannot forget about the outrageous on-campus living expenses such as dorms and the meal plan. All of this adds up, but we only accept such overcharges because we know we will receive a wonderful … Continue reading Starving the Beast: A Must College See Movie
Legendary Dance Company to Perform at UNCG
Teresa Dale Staff Writer On Friday Feb 3, The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company will be performing at 8 p.m. in the UNCG Aycock Auditorium. The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities, in 40 different countries, and on every major continent. They are recognized as one of the most influential and groundbreaking forces in the dance … Continue reading Legendary Dance Company to Perform at UNCG
This Week in Art History
1/25 – 1961 Disney’s “101 Dalmations” released in US 1/26 – 1934 Apollo Theater reopens in Harlem 1/27 – 1984 Michael Jackson burned while filming a commercial for Pepsi 1/28 – 1912 Artist Jackson Pollock is born 1/29 – 1845 First publishing of Edgar Allen Poe’s “Raven” 1/30 – 1873 Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days” is published 1/31 – 1949 “These Are … Continue reading This Week in Art History
The Beginning of the Tennis Season
Ian Hammock Staff Writer The last week not only marked the beginning of the 2017 spring semester here at UNCG, but also it marked the beginning of the winter/spring tennis season. On the men’s side of the court, the team traveled last Monday to Chapel Hill to take on the Bisons of Bucknell and the No.9 ranked Tar Heels of Chapel Hill. Following … Continue reading The Beginning of the Tennis Season
Favorite Sports Television Program
Sports Staff Daniel: The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame I remember in the early and mid 2000s, summers in my house in Connecticut were spent watching ESPN in the late afternoon, between playing front yard baseball or basketball and waiting for the Yankees or Mets game that night, watching ESPN original programs. No show better than “5 Reasons You Can’t Blame.” I … Continue reading Favorite Sports Television Program
NFL AWARDS 2016-17
Andrew James Staff Writer Another season of America’s most popular sport is coming to its frost-bitten postseason climax. All across the country, people are calling up their friends, heating up their chili pots, and finding new recipes for nacho dip in preparation for the big game. It will be a little bit of a wait before that sacred Sunday night actually comes, but we … Continue reading NFL AWARDS 2016-17
“New Year, New Membership, New Bod-” “Donuts!!”
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor If you’re like me, the Holiday season is both your favorite time of the year and the time that you always leave worse than beginning. And I’m not talking about the amount of money spent on gifts for family, (seeing that any present over fifteen dollars is automatic crossed off the list); but instead the amount of food consumed … Continue reading “New Year, New Membership, New Bod-” “Donuts!!”
Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson With the three new inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it’s time to look ahead to future members of the Hall of Fame. Mariano Rivera, who won’t be eligible until 2019, is known as the best relief pitcher in the history of baseball. In 141 innings pitched in sixteen different seasons in the postseason, Rivera surrendered only eleven earned runs. Comparatively … Continue reading Did You Know?
Triad Women’s March
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer January 20, 2017, saw the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, however, January 21 is the day that will go down in history. Much like the women’s suffrage marches in 1913, women took a stance yet again in the Women’s March to reaffirm that women’s rights are human rights. Washington D.C, New York and Chicago … Continue reading Triad Women’s March
Winterfest: Comedy Show
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer The return to UNCG for the spring semester provides students with entertaining and free events available for all to attend across campus. The ten-day long stretch of events, known as Winterfest, is conducted by UNCG’s programming board, Activities and Campus Events (ACE). While ACE is responsible for many of the events that take place throughout each semester, Winterfest is their … Continue reading Winterfest: Comedy Show
